OPPO Reno 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: Which is better

OPPO Reno 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: This is the comparison between the Reno 7 Pro from OPPO and the Galaxy A53 5G from Samsung. Both phones are mid-range smartphones with some really nice features. But, between the Galaxy A53 5G and Reno 7 Pro, which is better? Well, let’s find out.

To know which of these phones is better, we’ll have to look through the specifications and understand the similarities and differences. Then, I’ll point out areas where one is better than the other. At the end of this post, you’ll understand which is better and why.

OPPO Reno 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Specifications	Reno 7 Pro	Galaxy A53 5G
Display	6.55-inch, 90Hz	6.52-inch, 120Hz
RAM	8/12GB	6/8GB
Storage	256GB	128/256GB
Back Camera	50 + 8 + 2MP	64 + 12 + 5 + 5MP
Front Camera	32MP	32MP
Chipset	Dimensity 1200 Max 5G	Exynos 1280 5G
Software	Android 11	Android 12
Battery	4,500mAh (65W)	5,000mAh (25W)
IP Rating	NO	IP67

Display and Design

The OPPO Reno 7 Pro comes with a 6.55-inch display, HDR10+ support, and an AMOLED panel with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Its build material is Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Panda Glass), and aluminum frame. The front screen is flat and it has a punch hole at the top left corner.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G comes with a 6.52-inch display, 120Hz refresh rate, AMOLED panel, and has support for HDR10+ support. It also has a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and its peak brightness is 1000 nits. Its build material is Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, and plastic frame. Galaxy A53 5G is rated to be IP67 water and dust resistant and it has a single punch hole at the top center screen.

There is really not much difference in the size and quality of the display. But the Galaxy A53 5G comes with a faster 120Hz refresh rate and is built to be water and dust resistant. These two features are missing from the display and build of the Reno 7 Pro. The higher refresh rate and water/dust resistant feature make the Galaxy A53 5G a better device here.

Camera

When it comes to cameras the OPPO Reno 7 Pro has triple rear cameras and a single front camera. At the rear, it has a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 32MP selfie camera. The rear camera can shoot videos in 4K resolution and it has gyro-EIS for video stabilization.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G features a quad rear camera set-up and a single front camera. It has a 64MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro lens, a 5MP depth sensor, and a 32MP selfie camera. Both the front and back camera can shoot videos in 4K resolution and also has gyro-EIS for video stabilization.

The camera quality of both phones is really good. But, the Galaxy A53 5G takes it up a notch with its OIS feature and extra 5MP depth sensor lens. The Galaxy A53 5G captures more details and keeps the object more in focus. Plus, the front and rear cameras of the Galaxy A53 5G can shoot videos in 4K resolution but only the rear camera of the Reno 7 Pro can do this. Overall, the Galaxy A53 5G edge the Reno 7 Pro when it comes to camera quality and features.

Performance | Storage | RAM | 5G

The performance of both smartphones is very different. The chipset inside the OPPO Reno 7 Pro is the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Max 5G. While the chipset inside the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is the Samsung’s Exynos 1280 5G. The Exynos 1280 5G chipset is a good performing chipset but still ranks lower when compared to the Dimensity 1200 Max 5G chip.

The chipset inside the Reno 7 Pro is about 1.5x faster and 2x more power-efficient compared to the chipset inside the Galaxy A53 5G. The chipset inside the Reno 7 Pro has faster CPU and GPU cores. Both phones have support for 5G network connectivity.

The RAM inside OPPO Reno 7 Pro is 8/12GB RAM and the storage option is 256GB. The RAM inside the Galaxy A53 5G is 6/8GB RAM and the storage options are 128GB and 256GB. The Galaxy A53 5G has room for storage expansion via a microSD card slot while the Reno 7 Pro has no space for storage expansion.

When it comes to gaming, overall performance, and power efficiency, the OPPO Reno 7 Pro is better than the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. The performance of the Reno 7 Pro beats that of the Galaxy A53 5G in every aspect thanks to the Dimensty 1200 Max chipset inside. The OPPO Reno 7 Pro features a more powerful GPU, faster CPU cores, a better ISP, and a better Neural engine.

Software

The OPPO Reno 7 Pro boots ColorOS 12 based on Android 11 out of the box. OPPO has promised three years of major software updates and security patches. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G boots One UI 4 based on Android 12 out of the box. Samsung has promised four years of major software updates and five years of monthly security patches.

When it comes to software, the Galaxy A53 5G has better software plans/policies. In fact, Samsung has the best software update policy in the Android industry. And while the Reno 7 Pro will stop getting OS updates at Android 14, the Galaxy A53 5G will get OS updates till Android 16 (two years software update difference).

Battery

The OPPO Reno 7 Pro is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with a 65W fast charge. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is also powered by a 4,500mAh battery but with a 25W fast charge. You will get better battery life and experience in the OPPO Reno 7 Pro.

This is because the Reno 7 Pro uses a 90Hz refresh rate which is not as battery demanding as the 120Hz refresh rate of the Galaxy A53 5G. The Reno 7 Pro also comes with a faster charge which means you’ll be able to charge the battery faster when it’s down.

OPPO Reno 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: Price

The starting price of the OPPO Reno 7 Pro is $699 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. While the price of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is about $449 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. The Reno 7 Pro offers twice the storage and also costs an extra $300.

Buy Reno 7 Pro and Galaxy A53 5G

Reno 7 Pro	Price	Galaxy A53 5G	Price
Buy from Giztop	$699	Buy on Amazon	$449
		Buy on Amazon DE	€509

OPPO Reno 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: Verdict

So, between the OPPO Reno 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A53 5G which is better? The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is the better device because it offers better value for the money. Allow me to explain.

The OPPO Reno 7 Pro is no doubt the best performing phone between these two. It has a better chipset with faster CPU cores and a more powerful GPU. It also has a decent camera setup and a better usage battery experience.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G on the other hand offers you the best value for the money. It has a more complete camera setup with more features, it has a faster display, it’s also the more durable device with its IP67 water/dust resistant rating, it has a better software update policy, and its price is $300 less.

If I’m to score both phones, I’ll score the OPPO Reno 7 Pro (48%) and the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (52%). Even though the Reno 7 Pro offers better performance, the Galaxy A53 5G is a more balanced device and offers better value for money.