Reviewing the Oppo A53, one of the best value sub-£200 budget smartphones in early 2021. With its price dropping to just £150, this phone is a strong rival to the Poco M3, Moto G9 Power and other affordable Androids. However, the Oppo A53's camera and performance proved superior to those budget blowers in my week of testing. This is one of my favourite cheap options right now - check out my round-up of the greatest budget smartphones in 2021 for more ideas!

One of the few disadvantages of this mobile is the old software - it's still stuck on Android 10 and ColorOS 7. The display is only HD+ and that 90Hz refresh doesn't seem to be as effective as some rivals. However, those grumbles aside, the Oppo A53 is fantastic.

The triple lens camera can capably capture good looking photos as long as the light doesn't get too low, including respectable home movies. Performance is smooth and gaming on PubG and Call of Duty is perfectly possible. While the battery life is absolutely stellar, matching the Moto G9 Power and Poco M3.

So that's my review of the Oppo A53, check back for more on the greatest budget handsets of 2021!