Samsung Galaxy M53 vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 671,241); the Samsung Galaxy M53 is noticeably lighter (176g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M53
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy M53 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 211g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M53 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M53 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M53 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Samsung Galaxy M53 by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M53
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (96/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (84/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the Vivo X500?
The Samsung Galaxy M53 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M53 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.