In 2015, Oppo launch a series of Oppo A53 with limited advancements, and soon it was kicked out of the market 5 years later, in August 2020, Oppo launched A53 2020 once again, and it was appreciated for its budget-friendly price, giving tough competition to its competitors. Its colors during its launch were Electric Black, Fairy White, and Fancy Blue. But soon it disappeared from the market as well.
This smartphone series was launched by the company Oppo in August 2020 after the disappointing Oppo A53 2015. It was heavily criticised for the costly price of the phone for average features it was offering. The company’s vision was to provide advanced features smartphones at an affordable price. It succeeded at some level but it could not sustain in the market for long. In this blog you will read the detailed features, the reviews and criticisms, the smartphone’s disappearance from the market and much more.
Pricing of Oppo A53
Given below are the launch prices of Oppo A53 in different countries. The price for any electronic device decreases in the market to gain more customers and after it gains significant popularity.
Price of Oppo A53 in different countries (4GB RAM+ 64 GB Storage)
The table shows that Oppo A53’s price range in different countries was around Rs 13,000 to 18,000 INR(approx converted for better understanding) in the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant.
| Country | Variant (4GB RAM + 64GB Storage) | Original Launch Price | Approximate INR Equivalent (at launch in 2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage | ₹12,990 | ₹12,990 |
| Australia | 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage | A$ 299 | ~₹17,258 |
| Singapore | 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage | SG$ 329 | ~₹17,678 |
| Indonesia | 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage | IDR 2,499,000 | ~₹13,265 |
Price of Oppo A53 in different countries(6GB RAM + 128 GB Storage
In the Table it is being shown that Oppo A53’s price range was around Rs 16,000 to Rs 20,000 INR in different countries with the 6GB RAM and 128 GB storage.
| Country | Original Launch Price | Approximate INR Equivalent (at launch in 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Original Launch Price | Approximate INR Equivalent (at launch in 2020) |
| India | Rs 15,490 | Rs15,490 |
| Australia (A$) | A$ 349 (as A53s model) | Rs 20,135 |
| Singapore (SG$) | SG$ 369 (approx.) | Rs 19,820 |
| Indonesia (IDR) | Not officially launched | – |
Note: The Table of the prices given above is not exact prices, they are approximate prices after exchange rate and local taxes and duties .
Features of Oppo A53
Display:
- There was a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution (720×1600 pixels) and 90Hz refresh rate.
- There was a punch-hole like design for the front camera.
- The Screen was protect with Gorilla Glass 3.
- It weighed around 186 grams and its dimensions were 169.3 x 75.1 x 8.6 mm.
Functionality:
- It ran on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 octa-core processor (1.8 GHz).
- There were two RAMs available during that time:4GB RAM AND 6GB RAM.
- Adding on the RAMs ; there were two storage options available that were 64GB or 128GB internal storage; it was expandable up to 256 GB via microSD
- It was support by Android 10 with ColorOS 7.2.
Camera:
- There was a Triple rear camera setup in the back camera: 13 MP primary (f/2.2), 2 MP macro, 2 MP depth sensor.
- Front camera: There was a 16 MP (f/2.0) lens for selfies.
- The rear cameras had LED flash
- The quality of video recording was up to 1080p at 30fps.
Battery and Charging:
- It use a lithium- ion battery model BLP803 that had a capacity of 5000mAh. It had a 18W charger use for fast charging using a Type-C USB.
- The battery helped in phone usage up to 10-12 hours.
Connectivity:
- It had dual Nano-SIM slots with 4G LTE support (including Band 40 for India).
- The Wi-Fi connectivity was around 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and the Bluetooth was 5.0, GPS with A-GPS and Glonass.
- It had a 3.5mm headphone jack.
- The 5G connectivity wasn’t supported on Oppo A53 2020 as 5G was launched in India in 2022.
Other Features:
- It had a fingerprint sensor for privacy reasons.
- It also supports Face unlock support.
- There were many sensors such as accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, compass/magnetometer, etc.
- There was a FM radio option as well.
- AptX-HD audio codec supported the audio in the smartphone.
Competitor analysis of Oppo A53
| Features | OPPO A53 | Realme 6 | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (approx) | Starting ₹12,990 | Starting ₹10,990 | Starting ₹12,999 | Starting ~₹15,999 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | MediaTek Helio G90T | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Exynos 9611 |
| Display | 6.5″ HD+ IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | 6.5″ FHD+ IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | 6.67″ FHD+ IPS LCD, 60Hz refresh rate | 6.4″ FHD+ Super AMOLED, 60Hz refresh rate |
| Rear Camera | Triple: 13MP (main) | Quad: 64MP (main) | Quad: 48MP (main) | Quad: 64MP (main) |
| Battery | 5000mAh, 18W fast charging | 4300mAh, 30W flash charging | 5020mAh, 18W fast charging | 6000mAh, 15W fast charging |
| Performance | Adequate for basic daily tasks, but struggled with intensive gaming and heavy use. Prone to lags. | Strong gaming performance and smooth UI experience for the price point. | Good all-round performance with a capable mid-range chipset. | Smooth for daily tasks, but Exynos 9611 had mixed reviews for gaming performance. |
| Target Customer | Budget-conscious users prioritizing brand name, design, smooth screen scrolling (90Hz), and long battery life for everyday use. | Performance and gaming enthusiasts seeking the best possible processor and fast charging in the budget segment. | Value-for-money buyers who wanted a balanced spec sheet for general use. | Users prioritizing superior display quality (AMOLED), camera details, and massive battery life. |
| Key Praise | The 90Hz refresh rate display was a standout feature for the price; excellent battery life; stylish design and in-hand feel. | Powerful G90T processor, 64MP camera, 30W fast charging speed. | Snapdragon 720G performance, large screen, solid build quality. | Super AMOLED display, massive 6000mAh battery, and 32MP selfie camera. |
| Criticism | The Snapdragon 460 processor was deemed very slow for the price; poor camera quality, especially in low light; HD+ resolution. | Smaller battery (4300mAh) compared to competitors. | 60Hz refresh rate display, a common criticism at a time when 90Hz was becoming a trend. | Slower 15W charging speed; Exynos processor performance perceived as less efficient than Qualcomm rivals. |
| Out of Market | Discontinued (Late 2020/Early 2021). No longer in new production. | Discontinued (Late 2020/Early 2021). Replaced by Realme 7 series. | Discontinued (2021). Replaced by Redmi Note 10 Pro. | Discontinued (2021). Replaced by M32/M33. |
Reviews: Oppo A53
During its launch in August 2020, it received mixed reviews. While some appreciat the affordable price it was being sold at and the battery life. Others criticized the limited software and hardware upgradation which restricted heavy use of gaming applications. Other features noted by the customers were :
Design : The smartphone was sleek, slim and stylish giving it a premium look.
Audio & Sound: The dual stereo speakers with Dirac’s automatic audio provide clear sound and a good listening experience.
Functionality : The Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor was a major point of criticism. It was observe that the phone was slow and lagged a lot during heavy usage of apps.
Camera Quality: The 13 MP main sensor and 2 MP macro/depth sensors could not provide clear and sharp pictures. The lack of Ultrawide lens was also called out.
Why is Oppo A53 not seen anymore?
As discussed in the previous section, Oppo A53 received mixed reviews upon its launch from praises for its affordability, battery usage to criticisms for lagging, lack of software and hardware upgradation. These reasons led to the people preferring other smartphones over it in the same price range, advanced features, supporting gaming applications, etc. Other reasons included in its discontinuation were :
Outdated Software & hardware : The software and hardware installed in Oppo A53
were outdate according to the standards of 2020. Other smartphones had better advanced components installed in it at the same price range.
Continuous upgradation: Oppo A53 didn’t reinvent itself with the continuous technological advancements the other smartphones were doing. So it led to the smartphone not being known for its good reputation in the market.
Tough Competitors: Other smartphones such as Xiaomi, Realme, Samsung launched their smartphones series with better features at same or lower prices.
Product Lifecycle: Tech Companies usually have limited production cycles, as Oppo might have wanted to capitalize on Oppo as a brand after the release of its previous smartphones, so it decided to launch other smartphones such as Oppo A53s 5G
Is Oppo A53 available in the market in 2025 ?
No, with the continuous criticisms of its features by the standards of 2020 and facing tough competition in the market, it slowly started disappearing from the market. People chose other brands that had much better features to offer and displayed constant innovation from their components’ upgradation. Consumers even start preferring its own series smartphone, Oppo A53s 5g launched in 2021, which was marketed an affordable 5g in 2021.
However one needs to keep in mind few things before buying this phone:
Availability: As it is found in refurbishes sites, the stocks may be inconsistent and infrequent due to the discontinuation of the production.
Prices: One needs to check the prices in different refurbished websites and retailers to get a fair deal.
Condition: One needs to ensure the condition of the smartphone before purchasing, especially on online sites.
Warranty: Refurbished Oppo A53 may have limited warranty but use smartphones might not have Oppo warranty so the customers need to look for the smartphone according to their need.
Conclusion
The Company Oppo launched its series in August 2020 after its first launch in 2015. It could have been Oppo A53 2.0 , but it was not able to sustain in the market for long. Its poor features, lack of innovation and upgradation and being in the tough market where its competitors had many things to offer led to its downfall. Even after facing criticisms, the company didn’t reinvent the series and instead focuse on launching its other smartphones. In the end, customers didn’t prefer this and purchased other smartphones. Today, in 2025, Oppo A53 is not in the market. Though, the refurbished and use smartphones are available in refurbished sites and retailers.
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