Nokia 8 vs Oppo A53
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Oppo A53 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 27/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A53 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 251,428); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 186g).
Nokia 8
Oppo A53
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 992
- Lighter: 160g vs 186g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (13/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Oppo A53, the Nokia 8 scores 2 points higher (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A53 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Oppo A53 (33/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A53 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A53 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Oppo A53 (84/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Oppo A53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 251428 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 272 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 992 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Oppo A53
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Oppo A53
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Oppo A53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Oppo A53 by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.
Oppo A53
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Oppo A53 (33/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A53 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A53 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Oppo A53 (84/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Oppo A53?
The Nokia 8 edges out the Oppo A53 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Oppo A53?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Oppo A53 — 27/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Oppo A53?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Oppo A53?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A53 is a better fit for everyday use.