Oppo A53s vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Oppo A53s (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 26/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 251,428); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53s doesn't; the Oppo A53s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 61 points (87/100 vs 26/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo A53s

Performance 18
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Oppo A53s better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 224g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 992
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A53s vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 61 points higher (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 251428 3950082
Geekbench Single 272 3639
Geekbench Multi 992 11047
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 186 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Oppo A53s

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Oppo A53s

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Oppo A53s

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A53s and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A53s Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
26/100
251428 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +93.6%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Oppo A53s by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Oppo A53s

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (98/100 vs 18/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (83/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo A53s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 61 points (87/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A53s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Oppo A53s has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A53s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A53s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A53s over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.