Samsung Galaxy M53 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 671,241).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M53
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy M53 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M53 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (85/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M53 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 176 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M53 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M53 by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (100/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (85/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy M53 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M53 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.