Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Vivo Y53t 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M12 leads — 21/100 vs 11/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y53t 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 221g).
Samsung Galaxy M12
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (25/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 221g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Samsung Galaxy M12 scores 10 points higher (21/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 186 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (25/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (67/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 leads on camera score (25/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.