Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads — 43/100 vs 11/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y53t 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y53t 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 253g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 32 points (43/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Performance 31
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 25
Design 0
Value for money 0
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Lighter: 186g vs 253g

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 32 points higher (43/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 1818396
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 2176x1812 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 128
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 13
NFC yes no
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 253 g 186 g
Price $1799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2176x1812
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
25
battery
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
$1799
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (31/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (63/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (67/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 32 points (43/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on performance (31/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.