This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the OPPO A98 5G and realme 12 smartphones.
The OPPO A98 5G features a slightly larger 6.72-inch display, 64MP main camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset and 5G connectivity.
Meanwhile, the realme 12 features a 6.67-inch display, IP54 dust & water resistance, dual-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset. It is more affordable.
| Specs | OPPO A98 5G | realme 12 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.72-inch FHD+ LTPS LCD Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 392 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 680 nits max brightness, and punch-hole | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 295 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 165.6 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm | 162.95 x 74.74 x 7.92 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 187 g |
| Build | Glass front, Polycarbonate back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP54 dust & splash resistant | |
| Colors | Cool Black and Dreamy Blue | Pioneer Green, Skyline Blue |
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realme 12 The realme 12 is slightly lighter, thinner, and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 660 Gold @ 2.2GHz & 6x Kryo 660 Silver @ 1.7GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.8GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 13 with ColorOS 13.1 | Android 14 with realme UI 5.0 |
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OPPO A98 5G
The OPPO A98 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.7 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Microscope (f/3.3 Aperture, 40x @ 5.5mm) 2MP Monochrome (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording with EIS |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Sony LYT600, f/1.88 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 2MP Monochrome (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
32 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
16 Megapixels (f/2.45 Aperture) - Up to 720p video recording |
| Our pick: |
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realme 12
realme 12 has a slight camera advantage with optical image stabilization. However, OPPO A98 5G has an advantage for selfies with better front video recording capabilities. The two are still closely matched overall, and actual image quality may depend more on camera processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
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OPPO A98 5G
The OPPO A98 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Dual Speakers with up to 200% volume | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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OPPO A98 5G
Based on the specs, it has higher maximum volume and a 3.5mm audio jack. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 67W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 100% in 44 minutes) | 67W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 50% in 19 minutes) |
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Tie
Both phones offer comparable battery and charging specs. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | AED 1,099.00 Official Price / ₱18,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱13,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | September 14, 2023 | August 11, 2024 |
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