Oppo A53 5G
#2272
Oppo A72 5G
#2205Category Breakdown
Oppo A53 5G
Oppo A72 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
45.546.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
61.361.5
Summary
- The Oppo A53 5G and Oppo A72 5G share similar build quality, dimensions, and weight, both featuring a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Mediatek Dimensity 720 chipset and offer identical RAM and storage configurations.
- However, the A72 5G has an additional ultrawide camera, enhancing its photographic capabilities, while both models have a 16 MP main camera and an 8 MP selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is the same at 4040 mAh, but the A72 5G supports faster charging at 18W compared to 10W for the A53 5G.
- Both devices run on Android 10 with ColorOS 7.2, providing a consistent software experience, but the A72 5G includes NFC connectivity, which is absent in the A53 5G.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A53 5G
Oppo A72 5G
General
Release Date
2020, December 18
2020, July 27
Announced
2020, December 18
2020, July 27
Description
Versions: PECM30, PECT30 (China)Not to be confused with Oppo A53
Not to be confused with Oppo A72
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4040 mAh
4040 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4040 mAh
Li-Po 4040 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.2 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
162.2 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
175 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Green, Purple
Black, Purple, Neon
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G 2.3 Gbps DL
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, ColorOS 7.2
Android 10, ColorOS 7.2
OS Version
Android 10, ColorOS 7.2
Android 10, ColorOS 7.2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes