Samsung Galaxy M53 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M53 leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M53 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy M53
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 188g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M53 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy M53 scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 leads (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M53 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (80/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M53 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M53 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M53 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M53 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M53 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.