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 — 58/100 vs 35/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 515,647); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y53t 5G
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 200g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y53t 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 23 points higher (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y53t 5G | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 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 | 164.1×75.6×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y53t 5G and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Vivo Y53t 5G by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (61/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (73/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
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 23 points (58/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y53t 5G and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo Y53t 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y53t 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y53t 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y53t 5G over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.