Oppo A53s vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Oppo A53s (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 26/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 251,428); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53s doesn't; the Oppo A53s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 45 points (71/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A53s
Performance 18
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
What makes Oppo A53s better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 218g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 992
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A53s vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (71/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53s notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 46/100).

Oppo A53s: The Oppo A53s is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A53s Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 251428 2614916
Geekbench Single 272 3228
Geekbench Multi 992 9553
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g 218 g
Launch price $469
Camera comparison
Oppo A53s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A53s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A53s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A53s and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A53s Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
26/100
251428 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +90.4%
2614916 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Oppo A53s by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A53s
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (90/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (84/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (77/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53s notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A53s or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 45 points (71/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A53s and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Oppo A53s has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A53s or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A53s or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A53s over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Oppo A53s is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.