Samsung Galaxy M53 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 671,241); the Samsung Galaxy M53 is noticeably lighter (176g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M53
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy M53 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 227g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M53 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (99/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (80/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M53 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M53 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M53 by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M53
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (99/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (80/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M53 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M53 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.