Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Vivo Y53t 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leads — 51/100 vs 35/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y53t 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is faster in AnTuTu (725,133 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Vivo Y53t 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 725133 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1736
- Lighter: 177g vs 186g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (26/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE scores 16 points higher (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leads (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 725133 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and Vivo Y53t 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leads Vivo Y53t 5G by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y53t 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (58/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (80/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (26/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leads on camera score (26/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leads on performance (58/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (80/100 vs 39/100).