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Oppo A98 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.72 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Oppo A98 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

90%

6.1

Technical score

10%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of smartphones
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

25%

4.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.9

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

7.8

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 70% of smartphones
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 234 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 72% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Oppo A98 5G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

25%

4.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.9

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

7.8

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

6.1
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 234 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Popularity:
Oppo A98 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 6.8 points, which is higher than 62.8% of smartphones.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.2
Brand name
Oppo
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor model which is slower than processors in 69.9% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2.4% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 76.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/3.3
Main camera aperture
f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/3.3
â–² Better than 82% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/3.3 which is wider than that of 82.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
31.4 mm²
Main camera sensor area
31.4 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 31.4 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 57.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
1.4 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.72 inches
Screen size
6.72 inches
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.72 inches which is larger than the screens of 62.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
392 ppi
Pixel density
392 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 392 ppi which is lower than that of 64% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
67 W
Charging speed
67 W
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 67 W which is faster than in 72.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.1% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
44 min
GSMArena full wired charge time
44 min
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 44 min which is faster than 74.9% of smartphones and equal to the time of 0.6% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
aptX Lossless
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
165.6 mm
Height
165.6 mm
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 165.6 mm which is taller than 70.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
Width
76.1 mm
Width
76.1 mm
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.1 mm which is wider than 53.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.2 mm
Thickness
8.2 mm
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.2 mm which is thinner than 51.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
192 g
Weight
192 g
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 192 g which is lighter than 58.8% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 3.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
100,320 cm³
Device volume
100,320 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 100,320 cm³ which is larger than 64.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
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Oppo A98 5G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    138
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (138 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    138 vs 99.5
  • 2.03x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    67 W
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (67 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    67 W vs 33 W
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    aptX Lossless
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 18 min faster GSMArena full wired charge time
    GSMArena full wired charge time
    44 min
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <36 min – >120 min
    This smartphone has a faster GSMArena full wired charge time than the average smartphone (44 min vs 62 min). The average charge time is 62 min.
    44 min vs 62 min
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    32 MP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.05 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.72 inches
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.72 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    32 MP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/3.3
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/3.3 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/3.3 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 0.05 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.72 inches
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.72 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    138
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (138 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    138 vs 99.5
  • 2.03x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    67 W
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (67 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    67 W vs 33 W
  • 18 min faster GSMArena full wired charge time
    GSMArena full wired charge time
    44 min
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <36 min – >120 min
    This smartphone has a faster GSMArena full wired charge time than the average smartphone (44 min vs 62 min). The average charge time is 62 min.
    44 min vs 62 min
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    aptX Lossless
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 30.7% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    545 min
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (545 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    545 min vs 786 min
  • 1.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Oppo A98 5G
    the average smartphone
    Oppo A98 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.91 vs 8.000).
    7.91 vs 8
  • 2% worse value for money
    Oppo A98 5G (8GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.19 vs 7.3).
    7.19 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 61% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    1,215
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,215 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,215 vs 3,115
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 70.5% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    362
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (362 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    362 vs 1,226
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 12.1% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    9,483
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (9,483 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    9,483 vs 10,783
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 8.5% lower PassMark single-core benchmark
    PassMark single-core benchmark
    904
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <408 – >2.4k
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (904 vs 988). The average smartphone scores 988 for single-core performance.
    904 vs 988
  • 20.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3,031
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (3,031 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    3,031 vs 3,825
  • 16.5% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    2,115
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2,115 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    2,115 vs 2,533
  • 4% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    904
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (904 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    904 vs 942
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.7 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 13
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.7 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.4 binned
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 1.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    31.4 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse display glass type
    Display glass type
    Panda 2 Glass
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Panda 2 Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Panda 2 Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 320 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    680 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (680 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    680 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 16.7% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    550 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (550 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    550 nits vs 660 nits
  • 0.8% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    392 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (392 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    392 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 30.7% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    545 min
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (545 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    545 min vs 786 min
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP54
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP54 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP54 vs IP67
  • 2 mm taller
    Height
    165.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (165.6 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    165.6 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    May 2023
    2023 vs 2024

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17/05/2023
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14/10/2023
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24/07/2023
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04/11/2023
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19/06/2023
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27/07/2023
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What we like about Oppo A98 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Excellent battery life, often lasting up to two days with moderate use and a large 5,000mAh capacity.
  • Very fast 67W SuperVOOC wired charging (a full charge takes under 45 minutes) and a charger is included in the box.
  • Smooth user experience with a large 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display that has a 120Hz refresh rate.
  • Stylish and premium-looking design, which is resistant to fingerprints and smudges despite being made of plastic.
  • Decent overall performance for daily tasks and casual gaming, thanks to the capable Snapdragon 695 5G chipset.
  • Generous 256GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 1TB via microSD card.
  • Cameras perform well in good lighting conditions, capturing sharp, detailed photos with natural colors.
  • Unique and fun-to-use 40x microscopic camera feature for detailed close-up shots.
  • Includes convenient features like a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers with an ultra-volume mode, strong phone signal reception, and NFC support.
  • The battery health engine technology is designed to double the battery lifespan to four years or more.

What we don't like about Oppo A98 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • The Snapdragon 695 5G processor is considered dated and underwhelming for its price point compared to competitors using newer chipsets.
  • Aggressive task management/background app killing in the ColorOS software can be annoying for users who multitask frequently.
  • The camera performance suffers in low-light conditions, producing noisy images even with night mode enabled.
  • Video recording capabilities are limited to 1080p at 30fps and lack OIS (only EIS available at 720p), which is a drawback for some users.
  • The phone comes with bloatware (pre-installed apps) and occasionally sends push notifications for more app installations.
  • Some users find the phone's flat edges make it less comfortable to hold without a case.
  • The display is an LCD panel, which offers less vibrant colors and contrast compared to the AMOLED screens available on similarly priced competitor phones.
  • No ultra-wide angle camera lens, which is a significant omission for many users.
  • The auto-brightness feature can be inconsistent, sometimes making the screen too dark.
  • Lacks premium features such as wireless charging, formal IP water resistance rating, or Gorilla Glass screen protection.

Verdict

The Oppo A98 5G is a mid-range smartphone featuring a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz LTPS LCD display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor with a generous 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which is expandable via microSD. Key pros include an exceptional 5000mAh battery with rapid 67W SuperVOOC fast charging, capable of a full charge in around 44 minutes, a versatile 64MP main camera system that includes a unique 40x microlens, and the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo speakers. Potential cons are that the processor, while efficient, is not suited for heavy gaming, the display is LCD rather than AMOLED and lacks HDR support, and video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps with no 4K option.

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