Oppo A53

Mobile Review, Overview & Expert Insights

Oppo A53 was announced in August 2020. Oppo A53 is powered by Snapdragon 460 SoC, delivering strong performance with AnTuTu score of 196,586 and Geekbench score of 272 / 992.

It features a 6.5 Inches IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch display, offering clear visuals for videos and apps. The device packs a (Li-Po Non removable), 5000 mAh battery, ensuring dependable all-day endurance. The main camera (Triple Camera: 13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth), LED Flash) aims to deliver detailed daytime photographs. With a price tag of 27,999 PKR, this phone falls into the budget segment in Pakistan. This roughly translates to about $98.94 USD.

Pros

  • Large battery capacity for long usage sessions.
  • Competent chipset for daily performance and moderate gaming.
  • Fast charging support (as listed).

Cons

  • LCD display instead of AMOLED, resulting in lower contrast levels.
  • Some compromises on camera quality or materials are expected at this price point.

Expert opinion

Oppo A53 runs on Snapdragon 460 SoC, delivering balanced performance for day-to-day usage. Its (Li-Po Non removable), 5000 mAh battery should provide dependable endurance for typical daily use. The IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch display contributes to a comfortable viewing experience for media and everyday tasks. Positioned in the budget segment, it competes strongly within its class.

Who should buy this phone?

Oppo A53 is a good choice for users looking for an affordable smartphone for daily tasks such as calling, social media, video streaming, and moderate multitasking while maintaining good battery life.

Key Specifications

Below are the main specifications including processor, battery, display, camera, and storage configuration of this smartphone.

Price: Price:- 27,999
Battery Capacity: (Li-Po Non removable), 5000 m Ah
Os: Android 10 OS
Chipset: Snapdragon 460 So C
Ram: 4GB RAM
Storage: 64GB Built-in
Type: IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Size: 6.5 Inches
Main: Triple Camera: 13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth), LED Flash
Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama, Video (4K@30 fps, 1080p@30/60/120 fps; gyro-EIS)

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Antutu
196586
Geekbench
272 / 992

Price, Colors, Battery

Battery

Battery Capacity: (Li-Po Non removable), 5000 m Ah
Battery Charging: - Fast battery charging 18W

Colors

Color swatch for Electric Black Color swatch for Fancy Blue
Price:- 27,999
≈ $98.94 USD

Camera

Main Camera

Main: Triple Camera: 13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth), LED Flash
Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama, Video (4K@30 fps, 1080p@30/60/120 fps; gyro-EIS)

Selfie Camera

Selfie Camera: 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06

Display

Display specifications covering screen size, panel technology, resolution, and protection features affecting viewing experience and visual clarity.

Type: IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Size: 6.5 Inches
Resolution: 720 x 1600 Pixels (~270 PPI)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
Extra Features: 90Hz refresh rate
Dimensions: 163.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight: 186 g

Hardware

Hardware configuration including processor, RAM, internal storage, and performance-related specifications that influence speed and multitasking capability.

Os: Android 10 OS
Chipset: Snapdragon 460 So C
Cpu: Octa-core (4 x 1.8 GHz Kryo 240 + 4 x 1.6 GHz Kryo 240)
Gpu: Adreno 610
Clock: 1800 MHz
Cores: 8
Ram: 4GB RAM
Storage: 64GB Built-in
Storage Type: UFS 2.1
Cardslot: micro SD Card, (supports up to 256GB)

Features

Connectivity and additional features such as WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS positioning, NFC support, USB connectivity, and built-in sensors.

Wlan: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: v5.0 with A2DP, LE
Positioning: Yes + A-GPS support & Glonass, BDS, GALILEO
Nfc: No
Usb: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (rear mounted), Proximity
Sim: Hybrid Dual SIM, Dual Standby, (Nano-SIM)

Sound

Audio features including loudspeaker performance and headphone jack availability for media and communication usage.

Audiojack: 3.5mm Audio Jack, MP4/H.264/FLAC player, MP3/e AAC+/WAV player, Speaker Phone

Announcement

General information including technology type, launch timeline, dimensions, and overall device build details.

Network: GPRS, Edge, 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G LTE-A
Announcement Month: August
Announcement Year: 2020
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