Samsung Galaxy M53 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M53 leads — 36/100 vs 26/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M53 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M53 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy M53 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M53
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 37
Design 80
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy M53 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 173g vs 176g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M53 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy M53 scores 10 points higher (36/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Samsung Galaxy M53: The Samsung Galaxy M53 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy M53 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 900 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 671241
Geekbench Single 1003
Geekbench Multi 2423
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 44W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12, One UI 4.1 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 176 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M53
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy M53 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy M53 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy M53 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M53 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy M53 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.