Samsung Galaxy M53 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M53 leads — 36/100 vs 22/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M53 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy M53 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy M53 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M53
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 37
Design 80
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy M53 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 176g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M53 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy M53 scores 14 points higher (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 leads (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Samsung Galaxy M53: The Samsung Galaxy M53 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy M53 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 900 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 671241
Geekbench Single 1003
Geekbench Multi 2423
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 25W
Main camera 108 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12, One UI 4.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 176 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M53
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (37/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy M53 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy M53 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M53 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy M53 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.