Oppo A53 vs Vivo X500
The Oppo A53 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 251,428); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53 doesn't; the Oppo A53 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A53
Vivo X500
What makes Oppo A53 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A53 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A53 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A53
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A53
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A53 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Oppo A53 by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A53
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (96/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (84/100 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 Oppo A53 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A53 and the Vivo X500?
The Oppo A53 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A53 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A53 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A53 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.