Oppo A9 Vs Nokia 5.3 - Which One Is Better?

Empharand on 13/10/2020 - 22:28
Last edited 13/10/2020 - 22:35

Hey everyone,

I'm in the market for a new phone as I have cracked the screen + digitisier on my Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and it's $350-400 to replace the OLED screen + digitiser (Not worth it in my opinion)

Based on Amazon's Prime Day sales I have identified 2 potential replacements, just wondering if I can get your thoughts on which one is better

Option 1: Oppo A9
Amazon Link
GSM Arena Specs Page

Option 2: Nokia 5.3
Amazon Link
GSM Arena Specs Page

My pick would be the Oppo A9 as the specs are overall better; however I have heard that their warranty support is trash. The Nokia 5.3 has a Android One updates which is a big plus.

If you have any other suggestions around $200-300 then please let me know

Thank you in advance

Mobile Mobile Phone Nokia Oppo Android

Comments

  • brendanm on 13/10/2020 - 22:40
    +1

    Nokia. It's not oppo, and has android one.

    • MS Paint on 13/10/2020 - 22:53

      Dodgy USB-C port though

      • arislan on 13/10/2020 - 23:17
        +3

        What's so dodgy about it?

        • Zuba on 14/10/2020 - 01:46
          +1

          Defective USB-C port across their whole range of phones.

          • arislan on 14/10/2020 - 21:32

            @Zuba: Oh ok, we must be lucky then both our family phones have no issues.

            • Zuba on 15/10/2020 - 00:45

              @arislan: The problem usually arises after the warranty ends

  • swimmingtoad on 13/10/2020 - 22:41

    A9 has better specs, particularly the 20% larger battery.
    The Android One program is great though
    Really depends on what you use your phone for and what's important.
    Personally I think the Nokia styling if horrible, that that is highly subjective.

  • arislan on 13/10/2020 - 23:23

    Was in the same boat, went with Nokia 5.3 only because the Android One was preferable to me over the slightly better specs - so its probably a personal preference. Also owned a Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 7 plus so very familiar and happy with their value for money. Not sure if I'd want to switch to a Chinese brand which may or may not be chummy with the CCP.

  • levqchi on 13/10/2020 - 23:40
    +1

    Oppo looks great with higher specs but NFC is so useful - for Google Pay and things like trains and buses. That alone, in my opinion, makes the Nokia 5.3 worth it. I'm currently using the 5.3 and it's been ok so far.

    • arislan on 14/10/2020 - 11:07
      +1

      Yea, I pretty much stop carrying my credit card and opal card. Also went digital with my driver license, though it doesn't need NFC, but 1 more card out of my wallet. Trying to avoid the George Costanza wallet syndrome

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