
Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4713)56.4
Performance(#4782)60.3
Camera(#4576)42.4
Display(#5521)70.5
Battery(#10549)43.5
Build(#8722)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Oppo A53 (2015)
Short Review
- The Oppo A53 (2015) features a sleek design with dimensions of 153 x 77 x 7.4 mm and a weight of 165g, available in White and Gold.
- It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 267 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 chipset, paired with an octa-core CPU and 2GB of RAM, allowing for smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps and a 5 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
- The battery capacity stands at 3075 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- Running on Android 5.1 Lollipop with ColorOS 2.1, the software experience is user-friendly but may feel dated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device does not feature water resistance and has no stereo speakers, though it retains a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Oppo A53 offers a balanced set of specifications for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3075 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3075 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions153 x 77 x 7.4 mm (6.02 x 3.03 x 0.29 in)
Weight165 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite/Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), ColorOS 2.1
OS VersionAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), ColorOS 2.1
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes