Specification & Review of 2023 OPPO A98 5G : A Series with The Biggest SuperVOOC
OPPO A98 5G key specs: 6.72″ display · Snapdragon 695 5G chipset · 64MP AI Camera, Micro Lens 40x · 5000mAh battery, 67W SUPERVOOC · 256GB storage, 8GB RAM (+ RAM Expansion up to 8GB).
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| Released in year: 2023 Price: Rp 4,899,000 |
OPPO A98 5G is the highest A Series smartphone introduced by OPPO. This device comes with all the favorite features, including IP certification, NFC and a capable camera . But the highlight of this product is still the battery capacity and SuperVOOC charging features that are presented quite capable for the A series class that will be widely used on the streets.
OPPO A98 5G Full Specifications
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| Color Options | Dreamy Blue, Cool Black |
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| Sales Package | OPPO A98 5G Phone, Silicon Case, SuperVOOC 67W Power Adapter, USB A to USB C Data Cable, Pin Ejector, Documents |
| Dimensions & Weight (mm&gram) | 165,6 × 76,1 × 8,2 mm/ 192 gram |
| SIM & Network | Dual Nano SIM, 5G/4G LTE/HSPA+/3G/2G, WiFi a/b/g/n/ac |
| Operating System (OS) | ColorOS 13.1, based on Android 13 |
| Supported external storage | Yes, MicroSD card up to 1TB |
| Display – Screen Type | 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio), 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density), IPS LCD, 5500 nits (typ), 680 nits (HBM) |
| Processor/ CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm); Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold Cortex-A78 & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver Cortex-A55), GPU: Adreno 619 |
| RAM & Internal Storage | 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB Storage |
| Camera (MP/feature) | Rear Camera Triple: 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) 2 MP, f/3.3 (microscope) Video: 1080p@30fpsFront Camera Single: 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide) Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Battery type (type) | 5000 mAh Li-po (non-removable); SUPERVOOC 67W |
OPPO A98 5G Features
- Removable battery : No
- Multitouch : Yes
- Dual SIM : Yes
- 3G HSDPA : Yes
- 4G LTE : Yes
- 5G Ready : Yes
- NFC : Yes
- USB On-the-go : Yes
- GPS : Yes
- Fingerprint : Yes
- Dual Front Camera : No
- Memory external : Yes
- Gyroscope : Yes
- Stereo Speaker : Yes
- 4K video recording : No
- Video player : Yes
- Music player : Yes
- 3.5 Audio Port : Yes
OPPO A98 5G Advantages & Disadvantages
Plus:
- Capable camera in optimal light
- Large Memory + RAM Expansion
- Large and Long Lasting Battery
- 67W SUPERVOOC
- NFC
Minus:
- The design feels monotonous
OPPO A98 5G Reviews
OPPO A98 5G Review – OPPO Glow Signature Design
Of the several OPPO A Series launched in the early second semester of 2023, the OPPO A98 5G is the highest series. This can be seen from the design aspect. The OPPO A98 looks similar to several Reno Series products.
This is possible because the OPPO A98 5G also carries the same back cover design, namely OPPO Glow. It is a layered coating technique using paint that is resistant to extreme scratches and does not store fingerprints easily. And makes it comfortable to hold.
A number of familiar accents are present in the camera section. And also the area surrounding it. Even with the arrangement of the camera and the light ring that is quite tempting to explore further.
There are two color choices provided by OPPO, namely Cool Black which looks macho, and also Dreamy Blue which looks shiny with glitter grains that will reflect attractive light.
Carrying a firm box-shaped edge, the A98 5G will give a different effect when used. Whether you like it or not. What is certain is that from the appearance side, it looks cool. Especially when you see the bone or flat edge of the phone. Also some buttons and ports that inhabit this area. Especially on the power button which also functions as a fingerprint sensor.
OPPO A98 5G Review – Display LTPS 120Hz
OPPO A98 5G carries a 6.72-inch screen. Emitting FHD+ resolution with a high brightness level of 680 nits. This means it is quite capable when used under the blazing sun.
Interestingly, the OPPO A98 5G screen has a 120Hz refresh rate. The refresh rate that makes users of this phone comfortable when opening TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and so on, because it will reduce the delay when we slide the screen up and down.
Like other OPPO A Series phones, there are many display-related settings on this phone. Including the eye comfort feature, and screen color mode that will adjust the phone’s screen display to suit the user’s wishes.
This setting will accompany the Audio setting which also supports Super Volume up to 200% of the normal volume.
OPPO A98 5G Review – ColorOS 13.1 and Other Apps
OPPO A98 5G carries the ColorOS 13.1 UI. This means that this phone is equipped with many important features, especially on the software side, such as RAM Expansion. Equipped with the presence of a number of contemporary connections, such as 5G connections, NFC, complete HD Bluetooth Codec Audio including LDAC, and a 3.5 mm audio port.
OPPO A98 5G Review – Memory and Chipset
OPPO A98 5G comes with the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset. This is a significant improvement compared to the previous A series such as the A96 which still carries a 4G chipset. This means that as an A series phone, the A98 5G is a phone with quite luxurious hardware support.
Future proof, aka will be able to meet the needs of users in the future, the 5G modem on this phone can be used to access data at higher speeds than now. Aka the 5G standard, although there is no further news about when this technology will be adopted evenly throughout Indonesia.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G is a relatively new mid-range chipset. Carrying an 8-core CPU with a division of 2 Kryo 660 Gold (Cortex A78) and 6 Kryo 660 Silver (Cortex A55), allows the processes running in the system to remain efficient but still powerful.
Moreover, with 8 GB of RAM memory that can be expanded to 16 GB via RAM expansion, also 256 GB of storage that can be added using a MicroSD card.
Benchmark results show relatively good numbers in this class.
OPPO A98 5G Review – Super Fast Battery and Charging
OPPO A98 5G is equipped with a large capacity battery, which is 5,000 mAh. With a new CPU that prioritizes efficient power usage, this battery life can last all day. For example, in Taman Mini which we visited yesterday.
For taking pictures, making videos and editing videos and photos all day long, this phone’s battery can last all day. And even if we push its capabilities further by utilizing a 5G connection, for example, the battery might drain faster, but don’t worry because the A98 5G is an A Series phone with the largest SUperVOOC support, which is 67W. In the same class as Reno and flagship phones.
With this much superVOOC support, we can charge from zero to full in 30 minutes.
OPPO A98 5G Review – Great Camera Outdoor and Indoor
We have written about the capabilities of this phone’s camera in a previous article (link ). At that time the sky in Jakarta was cloudy, but it didn’t rain. But the results of this phone’s camera can still be appreciated.
OPPO A98 5G carries a flagship camera configuration: 64MP AI camera, 32MP Selfie Camera, 2MP Depth Camera , and 2MP Micro Lens.
There are already the latest features, such as Portrait Mode, AI Portrait Retouching, Selfie HDR, AI Color Portrait, and many more features that make it possible to produce qualified photos to be shown off on social media.
Including a micro photography feature that can be used when you find an interesting object texture while traveling.
As usual, we tried to capture unique things during this trip and here are some of them. We did not edit the colors and sharpness, just reduced the size so that it can be displayed on this website properly.
Here are the results of the photos after we resized them so they can be displayed nicely on this website.
Conclusion
OPPO A98 5G is an A Series phone that can almost be called the Reno series. All the features it brings remind us of the current and previous members of the Reno Series. At a price of 4 million, we can get charming battery life, incredible charging speed, and a camera that displays colors as beautiful as the original.