Vivo Y38 vs Vivo Y53t 5G
The Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y38 leads — 30/100 vs 11/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y38 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo Y38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.
Vivo Y38
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y38 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Vivo Y38 scores 19 points higher (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y38 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y38 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo Y38 | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y38 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (67/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo Y38 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Vivo Y38 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Vivo Y38 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y38 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Vivo Y38 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y38 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.