Vivo Y53t 5G vs Xiaomi 12S

The Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S leads — 41/100 vs 11/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y53t 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.

The Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 30 points (41/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12S
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 35
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 186g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y53t 5G vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S scores 30 points higher (41/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12S: The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y53t 5G Xiaomi 12S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1381634
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.5" LCD IPS 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g 179 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Xiaomi 12S
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 12S
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi 12S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (41/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).

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 Y53t 5G or the Xiaomi 12S?

The Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 30 points (41/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Xiaomi 12S?

The Vivo Y53t 5G has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y53t 5G or the Xiaomi 12S?

The Xiaomi 12S leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y53t 5G or the Xiaomi 12S?

The Xiaomi 12S leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y53t 5G over the Xiaomi 12S?

The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for everyday use.