Vivo Y53t 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 8

The Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads — 11/100 vs 10/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y53t 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.

The Vivo Y53t 5G edges out the Xiaomi Mi 8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 9
Battery 0
Design 81
Value for money 78
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 8 better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 186g

  • Better camera (9/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y53t 5G vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Vivo Y53t 5G scores 1 points higher (11/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (78/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 8: The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y53t 5G Xiaomi Mi 8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 595284
Geekbench Single 563
Geekbench Multi 2006
Display 6.5" LCD IPS 6.2" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2248x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3400 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 8.1
NFC no yes
Dimensions 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm
Weight 186 g 175 g
Price $460
Camera comparison
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
9
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2248x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 8
$460
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y53t 5G or the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo Y53t 5G edges out the Xiaomi Mi 8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo Y53t 5G has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y53t 5G or the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Xiaomi Mi 8 leads on camera score (9/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y53t 5G over the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.