Oppo A98 5G

The Oppo A98 5G price in Kenya is Ksh 42,000. The 5 G-enabled quality design phone features a large 6.72-inch IPS LCD with 120Hz refresh rate and a high 1080 x 2400piels screen resolution. The phone measures 165.6 x 76.1 x 8.2mm and weighs 192g making it easy to handle. The phone features a dual rear camera with 64MP main and 2MP depth cameras with a 2MP 40x microlens. The front camera is a 32MP camera. Both cameras support ideos up to 1080p@30fps. For storage, the phone has an 8GB RAM expandable by another 8GB and a 256GB internal storage. Oppo A98 has a dedicated microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB.

Oppo A98 is powered by a Li-Po 5000mAh non-removable battery charged using a USB Type C 2.0 fast charging at 67W. The phone runs on the ColorOS 13.1 based on Android 13. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm) high-performance chipset with an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 619 GPU. Oppo A98 supports 5G connectivity, WI-FI, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC. The phone is available at Phoneprice Kenya.

Oppo A98 5G  Specs

Announced Released	9th May 2023 19th May 2023
Price	Ksh. 42,000
RAM	8GB+8GB Expandable RAM
Internal Storage	256GB
SD Card Slot	Yes, Dedicated
Weight	192g
Dimensions	165.6 x 76.1 x 8.2mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Display	IPS LCD
Display Size	6.72 inches (86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen Resolution	1080×2400 pixels resolution, 392ppi density
Refresh Rate	120Hz
Operating System	Android 13, ColorOS 13.1
Chipset	Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2 x 2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6..7 Ghz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU	Adreno 619
Camera	Rear Camera 64MP of f/1.7, 26mm wide, PDAF 2MP f/2.4, Depth 2MP f/3.3, 34mm Microscope Supporting video quality of 1080p@30fps LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Selfie Camera 32MP, f/2.4, 22mm wide Supporting video quality at1080p@30fps Panorama
Network	GSM, HPSA, LTE, 5G
SIM Card	Nano sim (Dual Standby mode)
3.5mm jack	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, 5.1
GPS	Yes. Equipped with GLONASS, GPS, A-GPS, and GALILEO
Loudspeaker	Yes, Stereo
Wi-Fi & WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0
NFC	Yes
Radio	No
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, Compass.
Battery	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging	Wired Fast charging 67W (Supervooc)
Color	Cool Black, Dreamy Blue, Bold Gold

Design and Physical Attributes

Oppo A98 has the sleek and appealing design of a modern-day smartphone that speaks class and style. The phone is rectangular measuring 165.6 x 76.1 x 8.2mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) with rounded corners that give it a decent and cool appearance. The phone has an IPS LCD glass front and a plastic back with a matt finish. The back has a gleaner with a smooth yet tough, fingerprint and scratch-resistant surface that gives you the confidence you need while handling the phone. The display is a large 6.72-inch screen with an 86.5% screen-to-body ratio that gives you more space to explore your screen. With a 120Hz refresh rate, it’s a lightning speed touch and goes smooth experience like never before. Oppo A98 has a high FHD screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, adaptive brightness, and a 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut that assures you of a vibrant and colorful display of your icons under any light. The phone is available in vibrant colors, the Dreamy Blue for a sky feel, the Cool black that speaks of strength and glow, and the Bold Gold that radiates your personality.

Performance

Oppo A98 5G runs on the high-performance and efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon processor that ensures peak performance of apps at low power. The chipset supports 5G connectivity with high browsing speed, capable cameras, and up to 2.5Gbps download speed.  In the background are an octa-core (2 x 2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6..7 Ghz Kryo 660 Silver) and an Adreno 619 GPU for 3D graphic rendering. These features make the Oppo A98 the best option for multitasking, high-end tasks, and gaming. Another impressive feature is that ColorOS 13.1 based on Android 13 allows you to customize your phone to express your personality. Take screenshots, translate languages, auto pixelate, and control access to your phone

Battery

What is high performance without a good power source? Well, powering the Oppo A98 is a massive 5000mAh built-in Li-Po battery. This is an all-day power in your hands to take you through all your tasks without worry. Need to recharge? You get a Supervooc 67W wired fast charger. Take a coffee break for 45 minutes, reenergize, and have your phone fully charged within that time.

Memory

Oppo A98 has 8GB RAM that allows you to expand with another 8GB virtual RAM. The internal storage is also sufficient for storing all that you need, featuring a high capacity of 256GB. Additionally, Oppo A98 has a dedicated microSD Card slot that allows up to 1TB card for extra storage. The phone allows you to save more and delete less. For your apps, games, photos, videos, and other features, Oppo A98 has you covered in terms of storage.

Cameras

Oppo A98 features capable high-quality cameras for colorful, vibrant, and high-resolution cameras and videos. The Real camera is a dual camera set consisting of a 64MP AI camera that assures you of dazzling photos with rich details and vibrant color. The camera assures you of clarity under any light, bringing you the ultra night mode and HDR that reduce noise and enhance image clarity. For editing, use the AI portrait retouch to remove flaws but maintain the natural look. There is also a 2MP Depth camera for additional high-quality cameras. The 2MP depth camera has 40x microlens for detailed photos that allow you to see the smallest detail. The rear camera supports recording of videos at 1080p@30fps for high-quality videos for personal and professional use. The rear camera supports PDAF, Panorama, and LED Flash for better camera experience.

The selfie camera is a single 32MP with f/2.4, 22mm wide aperture with Panorama for taking dazzling selfies. With the AI Portrait retouch, you can easily edit your senses to bring out your natural beauty. The selfie camera also supports videos of 1080p@30fps.

Network and Connectivity

Oppo A98 is a 5 G-enabled phone supporting dual nano sim on dual standby mode. 5G connectivity assures you of speedy browsing, downloading, and browsing and assures you of staying connected during peak hours or when in an area with a poor connection. The phone has a USB C2.0 cable for charging. tethering and data transfer between devices. Oppo A98 is Bluetooth and NFC enabled for sharing. When you need to connect to the internet, the phone supports dual and Wi-Fi connectivity and can be used as a hotspot.

Positioning

Oppo A98 enables you to navigate easily, find, and explore different locations. This is because the phone supports satellite positioning that enables you to find locations using maps and compasses. The phone supports GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1), and QZSS (L1).

Sensors

Oppo A98 has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for locking and unlocking your phone to ensure the security and privacy of your phone. There is also an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass sensor. These sensors ensure your phone functions properly and you are updated on what is happening.

Hits and Misses

Hits

Affordable

Sleek and classy storage

Allows 5G connectivity

Large 6.72-inch IPS LCD

120Hz refresh rate for speedy touch-and-go

Powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon processor

High-capacity storage space with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage

8GB expandable RAM

Supports up to 1TB dedicated microSD

High-performance phone with low power consumption

Massive 5000mAh battery

67W wired fast charging

Suports Bluetooth and NFC

Misses

No FM Radio

Not water or Dust-resistant

Not the best gaming phone

Verdict

Oppo A98 presents you with a modern smartphone with key features that aim to enhance your class and style. With an impressive gleaming yet study design a high-performance and efficient processor and a massive capacity battery with fast charging, you have nothing to lose. Not forgetting the sufficient storage space, quality cameras, and 5G connectivity. Oppo A98 is worth having if you are on a budget but still want a phone that has a premium phone appearance and performance.

Alternative Handsets to Oppo A98 5G

• Samsung Galaxy F34 5G
• Infinix Note 30 5G
• Infinix GT 10 Pro Plus
• Huawei Nova 11i

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