OnePlus 15 vs Oppo A53
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Oppo A53 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 27/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 251,428); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53 doesn't; the Oppo A53 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Oppo A53
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Oppo A53 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 213g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Oppo A53, the OnePlus 15 scores 59 points higher (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Oppo A53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 251428 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 272 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 992 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Oppo A53
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A53
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Oppo A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Oppo A53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Oppo A53 by 1334.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A53
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (97/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Oppo A53?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Oppo A53?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Oppo A53 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Oppo A53?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Oppo A53?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Oppo A53?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.