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Oppo A53 (2015)#5322

Released: 2015

Oppo A53 (2015)

Overall Score

28.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5322)28.4
Performance(#4676)56.3
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4494)25.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4451)48.5
Audio(#1963)8.9

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
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, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity3075 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3075 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions153 x 77 x 7.4 mm (6.02 x 3.03 x 0.29 in)
Weight165 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsWhite/Gold
Foldable
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), ColorOS 2.1
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass