Last month, OPPO kicked off the ColorOS 12 Beta program for the OPPO A53s 5G smartphone. And now, right on schedule, the brand has begun rolling out a stable Android 12 build for Indian users on the A53s 5G.

The official community post says that the initial rollout is only a part of the first batch, meaning more batches will be following soon. If you haven’t received a notification for the update, then you may need to wait a while. Just make sure that your A53s 55 is on firmware version A.08/A.09 beforehand.

The brand has also stated that the update is only available for the Indian variant right now, and global users will likely receive it later on.

To check for the latest available update on your Reno4 or Reno4 Pro, head over to Settings > Software update. If you aren’t on the latest ColorOS 11 build, then you may not get the ColorOS 12 notification so might want to ensure that first.

ColorOS 12 is based on Android 12 and arrives with a bunch of new features and improvements. Elements throughout the interface have been tweaked visually, be it icons, the quick settings panel, or system apps. You also get some of those enhanced A12 privacy features such as the new Privacy Dashboard and microphone and camera Indicators.

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Following the update plans shared by OPPO earlier this month, the company has started recruiting Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta testers for two of its budget 5G smartphones. These devices are OPPO A53s 5G and OPPO A55 5G.

The OPPO A53s 5G and the OPPO A55 5G are the same phones for different markets. The former is sold in India, while the latter is available in China. Unsurprisingly, the latter model debuted first in January 2021, followed by the former in April 2021.

The handsets launched with ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11. But now, Interested users can finally try out Android 12-based ColorOS 12 by joining the beta program.

In order to do so, the smartphones should be on the following required firmware versions.

• OPPO A53s 5G (India) – A.08 or A.09
• OPPO A55 5G (China) – A.15

If you meet the criteria, then head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions to enroll in the ColorOS 12 beta initiative. The registrations will only remain open until tomorrow (March 16).

There could be more batches in the future but we cannot tell that for sure. Hence, if you are truly interested, then register yourselves as soon as possible.

Selected applicants will receive the beta software via OTA. They may receive more than one build during the testing process, which will be followed by a stable build in the future.

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Earlier this year, OPPO announced the OPPO A55 5G smartphone in China. The same phone has now gone official in India with the OPPO A53s 5G. It has dethroned Realme 8 5G (Rs 14,999) to become India’s most affordable 5G smartphone.

OPPO A53s 5G specifications and features

The OPPO A53s 5G is fitted with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a teardrop notch. The screen delivers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 60Hz refresh rate.

For snapping selfies, it possesses a front camera of 8-megapixel. The back panel of the device features a 13-megapixel primary camera and a pair of 2-megapixel auxiliary cameras for adding depth effects and for capturing macro shots.

The Dimensity 700 chipset is present under the hood of the OPPO A53s 5G. It comes with up to 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. For additional storage, it has a dedicated microSD card expansion slot.

The OPPO A53s 5G has a 5,000mAh battery, which supports only 10W charging. It ships with Android 11 OS and ColorOS 11.1. The other features that are packed inside the A53s 5G are dual SIM slot with 5G support, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

OPPO A53s 5G price in India

The OPPO A53s 5G has arrived in two models in India such as 6GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are priced at Rs 14,990 (~$201) and Rs 16,990 (~$228). The handset comes in colors like Crystal Blue and Ink Blue. Flipkart will carry out the first sale of the A53s 5G at 12 PM (local time) on May 2.

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