Vivo Y53t 5G vs ZTE Axon 40

The Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (), while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 38/100 vs 11/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 27 points (38/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 50
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 200g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y53t 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 27 points higher (38/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (67/100 vs 50/100). 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.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y53t 5G ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.5" LCD IPS 6.7"
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 44 MP
RAM
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no yes
Dimensions 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 186 g 200 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (67/100 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 Y53t 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 27 points (38/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo Y53t 5G and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo Y53t 5G has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y53t 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y53t 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y53t 5G over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for everyday use.