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Overview
The Oppo A53 is a dependable budget phone option available in Malaysia. It is a competent phone that comes with a 6.5-inch touchscreen display and is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor.
Its main advantages are a 5,000 mAh battery, a 90Hz refresh rate, high-quality stereo speakers, NFC, power bank mode, and a premium-looking design. This however means compromises elsewhere, in its average RAM spec, mediocre screen display with a slightly low pixel resolution, and slow performance.
Specification
| Release | |
| Release Date | September 2020 |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Octa-core (4×1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4×1.6 GHz Kryo 240) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| RAM & Storage | 64GB, 4GB RAM |
| External Storage | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| OS | Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable batteryFast charging 18W |
| Screen | |
| Display size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Display type | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 163.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| Colors | Fairy White, Electric Black, Fancy Blue |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Data Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Sensors | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio |
| Camera & Video | |
| Rear Camera | Triple: 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) |
| Front Camera | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fpsSelfie: 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panoramaSelfie: HDR |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Sound Jack | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio |
FAQ
1. What is the Oppo A53 price in Malaysia?
The Oppo A53 is available in Malaysia for retail at RM699 for the 4 GB RAM + 64GB ROM model.
2. Which processor is used in the Oppo A53?
The Oppo A53 is powered by the octa-core CPU and Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm) chipset with 4GB RAM.
3. How much RAM capacity will we get on Oppo A53?
Only the 4GB RAM option is available with the model.
4. What colors does the Oppo A53 come in?
The smartphone is available in 3 color options: Electric Black, Fancy Blue, & Fairy White.
5. Does Oppo A53 have Gorilla Glass?
Yes, the Oppo A53’s front display is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and the device also sports a 3D curved exterior design that is scratch and damage-resistant.
6. What body material is used in Oppo A53?
The device comes with a glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame body material and has round curved edges, which gives a comfortable grip.
7. Is Oppo A53 waterproof?
There is no IP rating available for the device.
8. How big is Oppo A53?
The phone comes with the dimensions 163.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm and weighs 186g. The size makes it comfortable and easy to hold, even for long hours.
9. What is the display size for Oppo A53?
The device comes with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution, 720 x 1600 pixels resolutions, and pushes at a decent 90Hz refresh rate.
10. What is the Oppo A53 battery capacity?
The device comes with a non-removable, Li-Po 5000 mAh battery.
11. Does Oppo A53 support fast charging?
Yes, it features a 5,000 mAh battery that is paired with 18W fast charging. It can fully recharge from zero to 100% in about 90 minutes.
12. Does Oppo A53 support wireless charging?
No, wireless charging is not supported.
13. What are the Oppo A53 WLAN details?
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
14. Does Oppo A53 support fingerprint sensors?
Yes, the Oppo A53 has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner sensor.
15. Does Oppo A53 provide the Face Unlock feature?
Yes, the smartphone does provide face recognition.
16. Does Oppo A53 support Micro USB Port or Type-C port?
Yes, the device supports the USB Type-C port at the bottom.
17. Does Oppo A53 support GPS?
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS.
18. What are Oppo A53 camera details?
The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup which are 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).
19. What camera features are found in Oppo A53?
The smartphone camera features include Autofocus, continuous shooting, Digital Zoom, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Touch to Focus, Face Detection, White balance settings, ISO setting, and Self-timer.
20. Is Oppo A53 good for gaming?
Yes, with the Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm) processor at the smartphone’s core accompanied by the octa-core CPU and 90Hz refresh rate, the Oppo A53 is a decent phone for gaming and is good for playing PUBG and other graphics-intensive games.
21. Does Oppo A53 have Game Mode?
Yes, the model supports the Competitive Mode – a new game mode in the Game Space 2.0 that gives you a smoother gaming experience. Enabling it will improve game performance, frame rate, and responsiveness.
22. Does Oppo A53 have any kind of heating issue?
No, there is no heating issue reported on the Oppo A53 but yet it does get slightly warm after long use which is common in all Android devices.
23. Which Bluetooth version is used in Oppo A53?
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
24. Does Oppo A53 support reversible connectors?
Yes, the smartphone does support reversible connectors.
25. What is the Oppo A53 display resolution?
The smartphone has a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution.
26. Is Oppo A53 expandable?
Yes, the smartphone inbuilt storage of 64GB can be expanded via microSD card up to 256GB.
27. Does the Oppo A53 support audio jack?
Yes, the device allows the connection of a 3.5mm audio jack.
28. Does Oppo A53 support IR blaster or Infrared Port?
No, the device does not support IR Blaster or Infrared Port. This means you cannot operate the TV or other electronic appliances using your mobile as a remote control.
29. Which is better – Oppo A53 or Oppo A52?
Comparing the same 4GB RAM model, the Oppo A52 comes out at a slightly higher price in Malaysia than the A53. However, this comes with better performance, camera, and sound.
While the Oppo A52 is slightly smaller with a 6.38 inches display compared to the A53 display size of 6.5 inches, the former comes with higher pixel density. The A52 also packs an ultra-wide-angle camera lens and can record video in 4K resolution and slow motion. On the other hand, the Oppo A53 has a higher display refresh rate at 90Hz.
Is the Malaysia Oppo A53 Worth Buying?
There are better cheap phones out there. But if the Oppo A53’s premium-feeling design and price in Malaysia sit well with you, by all means, go for it. It is still a good budget phone and gives a few perks like the 90Hz refresh rate and large 5,000 mAh battery capacity that can make up for the slightly sluggish performance, mediocre screen, and an unexciting camera.