Oppo A53s vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Oppo A53s (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 26/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 251,428); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53s doesn't; the Oppo A53s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 62 points (88/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A53s
Performance 18
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Oppo A53s better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 219g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 992
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A53s vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 62 points higher (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).

Oppo A53s: The Oppo A53s is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A53s Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 251428 3654776
Geekbench Single 272 3640
Geekbench Multi 992 11033
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
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
Weight 186 g 219 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Oppo A53s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A53s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A53s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A53s and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A53s Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
26/100
251428 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +93.1%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Oppo A53s by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A53s
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (97/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (81/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (90/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A53s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 62 points (88/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A53s and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Oppo A53s has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A53s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A53s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A53s over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Oppo A53s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.