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 — 54/100 vs 50/100 (a 4-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 Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 671,241); the Samsung Galaxy M53 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M53
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy M53 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1003 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2423 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (49/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 671241
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 173g vs 176g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M53 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy M53 scores 4 points higher (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M53 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 2318 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M53 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Samsung Galaxy M53 by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy M53 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy M53 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy M53 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M53 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy M53 (80/100 vs 69/100).