Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) vs Vivo NEX S (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M53 vs Vivo NEX S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/20/2022 2:27 AM, updated: 11/22/2022 3:09 PM

Compare Vivo NEX S X Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Vivo NEX S (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M53 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	vs	5 Advantages Vivo NEX S (256GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x2400 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2316 pixels
+393 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	388 PPI
+6.7"2% Larger screen	vs	6.59"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+25W11% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	22.5W
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
128GB (100GB available)	vs	+256GB (236GB available)136% More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

26 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

Super AMOLED Plus / Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	NEX S (256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M53 5G SM-M536B/Dual-SIM NFC (8GB RAM)	NEX旗舰版, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil	(Global, International), China
Brand	Samsung	Vivo
Release date	4/22/2022, Announced: 4/7/2022	6/1/2018
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 164.7 millimeters (3.03 x 6.48 in)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2316 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MC4 (900MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (236GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	39 hours (1.6 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue, Green, Brown	• Colors: Black, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.77W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.603W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)	feature not registered