Oppo A53 5G recently received the updated version of ColorOS 12 on the variants across India. The rollout comes 2 months after Oppo announced the release of the beta version for Indian users. The news of this update is going to cause mixed reactions among Oppo A53 users because the latest update marks the end of official ColorOS releases for the smartphone.

As per a recent announcement post on OPPO Community, the stable ColorOS 12 update with Android 12 is currently rolling out to the OPPO A53 in India. However, the rollout is still in the initial stage so, in order to receive the update, users are required to submit an application form.

If you own the Oppo A53 and live in India, you can register for the ColorOS 12 stable update by going to the Software Updates section in the Settings app on your phone. In the Software Updates section, tap on the kebab menu in the top right corner and you will be able to see an option to register for the update. After submitting your application, you will receive the ColorOS 12 through an OTA update.

OPPO is yet to share the release timeline for other regions. But we expect the company to soon make an announcement on the future updates once it’s ready for a wider rollout.

Oppo has brought many new features and updates with the latest stable ColorOS 12 update based on Android 12. The new firmware brings changes in the elements of the smartphone’s interface, including icons, system apps, and quick settings panel. It also introduces some Android 12 privacy features like Privacy Dashboard and microphone and camera Indicators.

It is worth mentioning that once you update to the latest version, the operating system will automatically perform various operations to optimize your device. It could cause your smartphone to overheat, lag, and drain its battery quickly. Oppo recommends to you to turn off the screen and charge your device for a whole night once the update is successfully installed.

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Oppo A53 was one of the best budget smartphones released by the company in 2020. It offers a 90Hz refresh rate display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC. The device debuted with Android 10-based ColorOS 7 and was updated to ColorOS 11(Android 11) last year. Now, the firm has started recruiting beta testers for ColorOS 12 update based on Android 12.

According to the official schedule shared by Oppo, the ColorOS 12 beta program for the Oppo A53 is supposed to kickstart from April 19 in India. However, the company has already started recruiting testers starting today (April 14). The registrations will end on April 19.

In order to participate in the initiative, the device should be on firmware version C.22. To enroll in the program, interested users need to go to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions.

Qualified applicants will receive the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta update via OTA within 3 working days from the selection. Others may try their luck in the next batch of recruitment if any.

As far as stable release is concerned, Oppo hasn’t revealed the date yet. But it should be out in a month or two. Once that happens, the Oppo A53 will not receive any Android update thereafter.

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Oppo has just revision the pricing for certain smartphone models in India. This revision in price was for the company’s A series of budget and affordable mid range handsets, with the new prices being live as of today (1st of July 2021).

The news was first shared on Twitter by @Abhishek Yadav and is already reflected on online listings on popular e-retail websites that have these smartphone models in stock. On the social media platform, Abhishek shared a small number of models along with their new revised pricing. This includes the Oppo A11K, which is now available for 8,990 INR (roughly 120 US Dollars). While this was the original pricing of the device, it is still notable since it was launched back in June of last year.

Oppo revised pricing of their Oppo "A" series models from July 1, 2021 in India.

New Pricing
– Oppo A11K ₹8,990

– Oppo A15 2GB+32GB ₹9,490
– Oppo A15 3GB+32GB ₹10,490

-Oppo A15s 4GB+64GB ₹12,490

– Oppo A53s 8GB+128GB ₹17,990#Oppo pic.twitter.com/u6qwzgYaec

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) July 1, 2021

Similarly, the Oppo A15 series also saw a price revision, with its 2GB + 32GB variant now being sold for 9,490 INR (roughly 127 US Dollars) while the 3GB + 32GB variant is now available for 10,490 INR (roughly 140 US Dollars). Again, while this isn’t exactly a rise from its launch price, it is still close to its original offering from October 2020. Usually, the prices of smartphones drop within a couple of months, which is especially true for mid range and budget devices.

Lastly, the A15s is now available for 12,490 INR (roughly 167 US Dollars), up from 11,490 INR (roughly 154 US Dollars), while the Oppo A53‘s 8GB + 128GB variant is now priced at 17,990 INR (roughly 241 US Dollars). This also marks a 1,000 INR rise from the original 16,990 INR launch price (roughly 228 US Dollars). Recently, a number of brands have revised the pricing of their products in India.

This includes Xiaomi, which raised the prices for its Mi TVs. Similarly, even the Redmi Note 10 saw its third price hike in India earlier this month. At the moment, the world is suffering from a shortage of semiconductors and various firms are also struggling to maintain a consistent supply for a number of their products. The automobiles and the consumer electronics market are two such affected industries.

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OPPO launched the OPPO A53 last August. The handset debuted with ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10. Either months after the device’s announcement, OPPO started recruiting ColorOS 11 (Android 11) beta testers in April. Two months from that, the company has finally begun to roll out the stable update.

Earlier this month, OPPO revealed the ColorOS 11 update plan for June 2021. According to the schedule, the OPPO A53 was supposed to get the Android 11 stable update on June 17. But it got delayed for some unknown reasons.

Anyway, the firm has started rolling out the update yesterday (June 22). As of now, It is only available in India and Indonesia.

For both regions, the system update arrives with firmware version C.12. In order to receive it, users should be running software version A.77 (India) / A.81 (Indonesia).

In order to download the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update for OPPO A53, users need to navigate to Settings > Software Updates > Gear Icon > Official Version Application, tap on the I Agree checkbox, and select Apply now. Once done, they will have to check for new version, download, and install.

That said, ColorOS 11 is the first major update for the OPPO A53. Usually, OPPO provides two major ColorOS updates for most of its smartphones. Hence, this phone could also receive Android 12 in the future.

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An Oppo A53 unit has just recently exploded in the pockets of a customer in India. A video that was published on YouTube reveals the detail of this occurrence, which was apparently caused by an issue in the device’s large 5,000mAh battery pack.

According to a video by YouTube channel, Technical Dost, the smartphone model from the Chinese tech giant exploded in the pocket of an Indian user. The video even showcased the aftermath of this event, with the device’s burnt rear panel being in full view. The explosion caused the lower half of the rear panel to almost completely burn away, making the internal components of the handset visible.

On the other hand, the user himself sustained injuries due to this incident. One leg of the user suffered from burns, and looking at the destroyed A53 model, it is clear that the explosion was quite severe. The smartphone brand has yet to make any official statements regarding this matter and has yet to even acknowledge this incident as of right now. Although, we can expect the company to investigate this accident so as to avoid the public relations nightmare Samsung faced back with the launch of its Galaxy Note 7.

As per the video, the Oppo A53 device was purchased back in August 2020, which means that the smartphone was still under warranty. The user stated that he only used the handset to browse the internet and to make calls. It was also revealed in the video that the Indian user used the original charger of the device, so we can rule out the possibility of a faulty third party charger. We’ll provide updates if any notable developments or additional information surfaces regarding this matter. So stay tuned for more.

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OPPO launched the OPPO A53 in India in late August. The smartphone features an entry-level Qualcomm chipset, a high refresh rate display, and a large battery. Eight months after its release, the device gets its first price cut in the country.

The OPPO A53 comes in two storage configurations in India – 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB. The company debuted this phone at ₹12,990 and ₹15,490 respectively.

Now, the price of both these variants has been dropped. The base variant has received a ₹2,000 price cut, whereas the price of the higher version has been decreased by ₹2,500.

Hence, the OPPO A53 now costs ₹10,990 and ₹12,990 for the 4GB + 64GB and the 6GB + 128GB memory variants respectively. According to 91Mobiles, the new price is only applicable in offline stores as of now.

We checked the device’s price on India’s two popular online retailers, namely Amazon India and Flipkart. The former has still listed the phone at its old price as of publishing this article. On the other hand, the latter is selling the handset for its new price.

The OPPO A53 launched with ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10. A few days back, the company had started recruiting beta testers for ColorOS 11 (Android 11). Hence, existing users and new buyers of this smartphone can enroll themselves if they are interested to try out the latest software.

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OPPO has been rolling out ColorOS 11 (Android 11) builds to eligible devices since September 2020. The company has been following the monthly timeline it releases at the start of each month. Going by this month’s schedule, it has now opened registrations for OPPO A53 Android 11 beta update.

According to ColorOS 11 April 2021 update plan, OPPO is supposed to open beta registrations for five devices. Following the schedule, the registration went live for the first four phones on and before time in some instances. Similarly, the registrations are now live for the fifth and final handset – OPPO A53 as well.

The OPPO A53 ColorOS 11 Beta program is currently limited to India and Indonesia only. Interested users in these two regions should be on firmware version A.69/A.77 to register themselves for the initiative.

To enroll in the program, users need to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions. According to the official announcement post on ColorOS Community, the registrations will run from April 27 to May 11 for limited seats.

The OPPO A53 debuted with ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 11. Hence, ColorOS 11 (Android 11) is the smartphone’s first major update. Going by OPPO’s software update track record, it could receive Android 12 in the future.

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OPPO is bringing 5G on a budget as it has launched the OPPO A53 5G. The device belongs to the A-series and should rank as one of the cheapest 5G phones around. The smartphone is currently available for reservations on Vivo’s official website.

As for the design, the OPPO A53 5G adopts a full-screen design with a punch-hole located at the top left corner of the display housing the selfie camera. The rear design includes a triple camera setup that is housed in a square-shaped module alongside the LED flash. The module is located at the top left corner of the back panel. The phone has a lightweight build and weighs just 175g.

OPPO A53 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 720 chip which uses TSMC’s 7nm process. The processor has a peak frequency of 2.0GHz and supports SA/NSA dual-mode 5G network. The device packs a 6.5-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels. The screen also has a contrast ratio of 1500:1, a brightness of 480nit, and a refresh rate of 90Hz.

For photography, the A53 is equipped with three AI smart cameras. The main camera is a 16 megapixels sensor and it is assisted by a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel portrait style camera.

Under the hood, the A53 5G crams a generous 4040mAh battery but unfortunately lacks fast charging support. It only has support for 5V/2A charging. The phone is also equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

OPPO A53 is available in 6GB+128GB and 4GB+128GB configurations. The phone is available for reservation and is expected to be shipped on December 21. The 4GB+128GB model is priced at ¥1299 yuan (~$198). It is available in three color options – Purple, Lake Green, and Black.

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Oppo has officially entered the South African(SA) market confirming the early reports on its arrival. The company’s Global division has confirmed via a Twitter post. It is expected to launch three Smartphones, the Oppo A72, A53s, and A15 on October 7th in the country.

The teaser video shared on the tweet has nothing but the company’s logo with some animations. However, media in SA seems to have already got (via GSMArena) the review units of Oppo A72 days before the official launch.

And as per publication named Stuff from SA, Oppo will be testing the market by launching three mid-range phones before venturing into flagships. If the reports are true, Oppo will be launching new flagships in the country going forward. That means, the country will get the next iteration of flagship phones in H1 2021 and not the old ones. Also, the report says that the Oppo A72 will be priced at R7000(ZAR- South African Rand) which is about 2793 Chinese yuan.

OPPO has officially landed in South Africa!
Welcome to the team, @OPPOSouthAfrica! https://t.co/BfDWfpUXCK

— OPPO (@oppo) September 25, 2020

Moving on, out of the three devices, we already know about the Oppo A72. It is the best of the bunch with better specifications. However, A15 and A53s seems to be new on the list. That said, specifications of A53s quoted on the report suggests that the device might just be a rebadged version of the Oppo A53 that launched recently in India. And this is evident from the company’s official teasers on its SA website. The rear panel of A53s is very similar to the A53 with triple rear cameras and fingerprint sensor in the middle of the back panel. Besides, the website also has also listed the entire specifications of the budget Enco W11 TWS.

The Oppo A15 on the other hand, is still a mystery. But the report says the device will be a lower-midrange device with a 6.5-inch HD+ display, a triple-camera on the rear panel, and a 4,230mAh battery. Nevertheless, we are sure to get more details as we approach the launch.

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This year, Qualcomm launched just one entry-level chipset: the Snapdragon 460. But it is a very interesting chip and it started powering several new entry-level phones launched by mainstream smartphone manufacturers. The latest one is the Realme C17 launched a bunch of hours ago at a very affordable price. In order to establish if it is really the most interesting entry-level phone out there, we think it is worth comparing with the other devices powered by the same chipset: the Motorola Moto E7 Plus and the OPPO A53. Let’s discover together which is the best and which carries the highest value for money.

Realme C17 vs Motorola Moto E7 Plus vs OPPO A53

Design

The most beautiful device of this trio is the OPPO A53. Just like the Realme C17 (and unlike the Motorola Moto E7 Plus which comes with a waterdrop notch), it sports an elegant punch-hole display. But it is more compact than the Realme C17, despite having the same display diagonal and the same battery capacity. This is the reason why we would go for the OPPO A53. But you should consider that the Realme C17 offers some kind of protection against water because it has weather-sealed ports and loudspeakers. The Motorola Moto E7 Plus is uglier and chunkier, so it loses the design comparison.

Display

With each of these devices, do not expect a great display quality. They are all equipped with IPS displays coming with a below-average HD+ resolution. The Realme C17 and the Oppo A53 are actually superior because they offer a 90 Hz refresh rate instead of the standard refresh rate of the Motorola Moto E7 Plus. Between Realme C17 and Oppo A53, the differences in terms of display quality are just marginal, so you should not focus so much on the display while making a choice between these two devices.

Specs & Software

As we told you in the intro of this comparison, all of these handsets are powered by the Snapdragon 460 which is the latest entry-level chipset by Qualcomm and the only one from the Snapdragon 4xx series launched this year. The Motorola Moto E7 Plus loses the comparison because of its eMMC native storage and just 4 GB of RAM. With the Realme C17 and the Oppo A53, you get up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage which you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. Realme C17 and Oppo A53 come with exactly the same hardware and very similar software, so it is essentially a draw.

Camera

If you are looking for the best photo quality, then you should go for the Motorola Moto E7 Plus. It sports the best main camera: a 48 MP sensor with a bright f/1.7 focal aperture. With the Motorola Moto E7 Plus, you can shoot better photos in most of the conditions. But it has just one secondary sensor for depth info. If you need more versatility, then you should go for the Realme C17 because it offers an ultrawide sensor (unlike Oppo A53 and Moto E7 Plus) and a dedicated macro camera, besides its depth sensor. The king of selfies is the Oppo A53 thanks to its 16 MP front camera.

Battery

All of these devices feature the same 5000 mAh battery capacity, but the Motorola Moto E7 Plus has a longer battery life because it does not feature a high refresh rate. On the other hand, it lacks fast charging, which is present on the Realme C17 and the Oppo A53.

Price

Realme C17, Oppo A53, and Motorola Moto E7 Plus are all sold with starting prices of about €150/$175 at the actual change. The Oppo A53 wins this comparison because it features a 90 Hz display, better memory configuration than Moto E7 Plus, stereo speakers, and a better selfie camera. But if you need a device closer to a camera phone, you should go for the Moto E7 Plus and its 48 MP main camera. Realme C17 is an Oppo A53 with an additional ultrawide sensor, inferior front camera, bigger dimensions, and no stereo speakers.

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Realme C17 vs Motorola Moto E7 Plus vs OPPO A53: PROs and CONS

Motorola Moto E7 Plus

PROs

• Great camera
• Stock Android

CONS

• No fast charging

Realme C17

PROs

• Micro SD dedicated slot
• 90 Hz display
• Fast charging
• Ultrawide camera
• Punch-hole design

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo A53 2020

PROs

• Punch-hole design
• More compact
• Better front camera
• Stereo speakers
• Fast charging
• 90 Hz display

CONS

• Price

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Oppo celebrates its 16 years anniversary today and at present, the company operates in more than 40 countries and regions. Looks like the company is showing no signs of slowing down as it is gearing up for the launch of new smartphones in South Africa. The list of devices likely to launch includes two A series of smartphones and Enco W11 earbuds.

A report (via MyBroadband) redirects us to the official South African website of Oppo. While the exact list of devices that are launching is not officially known yet, the report says the two smartphones could be Oppo A53 and Oppo A72. If we recall, Oppo launched the A72 back in April and the budget A53 smartphone was recently unveiled in India.

Apart from this, the website has also listed Oppo’s budget Enco W11 Truly Wireless Earbuds suggesting an imminent launch. In fact, the earbuds launched at just $33 recently in India. However, it is not known if the Enco W11 will launch alongside the smartphones or at a later date, yet. The earbuds feature 8mm drivers with AAC format support, Bluetooth 5.0, touch controls, IP55-rating, and up to 20hrs battery life.

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Oppo A53 Specifications

Being a budget device, the Oppo A53 features a 6.5-inch HD+ 90Hz display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC. Further, it has a rectangular layout with 13MP main, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensors on the back.

There is a 16MP selfie shooter up front. Paired up to 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, the device is backed up by a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

Oppo A72 Specifications

Oppo A72 has slightly bumped up specs with a 6.5-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC, paired with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB storage.

The rear rectangular setup has quad-cameras with a 48MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide, and two 2MP sensors while the selfie shooter is a 16MP sensor. Other features include 4G LTE, 3.5mm audio jack, WiFi, Bluetooth, 5,000mAh battery and runs Android 10 out of the box.

The pricing is not known yet, but it could be around the same $200-$250 as the other regions.

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While it was becoming very difficult to find an entry-level phone with a Qualcomm chipset, smartphone manufacturers finally started releasing handsets equipped with the latest and only last-generation Qualcomm chipset belonging to the entry-level Snapdragon 4xx series. We are talking about the Snapdragon 460, and this comparison includes the latest devices fueled by this mobile platform. Their names are Motorola Moto E7 Plus, Oppo A53, and Vivo Y20: if you need a Snapdragon 460-powered phone, there is no better option. So, let’s highlight their main differences.

Motorola Moto E7 Plus vs OPPO A53 vs Vivo Y20

Design

The most attractive design belongs to the OPPO A53. First of all, it features a punch-hole display instead of a waterdrop notch, unlike Vivo Y20 and Motorola Moto E7 Plus. Further, it has slightly more compact dimensions, even though its display has the same size as its rivals. The OPPO A53 is even thinner than Motorola Moto E7 Plus and Vivo Y20. If we exclude the OPPO A53, Vivo Y20 has a more convincing look than Motorola Moto E7 Plus, at least according to my tastes.

Display

Unfortunately, these handsets do not feature amazing displays. Given that they are entry-level phones, in order to cut costs, the manufacturers opted for a below-average HD+ panel with the IPS technology. So, you do not get a very high level of detail. Such displays are sufficient for most of the basic users, but you can get better panels while keeping your budget low. The OPPO A53 wins the comparison because unlike Vivo Y20 and Motorola Moto E7 Plus it sports a 90 Hz refresh rate: a feature that you can only find in mid-rangers and flagships. Also, note that the OPPO A53 features stereo speakers for a better audio experience.

Specs & Software

In each case, you get an octa-core Snapdragon 460 chipset running at a 1.8 GHz frequency. That is why we made this comparison, as we explained in the intro. Again, the OPPO A53 wins the comparison because it features up to 6 GB of RAM, while Motorola Moto E7 Plus and Vivo Y20 offer just 4 GB of RAM. Naturally, you will have to spend more if you need the configuration with 6 GB of RAM. But the RAM is not the only superior component: the OPPO A53 packs a faster UFS 2.1 internal storage instead of eMMC, and it has more storage (128 GB) in its high-end configuration. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box, but Motorola Moto E7 Plus is the only one with a user interface close to stock Android.

Camera

The king of cameras in this trio is the Motorola Moto E7 Plus. It features a lower number of sensors, but its main camera is a lot better than the ones found on the OPPO A53 and the Vivo Y20. We are talking about a 48 MP sensor with a bright f/1.7 aperture which provides a better photo quality. Unfortunately, the Motorola Moto E7 Plus lacks a dedicated macro sensor, but you can click better photos. The best front camera belongs to the OPPO A53 with a 16 MP resolution.

Battery

Vivo Y20, Motorola Moto E7 Plus, and OPPO A53 all feature a big 5000 mAh battery and they provide a long battery life. The Vivo Y20 and Motorola Moto E7 Plus should last more because they have a standard refresh rate instead of a 90 Hz display. Given that they feature similar components, it is hard to guess which one lasts more in every scenario.

Price

Unfortunately, these three devices are not present in the global market. In Asia, they all sell for less than €150/$178. The OPPO A53 wins the comparison thanks to its 90 Hz display, stereo speakers, UFS 2.1 storage, and better front camera. But if the photo quality is your main concern, then you should go for the Motorola E7 Plus packing a pretty nice 48 MP sensor instead of those 13 MP entry-level sensors found on OPPO A53 and Vivo Y20.

• Read More: Moto E7 Plus packs a Snapdragon 460 processor and 48MP dual cameras for €149

Motorola Moto E7 Plus vs OPPO A53 vs Vivo Y20: PROs and CONS

Motorola Moto E7 Plus

PROs

• Great camera
• Stock Android

CONS

• No fast charging

Vivo Y20

PROs

• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Fast charging
• Good connectivity
• FM radio

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo A53 2020

PROs

• Punch-hole design
• More compact
• Better memory configuration
• Good front camera
• Stereo speakers
• Fast charging
• 90 Hz display

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Recently, an OPPO phone with model number PDVM00 was approved by the TENAA authority of China. The specs of the phone are an exact match with the OPPO A53 that went official recently in markets like Indonesia and India. However, some tipsters from China have claimed that the PDVM00 phone will be launching as OPPO A32. Hence, it appears that the OPPO A53 will be rebranded as OPPO A32 in China.

According to a tipster, OPPO A32 for China is the next entry-level phone featuring a 90Hz LCD panel. He also hinted at a high-end version of the device with a 60Hz OLED panel.

Another tipster has claimed there could be a 5G version of the OPPO A32. This variant could be equipped with Dimensity 720 5G chipset. It remains to be seen whether the rumored high-end version of the OPPO A32 arrives with an OLED screen, D720, and 5G support.

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OPPO A32 Specifications (Rumored)

The OPPO A32 has a 6.5-inch punch-hole display that supports HD+ resolution. It is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 460 chipset. The device has a 4,890mAh rated battery.

The OPPO A32 may arrive in 4 GB, 6GB, and 8 GB RAM variants in China and it could be available in storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB. There is a microSD card slot onboard for additional storage.

It has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The backside of the phone features a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system.

In Indonesia, the OPPO A53 arrived with pricing of IDR 2,499,000 (~$169). As can be seen in the above screenshot, the tipster has speculated the OPPO A32 could be priced at 999 Yuan (~$146), whereas its 5G version could be costing 1,399 Yuan (~$205).

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After releasing a foldable phone and a new flagship, Motorola is seriously intentioned to beat the competition even in the budget segment. The Lenovo-owned company just launched the new Moto G9 in the Indian market, which later hitten the global market under the Moto G9 Play moniker. Right after, another important manufacturer came up with a new affordable phone in India: HMD Global with its Nokia 5.3 announced earlier this year. Even OPPO launched a budget phone in the last days: the OPPO A53. This is a specs comparison between the latest budget phones launched in India: Motorola Moto G9, Nokia 5.3, and OPPO A53.

Motorola Moto G9 vs Nokia 5.3 vs OPPO A53

Design

Oppo A53 has the most stunning design, at least according to my tastes. It is the only one which sports a punch-hole display, a feature which is hard to find on very affordable phones such as these ones. The Oppo A53 is also the most compact device of the trio with its narrow display bezels, smaller dimensions, and a thinner body. On the other hand, the Motorola Moto G9 has a water-repellent coating that may be useful to people who want to use it under the rain and accidentally throw it in the water.

Display

Unfortunately, you do not get great displays with these three devices. They all feature IPS panels with HD+ resolutions. They are not disappointing in terms of display quality, but they are definitely below the average due to their HD+ resolution providing a lower level of detail than midrange phones. By the way, you get very nice advantages with the Oppo A53: it has a 90 Hz refresh rate providing more smoothness and stereo speakers for a better multimedia experience. For all of these devices, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

The Nokia 5.3 wins the hardware comparison for a simple reason: it has a more powerful chipset. We are talking about the Snapdragon 665 which is actually superior to the Snapdragon 662 found on the Motorola Moto G9. Oppo A53 is the only one featuring fast UFS 2.1 storage, but unfortunately, the Oppo A53 has an even weaker Snapdragon 460 chipset. Also, note that with the Nokia 5.3 you get up to 6 GB of RAM, while Motorola Moto G9 has just 4 GB of RAM. Last but not least, Nokia 5.3 runs Android One: a special version of the operating system supported directly by Google.

Camera

The winner of the camera comparison is the Motorola Moto G9 which comes with a way better main sensor sporting a 48 MP resolution. With the Nokia 5.3 and the Oppo A53, you get a below-average 13 MP main sensor. The Nokia 5.3 looks better than Oppo A53 due to its brighter focal aperture, but the Oppo A53 has the best front camera department thanks to its 16 MP sensor. At the end of the day, despite featuring a lower amount of sensors, Motorola Moto G9 wins the camera comparison due to its better main camera. But you do not get the ultrawide sensor found on the Nokia 5.3.

Battery

The Motorola Moto G9 should provide a longer battery life: it has a way bigger battery than Nokia 5.3 and, despite having the same battery capacity as the Oppo A53, it should last more because it lacks a 90 Hz refresh rate. Last but not least, it has a faster charging technology with a 20W power.

Price

The price of Motorola Moto G9 is Rs. 11,499, while Oppo A53 is Rs. 12,999. The Nokia 5.3 costs slightly more: Rs. 13,999 in its base variant with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The Motorola Moto G9 has better cameras and probably longer battery life. The Nokia 5.3 offers Android One and a better chipset, but a smaller battery. The Oppo A53 has the 90 Hz killer feature and stereo speakers, as well as the best front cameras and a punch-hole design. Which one would you pick?

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Motorola Moto G9 vs Nokia 5.3 vs OPPO A53: PROs and CONS

Motorola Moto G9

PROs

• Water-repellent
• Long battery life
• Faster charging
• Good cameras

CONS

• HD+ display

Nokia 5.3

PROs

• Good hardware
• Android One
• NFC
• Wide display

CONS

• HD+ display
• Smaller battery

Oppo A53 2020

PROs

• Big battery
• 90 Hz display
• Up to 128 GB
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• HD+ display

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Last week, OPPO unveiled the OPPO A53 smartphone in Indonesia. Soon after its launch, the company started teasing the phone’s arrival in India. The device has now gone official in India with a budget-friendly price tag of Rs. 12,990 (~$174). At this price, the OPPO A53 offers users with specs and features like 90Hz display, Snapdragon 460 chipset, 16-megapixel triple cameras, and a massive battery with fast charging support.

OPPO A53 price in India

The OPPO A53 has arrived in India in two options such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM +128 GB storage. These variants are priced at Rs 12,990 and Rs. 15,490 (~$208). Starting from today at 3 PM (local time) in India, the phone will be available for purchase through Flipkart. Customers can avail the OPPO A53 in color variants like Electric Black and Fancy Blue.

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OPPO A53 specifications and features

The OPPO A53 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD punch-hole display that produces a 20:9 aspect ratio and 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ resolution. The screen comes with support for the 90Hz refresh rate. The ColorOS 7.2 based Android 10 comes preinstalled on the OPPO A53.

It is the first phone in India to feature the Snapdragon 460 chipset. The SoC is coupled with up to 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. It has a shared SIM slot for adding a microSD card slot.

The OPPO A53 has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The rear shell of the phone has a rectangle-shaped camera module that houses a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The OPPO A53 has a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The handset comes with features like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio jack.

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OPPO A53 2020 made its debut in Indonesia on Thursday. The handset costs Rp 2,499,000 ($169) in the country for 4GB + 64GB storage configuration. It is scheduled to launch in India on August 25. Ahead of it, a new leak suggests the world’s second-largest smartphone market will get a different memory variant.

The OPPO A53 2020 is known as the first smartphone to launch with Snapdragon 460. It is probably also the first handset to sport an HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) LCD panel with 90Hz refresh rate. Also, it is priced competitively, compared to previous devices from the brand.

According to Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), this phone will be available in 6GB + 128GB combo in India initially. He added that the price of this model could be somewhere between ₹14,000 and ₹15,000. Also, he mentioned that the lower 4GB + 64GB variant that launched in Indonesia will make its way to India sometime later.

At this price, the device will have to compete with POCO M2 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Po, Realme 6, and Samsung Galaxy M21 in the country. But since OPPO is an offline-focused company with a heavy emphasis on marketing, it can definitely manage to push handsome units of A53 2020 edition into the hands of customers.

Anyway, it is not a bad budget smartphone per se as it features a 12MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 16MP punch-hole selfie camera, fingerprint sensor, microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging, and ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10.

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Yesterday, the OPPO A53 smartphone went official in Indonesia with a pricing of IDR 2,499,000 (~$170; ~Rs 12,700). The phone is now listed at Indonesia’s Lazada retailer site for pre-orders. Soon after its announcement in Indonesia, OPPO’s India wing confirmed that the phone will be made official in India on Aug. 25.

The official tweet from the brand states that the OPPO A53 will debut at 12:30 PM (local time) on Aug. 25. The poster has also revealed that the front and rear design of the phone. The A53 can be sporting a punch-hole screen. The rear side of the device has a quad camera system housed inside a rectangle-shape module. A fingerprint sensor can also be seen on the backside of the OPPO A53.

The faster and smoother #OPPOA53 is here! Get ready to feel the speed!
Launching on 25th August 2020, 12:30 PM. Stay tuned!
Know more: https://t.co/ZhIuKrLnBv pic.twitter.com/pI9mBmyM24

— OPPO India (@oppomobileindia) August 21, 2020

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OPPO A53 Specifications

Since the OPPO A53 has gone official in Indonesia, all its specifications and features are known. It is the first-ever phone to feature the Snapdragon 460 that debuted at the beginning of this year. The 6.5-inch LCD panel of the OPPO A53 supports HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The screen offers a tall aspect ratio of 20:9.

Sitting at the front is a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The back panel of the phone has a 13-megapixel main camera, and a pair of 2-megapixel lenses. The phone boots to ColorOS 7.2 based Android 10 OS.

The OPPO A53 draws power from a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged using an 18W fast charger. The device comes with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. It has a microSD card slot for additional storage. The OPPO A53 comes in colors like Electric Black and Fancy Blue in Indonesia.

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OPPO A53 2020 quietly launches in Indonesia as the world’s first smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. It comes in a single 4GB + 64GB storage configuration priced at Rp 2,499,000 ($169). The handset is available in two colors namely Electric Black and Fancy Blue.

The new budget smartphone from OPPO flaunts a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) LCD panel with 90Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, and a single punch-hole at the top left corner housing a 16MP selfie camera.

The rear of the phone is made of shiny polycarbonate to mimic glass build. There’s a 12MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, a fingerprint sensor, and OPPO branding on this back panel.

Other features of this handset include microSD card slot to expand storage up to 256GB, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging support.

The phone is up for pre-orders in Indonesia starting today until August 26. It should make its way to other markets like India in the coming days.

The other upcoming Snapdragon 460 devices are vivo Y20, Motorola Moto E7 Plus, and Nokia 3.4. None of them has a launch date yet.

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OPPO announced the Snapdragon 665 powered OPPO A52 phone in April this year. My Smart Price has carried a report on the leaked specs of the upcoming OPPO A53. The phone may debut as the first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 460 chipset.

OPPO A53 specifications (Rumored)

The OPPO A53 is rumored to arrive with a punch-hole LCD display of 6.5 inches. The screen resolution is not mentioned in the leak. Considering that the OPPO A52 came with Full HD+ resolution support, it is likely that the A53 will also feature an FHD+ display. The screen of the OPPO A53 will support 90Hz refresh rate.

The Snapdragon 665 SoC that powered the A52 came with four Kryo 260 Gold cores clocking at 2GHz and four Kryo 260 Silver cores working at 1.8GHz. The SoC includes Adreno 610 GPU. The Snapdragon 460 SoC that is rumored to fuel the A53 also features Adreno 610 GPU and four Kryo 240 Gold cores clocking at 1.8GHz along with four Kryo 240 Silver cores working at 1.8GHz

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The OPPO A53 has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 13-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera system. The phone will come with 18W fast charging for its 5,000mAh battery.

The OPPO A53 may come in variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM +128 GB storage. Some of the markets that are expected to receive the A53 are India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Europe.

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