Overall Score
50.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#2253)50.5
Performance(#1976)82.0
Camera(#1307)64.8
Display(#2399)76.9
Battery(#3392)29.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#1354)76.0
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Oppo A53 5G
Short Review
- The Oppo A53 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 162.2 x 75 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 175g, available in Black, Green, and Purple.
- Its 6.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals at 480 nits brightness.
- Powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 720 chipset, it delivers efficient performance through its octa-core CPU and options for 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 16 MP main sensor, along with 2 MP macro and depth sensors, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The front camera is an 8 MP sensor for selfies.
- The 4040mAh battery supports 10W charging but lacks wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 10 with ColorOS 7.2, the software experience is user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C.
- The device does not have stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Oppo A53 5G combines solid specifications with a modern design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, December 18
Announced2020, December 18
DescriptionVersions: PECM30, PECT30 (China)Not to be confused with Oppo A53
Display
Size6.5"
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC3
Memory128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4040 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4040 mAh
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions162.2 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight175 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Green, Purple
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, ColorOS 7.2
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass