Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo Y53t 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y53t 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo Y53t 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 214g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo Y53t 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo Y53t 5G by 571.6% 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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (88/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.