Nokia 8 vs Oppo A53s

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Oppo A53s (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 26/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A53s 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 A53s doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 186g).

The Nokia 8 edges out the Oppo A53s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Oppo A53s
Performance 18
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • 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 camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Oppo A53s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Oppo A53s, the Nokia 8 scores 3 points higher (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A53s leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (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 Nokia 8 and the Oppo A53s are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A53s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (84/100 vs 63/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Oppo A53s: The Oppo A53s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Oppo A53s
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 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 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
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Oppo A53s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Oppo A53s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Oppo A53s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Oppo A53s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Oppo A53s Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
26/100 -74.2%
251428 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Oppo A53s by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Oppo A53s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (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 Nokia 8 and the Oppo A53s are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo A53s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (84/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Oppo A53s?

The Nokia 8 edges out the Oppo A53s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Oppo A53s?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Oppo A53s — 26/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Oppo A53s?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Oppo A53s?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A53s is a better fit for everyday use.