Oppo A53
| Manufacturer | OPPO Electronics |
|---|---|
| Type | Smartphone |
Series | Oppo A |
First released | A53: August 25, 2020 A32: September 10, 2020 A33: September 28, 2020 A53s: October 12, 2020 |
| Predecessor | Oppo A52 Oppo A53 Oppo A33 |
| Successor | Oppo A54 Oppo A54s |
| Related | Oppo A53 5G Oppo A53s 5G Oppo A73 (2020) |
| GSM, 3G, 4G (LTE) | |
| Slate | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm (6.45×2.96×0.33 in) |
| Weight | 186 g (7 oz) |
| Initial: Android 10 with ColorOS 7.2 Current: Android 12 with ColorOS 12.1 | |
| Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4×1.6 GHz Kryo 240) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| Memory | A53: 4/6 GB A53s: 4 GB A32: 4/8 GB A33: 3/4 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | A53: 64/128 GB A53s & A32: 128 GB A33: 32 GB UFS 2.1 |
| microSDXC up to 256 GB | |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W fast charging |
| Rear camera | 13 MP OmniVision OV13B10, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12 µm, PDAF + 2 MP GalaxyCore GC02K0, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP GalaxyCore GC02M1B, f/2.4, (depth) LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | A53: 16 MP, f/2.0 (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0 µm A53s/A32/A33: 8 MP, f/2.0 (wide) HDR Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Display | IPS LCD, 6.5", 1600 × 720 (HD+), 20:9, 270 ppi, 90 Hz |
| Connectivity | USB-C 2.0, 3.5 mm jack, Bluetooth 5.0 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD), FM radio, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot), GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Other | Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass |
The Oppo A53 (2020) and Oppo A53s are budget LTE smartphones developed by OPPO as part of their A series. The Oppo A53 was introduced on August 25, 2020,[1] while the A53s followed on October 12 of the same year.[2] The primary difference between the models is the front-facing camera. In certain markets, the Oppo A53s is sold under the names Oppo A32[3] and Oppo A33 (2020).[4] The A53 (2020) was the first smartphone to be powered by the Snapdragon 460 SoC.[5]
In the Philippines, it was released on November 7, 2020, along with the Oppo A12 from manufacturer's online stores as well as e-commerce stores like Shoppe or Lazada.[6] It was available at Fancy Blue and Electric Black color options.[7]
Specifications
[edit]Design
[edit]The display is constructed from glass, while the body is made of glossy plastic. It was available at the following color options depending on the model:
- A53 (2020) - Fairy White, Electric Black, and Fancy Blue
- A53s - All except Fairy White
- A32 (China) - Mint Green, Electric Black, and Fancy Blue
- A33 (2020) Moonlight Black and Mint Cream
The bottom features a USB-C port, speaker, microphone, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The left side contains the volume buttons and a slot for two SIM cards and a microSD card up to 256 GB. The right side houses the power button. The fingerprint scanner is located on the rear panel.[5]
Hardware
[edit]The smartphones are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC and an Adreno 610 GPU.[8][9] Besides the SoC, it also has an octa-core Kryo 240 CPU with clocking speeds at 1.6-1.8GHz respectively. The devices feature a 5000 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.[8] For the storage configurations, the Oppo A53 (2020) was available in 4/64, 4/128, and 6/128 GB configurations; the A53s in 4/128 GB; the A32 in 4/128 and 8/128 GB; and the A33 (2020) in 3/32 and 4/32 GB.
The device uses a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution (1600 × 720), a pixel density of 270 ppi, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 90 Hz refresh rate. It features a hole-punch cutout for the front camera in the top-left corner.
The smartphones are equipped with stereo speakers, with the earpiece doubling as a second speaker.
Cameras
[edit]The smartphones feature a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 13 MP, f/2.2 (wide), a 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro), a 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) with phase-detection autofocus and 1080p video recording at 30fps. The Oppo A53's front camera has a resolution of 16 MP, while the other models feature an 8 MP sensor. Both have an f/2.0 aperture, use wide-angle lenses, and support 1080p video at 30fps.
Software
[edit]The smartphones were launched with ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10 and have been updated to ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Oppo A53 arrives in India: Snapdragon 460, 90Hz HD+ screen, and 5,000 mAh battery". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
- ↑ "Oppo A53s - Full phone specifications". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
- ↑ "Oppo A32 arrives in China, it is a renamed Oppo A53". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
- ↑ "Oppo A33 arrives with 90Hz screen and Snapdragon 460 for just $150". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
- 1 2 O'Donnell, Deirdre (2020-08-20). "The 90Hz OPPO A53 is the world's first Snapdragon 460-powered phone". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
- ↑ Tortoza, Emman (2020-11-03). "OPPO A53 (4GB) and A12 Now Available in PH". Retrieved 2026-04-17.
- ↑ "OPPO A53 2020 is world's first Snapdragon 460 phone". REVU Philippines. 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
- 1 2 "Oppo A53 - Full phone specifications". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
- ↑ "OPPO A53 (2020) release: 90Hz display and 5,000mAh battery, starts from ~RM706". TechNave. 2020-08-20. Retrieved 2026-04-17.