Oppo A53 vs Xiaomi 17
The Oppo A53 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 27/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 251,428); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A53
Xiaomi 17
What makes Oppo A53 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A53 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 60 points higher (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A53 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A53
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A53
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A53 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Oppo A53 by 92.6% 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 Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (95/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (81/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A53 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 by 60 points (87/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A53 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Oppo A53 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A53 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A53 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A53 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.