Google Pixel 8a vs Oppo A53s

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Oppo A53s (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460; estimated prices are $499 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 20/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A53s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 251,428); the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53s doesn't.

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 28 points (48/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Oppo A53s
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 992
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Oppo A53s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Lighter: 186g vs 188g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Oppo A53s, the Google Pixel 8a scores 28 points higher (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A53s leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A53s leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A53s is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A53s and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A53s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Oppo A53s: The Oppo A53s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Oppo A53s
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
AnTuTu 1433693 251428
Geekbench Single 1722 272
Geekbench Multi 4458 992
Display 6.1" OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 10, ColorOS 7.2
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm
Weight 188 g 186 g
Price $499 $150
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Oppo A53s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Oppo A53s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Oppo A53s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Oppo A53s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Oppo A53s Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
20/100 -470.2%
251428 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Oppo A53s by 470.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Oppo A53s
$150

Price difference: $349. Oppo A53s is cheaper by $349.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (70/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo A53s is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo A53s and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A53s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Oppo A53s?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 28 points (48/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Oppo A53s?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Oppo A53s — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Oppo A53s?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Oppo A53s?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Oppo A53s?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo A53s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.