Oppo A53 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Oppo A53 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 27/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 251,428); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53 doesn't; the Oppo A53 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A53
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Oppo A53 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A53 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 59 points higher (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A53 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A53
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo A53
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A53 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Oppo A53 by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A53
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (94/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A53 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A53 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Oppo A53 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A53 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A53 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A53 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.