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Oppo

Oppo A53 (2020)

4.4 NeoScore #3922 of 6247

Launched August 2020

Overview

NeoScore

4.4

#3922 of 6247

Design & display
5.4
Performance & hardware
3.1
Camera
3.0
Connectivity
5.9
Battery & charging
5.4

Strengths

  • The 5000 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones launched around the same time.
  • Its connectivity is better than that of most phones launched around the same time.

Weak points

  • Its 1/3.06″ main sensor is among the smallest of its time, and the camera is worse than most phones launched around then.
  • Its 270 ppi pixel density is lower than that of most phones launched around the same time.
Display
6.5″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px90 Hz
Design
186 g75.1 mm163.9 mm8.4 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460Octa-Core6 GB RAM64 GB / 128 GB
AnTuTu
138,156Better than 37% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh18 W
Cameras
13 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.42 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 16 Mpx · f/2
Network
4G
Software
Android 10

Editorial report

Oppo A53 (2020) technical sheet

The Oppo A53 (2020) suits buyers looking for a straightforward phone with a high-capacity battery, provided camera performance is not the priority: its camera is worse than most phones launched around the same time. The 5000 mAh battery has more capacity than most, and connectivity is better than most. Overall, though, the phone stands below average among models launched around then.

Its 6.5-inch IPS LCD display runs at 90 Hz and has a 720 × 1600 pixel resolution. Pixel density is 270 ppi, lower than that of most phones of its time, so this is not the strongest choice for readers prioritizing fine detail. The configuration shown has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage; the Oppo A53 (2020) is also sold with 6 GB / 128 GB. Storage is expandable.

A Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 powers the phone. The 13 MP main camera uses a 1/3.06″ sensor, among the smallest of its time, and the camera overall is worse than most. There is no optical image stabilization or optical zoom. The 5000 mAh battery supports 18 W charging. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C, dual Nano-SIM and a 3.5 mm audio jack. NeoScore is 4.4. This is a sensible fit for buyers who value battery capacity and connectivity more than camera hardware or screen sharpness, but its below-average overall standing and weaker camera are meaningful compromises.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

4.36 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 64 GB / Global

Design & display

5.4

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
7.0
Display Pixel Density 270 ppi
4.1
Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz
1.0
Weight 186 g
7.4
Usable Surface 82 %
7.1
Body Thickness 8.4 mm
7.2

Performance & hardware

3.1

AnTuTu Score 138,156
0.5
RAM Capacity 6 GB
3.1
Storage Type UFS 2.1
4.5
Processor Process Size 11 nm
4.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 1.8 GHz
3.3
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

3.0

Sensor Size 1/3.06″
2.9
Aperture f/2.2
6.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 13 Mpx
6.1
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features Triple Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
0.0

Connectivity

5.9

Connectivity Features Computer Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack
1.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
8.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
7.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
6.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
7.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

5.4

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 18 W
3.6
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
0.0

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Design & display
5.4
Performance & hardware
3.1
Camera
2.99
Connectivity
5.88
Battery & charging
5.35
NeoScore rank
#3922 / 6247

Oppo

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
Processor Process Size
11 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 610
Storage Type
UFS 2.1
Maximum CPU Clock
1.8 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
128 GB
AnTuTu Score
138,156
CPU Description
4x Kryo 240 at 1.8 GHz plus 4x Kryo 240 at 1.5 GHz
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
6 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v8

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue
Body Thickness
8.4 mm
Body Width
75.1 mm
Body Height
163.9 mm
Weight
186 g
Usable Surface
82 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
18 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.5″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
270 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
1,500 :1
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Rear

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 10
OS Family
Android
OS Version
10
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies
LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
Computer Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack
SAR American Head
0.77 W/kg
SAR American Body
0.97 W/kg
Max. download speed
390 Mbps
Max. upload speed
150 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, LDAC

Product codes

EAN
6944284651142

A53 (2020)

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Model
OmniVision OV13B10
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
PureCel
Sensor Size
1/3.06″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video Recording
1080p video recording, 1080p at 30 fps
Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV13B10
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
PureCel
Sensor Size
1/3.06″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p video recording, 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
Triple Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
2

Rear Macro Camera

Sensor Model
GalaxyCore GC02K0
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
1.75 µm
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Sensor Model
GalaxyCore GC02K0
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
1.75 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
3

Rear Depth Camera

Sensor Model
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/5″
Pixel Size
1.75 µm
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Sensor Model
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/5″
Pixel Size
1.75 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
4

Front Camera

Resolution
16 Mpx
Aperture
f/2
Sensor
Resolution
16 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2
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Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
64 GB
Market codes
Global

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