Oppo A53s vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Oppo A53s (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 26/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 251,428); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53s doesn't; the Oppo A53s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A53s
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Oppo A53s better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 235g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A53s vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (63/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A53s | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A53s
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A53s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A53s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A53s and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Oppo A53s by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A53s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (100/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (63/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A53s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 66 points (92/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A53s and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Oppo A53s has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A53s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A53s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A53s over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.