OPPO A52 to A55 Comparison: Best Budget Smartphones

OPPO A52 / A53 / A54 / A55 (2020–2021)

Product Overview: The OPPO A52, A53, A54, and A55 are entry – to – mid – range Android smartphones released between 2020 and 2021, targeting cost – conscious users seeking reliable daily performance, long battery life, and basic photography capabilities. All models run ColorOS based on Android 10/11, with 1–2 major OS updates and 2–3 years of security patches. They feature large batteries, expandable storage via microSD, and 3.5 mm headphone jacks, which are key selling points in the budget segment.

Core Specifications Comparison

Component	OPPO A52 (2020)	OPPO A53 (2020)	OPPO A54 (2021, 4G/5G)	OPPO A55 (2021, 5G)
Display	6.5 – inch FHD+ IPS LCD, 2400×1080 (405 ppi), 60 Hz, 480 nits peak, side – mounted fingerprint	6.5 – inch HD+ IPS LCD, 1600×720 (270 ppi), 90 Hz, 480 nits peak, side – mounted fingerprint	6.52 – inch HD+ IPS LCD, 1600×720 (270 ppi), 90 Hz, 480 nits peak, side – mounted fingerprint	6.52 – inch HD+ IPS LCD, 1600×720 (270 ppi), 90 Hz, 480 nits peak, side – mounted fingerprint
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (11nm, octa – core: 4×2.0 GHz Cortex – A73 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex – A53), Adreno 610	Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (11nm, octa – core: 4×1.8 GHz Cortex – A73 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex – A53), Adreno 610	4G: Snapdragon 460; 5G: Snapdragon 480 (8nm, octa – core: 2×2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold + 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 460 Silver), Adreno 619	MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7nm, octa – core: 2×2.2 GHz Cortex – A76 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex – A55), Mali – G57 MC2
Memory & Storage	4/6/8 GB LPDDR4X RAM; 64/128 GB eMMC 5.1; microSD expandable up to 256 GB	4/6/8 GB LPDDR4X RAM; 64/128/256 GB eMMC 5.1; microSD expandable up to 256 GB	4/6/8 GB LPDDR4X RAM; 64/128 GB eMMC 5.1; microSD expandable up to 1 TB	4/6/8 GB LPDDR4X RAM; 128 GB eMMC 5.1; microSD expandable up to 1 TB
Rear Camera	48 MP wide (f/1.79, PDAF)+8 MP ultra – wide (f/2.2)+2 MP macro (f/2.4)	13 MP wide (f/2.2, PDAF)+2 MP macro (f/2.4)+2 MP depth (f/2.4)	13 MP wide (f/2.2, PDAF)+8 MP ultra – wide (f/2.2)+2 MP macro (f/2.4)+2 MP mono	13 MP wide (f/2.2, PDAF)+2 MP macro (f/2.4)+2 MP depth (f/2.4)
Front Camera	16 MP (f/2.0, 1080p@30fps)	16 MP (f/2.0, 1080p@30fps)	16 MP (f/2.0, 1080p@30fps)	16 MP (f/2.0, 1080p@30fps)
Battery & Charging	5000 mAh; 18 W wired charging	5000 mAh; 18 W wired charging	5000 mAh; 18 W wired charging	5000 mAh; 18 W wired charging
Design & Build	163.8×75.5×8.1 mm, 184 g; plastic back + frame; colors: Twilight Black, Stream White	162.2×75.1×8.4 mm, 186 g; plastic back + frame; colors: Moonlight Black, Electric Blue	163.6×75.7×8.4 mm, 189 g; plastic back + frame; colors: Crystal Black, Rainbow Blue	163.6×75.7×8.4 mm, 193 g; plastic back + frame; colors: Starry Black, Rainbow Blue
Connectivity	4G, Wi – Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, 3.5 mm jack, dual speakers	4G, Wi – Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, no NFC, 3.5 mm jack, dual speakers	4G/5G, Wi – Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, no NFC, 3.5 mm jack, single speaker	5G, Wi – Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, no NFC, 3.5 mm jack, single speaker

Key Feature Breakdown

1. Performance & Software

A52: Snapdragon 665 offers mid – tier performance for daily tasks, social media, and light gaming; ColorOS 7.1 with AI Battery Saver and Game Space.
A53: Snapdragon 460 is budget – focused, ideal for basic use; 90 Hz display improves scrolling smoothness vs. 60 Hz panels.
A54: 5G variant (Snapdragon 480) adds 5G connectivity with better power efficiency; 4G variant is for users in non – 5G regions.
A55: Dimensity 700 5G chip delivers faster 5G speeds and multitasking than A54’s Snapdragon 480, with 7nm process for longer battery life.

2. Camera Capabilities

A52: 48 MP main sensor + 8 MP ultra – wide for versatile shots; 2 MP macro for close – ups.
A53: 13 MP main sensor with PDAF for fast autofocus; depth sensor for portrait bokeh.
A54: 4 – lens setup (4G/5G) includes ultra – wide and mono sensors for better low – light and landscape shots.
A55: 13 MP main + macro + depth for basic photography; AI – enhanced portrait and night modes for improved image quality.

3. Battery & Charging

All models have a 5000 mAh battery for 1.5+ days of use, paired with 18 W wired charging (0–100% in ~2.5 hours). No wireless charging—standard for budget devices.

4. Design & Durability

Plastic builds keep costs low; side – mounted fingerprint sensors are reliable. The A53/A54/A55 have 90 Hz displays for smoother UI navigation vs. A52’s 60 Hz panel.

Market Position & Limitations

Market Position

Positioned in the entry – to – mid – range segment, competing with Xiaomi Redmi 9/10 series, Samsung Galaxy A12/A22, and vivo Y series. Strong in emerging markets (India, Southeast Asia) due to affordable pricing, expandable storage, and large batteries.