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 — 54/100 vs 53/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 671,241); the Samsung Galaxy M53 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M53
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M53 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 188g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2423
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M53 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy M53 scores 1 points higher (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M53 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 2577 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M53 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy M53 by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (49/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 1 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 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M53 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M53 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy M53 (49/100 vs 32/100).