Oppo A53s vs Xiaomi 17

The Oppo A53s (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 26/100 (a 61-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 (3,274,157 vs 251,428); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53s doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Oppo A53s better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 191g

  • Overall rating 26/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 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 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A53s vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 61 points higher (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.

Oppo A53s: The Oppo A53s is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A53s Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 251428 3274157
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 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 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 A53s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A53s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A53s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Oppo A53s Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
26/100
251428 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +92.3%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Oppo A53s by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A53s
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (95/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (85/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (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 A53s or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 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?

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A53s over the Xiaomi 17?

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