Category Breakdown
vivo Y53
Xiaomi Redmi Go
Performance
53.449.3
Camera
15.428.4
Display
55.256.5
Battery
21.824.2
Build
71.883.0
Connectivity
49.051.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.138.8
Summary
- The vivo Y53 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Go also has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD but offers a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, but the Redmi Go has more RAM options, with up to 8GB compared to the Y53's 2GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Go can record video at 1080p, whereas the Y53 is limited to 720p.
- The Redmi Go also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Y53's 2500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Y53 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Redmi Go operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), which is optimized for lower-end hardware.
- Both phones have a similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the Redmi Go is slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y53
Xiaomi Redmi Go
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.2 x 71.4 x 7.6 mm (5.68 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight
137 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Crown Gold, Matte Black
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

