Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE Blade A53

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the ZTE Blade A53 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 7/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.4mm).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A53 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A53
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A53 better?

  • Overall rating 7/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Blade A53, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 19 points higher (26/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A53: The ZTE Blade A53 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 ZTE Blade A53
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 64 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 32GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm 165.7×76.5×9.4 mm
Weight 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
ZTE Blade A53
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE Blade A53
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
ZTE Blade A53
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
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 Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (30/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (83/100 vs 50/100).

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 Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Blade A53?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A53 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the ZTE Blade A53?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Blade A53 — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Blade A53?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the ZTE Blade A53?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A53 is a better fit for everyday use.