The Oppo A53s 5G is the rebranded version of the Oppo A55 5G smartphone that was announced this year. The handset is now in the Indian market and it’s currently the most affordable 5G smartphone. It features a large display screen, an excellent camera setup, and a large battery.
Where to Buy Oppo A53s
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Oppo A53s 5G Key Specs & Features
- 6.52 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi)
- Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
- Octa-core MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm)
- 6GB, 8GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
- 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Cameras
- 8 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint (side-mounted)
- 4G LTE Network
- 5G Network
- Charging 10W
- Non-Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Oppo A53s 5G is not looking bad at all. The handset comes in a nice and premium-looking body that is built with a combination of plastic and glass. Its body measures 164 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm in dimensions and weighs 189 grams. You can buy the phone in Crystal Blue or Ink Black.
Meanwhile, on the front, it packs a teardrop notch fitted with a display screen size of a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel. It offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 60Hz refresh rate.
Oppo also equipped the device with Ultra Clear Eye Care Display that is bright in the days and cool in the nights. It makes use of AI Smart Backlighting to learn users’ habits and then adjusts automatically for your eye care.
Cameras
The Oppo A53s 5G comes with an AI main camera, 4cm macro lens, and portrait lens. The back consists of a 13-megapixel primary camera and a pair of 2-megapixel auxiliary cameras for macro shots and adding depth effects.
Selfies lovers will get an 8-megapixel on the front which can also be used for video calling. Both the primary and secondary cameras can record HDR videos.
Hardware and Software
Under the hood is a Dimensity 700 on the Oppo A53s 5G. The chip is based on 7nm process technology and it has an octa-core processor clocking at a speed of 2×2.2 GHz. The phone runs on ColorOS 11.1 which is based on Android 11 OS.
The ColorOS 11.1 is loaded with Remote Access, FlexDrop, and Simple Mode. The inbuilt memory on the device is 128GB paired with 6GB or 8GB RAM. You can extend the memory via a micro SDcard.
Battery and Network
Fueling the A53s is a non-removable battery of 5,000mAh which supports only 10W charging. The handset has a side fingerprint scanner while other features include a dual SIM slot with 5G support, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Oppo A53s 5G Price and Availability
The Oppo A53s 5G will sell at a price of $201 for the 6GB RAM + 128 GB storage and $228 for the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.
In Nigeria, it will start selling at a price of 85,000 Naira, about 1,200 Ghs in Ghana, and 22,000 Ksh in Kenya.
Oppo A53s 5G Specs
Here are a few specs of the Oppo A53s 5G:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
- Processor: MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm), Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
- Memory: 6GB, 8GB RAM
- Colours: Crystal Blue, Ink Black
- Dimension: 164 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 189.6 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.52 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm, PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) Triple Rear Cameras
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
- 5G: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (side-mounted)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Charging 10W
