The OPPO A98 is a mid-range Android smartphone that was spotted on a certification site but has yet to be released. However, it is anticipated that OPPO will release the smartphone in the Kenyan market.
The OPPO A98 is a kind of successor to the A96 (the A97 exists however, it never came to the Kenyan market).
However, just like the A96, the A98 sports a decent technical profile with highlights being on its curved display, high-resolution camera, and great design.
That said, here is what the OPPO A98 has to offer.
Key Specs of the OPPO A98
- Display Size: 6.7-inches
- Dimensions: 162.3 x 74.3 x 7.7 mm
- RAM: 6/8/12GB
- Back Camera: 108+2MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 5000mAh
- Price in Kenya: Ksh. 43,999
Display
Display Size: 6.7-inches
Display Type: AMOLED
Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 394 ppi
The OPPO A98 sports a curved 6.7-inches AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and an in-display fingerprint scanner. It also supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1080 x 2160 pixels resolution.
Design
Dimensions: 162.3 x 74.3 x 7.7 mm
The OPPO A98 is a gorgeous smartphone. It comes with OPPO’s Glow design and looks very similar to the Reno5 on the rear.
However, unlike the Reno5 it sports a dual-ring lens and a dual-camera setup. Upfront, the curved display is also worth noting as it complements the A98’s frame and unibody.
Performance
Operating System: Android 12
CPU: 2.2Ghz Octa-core
RAM: 6/8/12GB
Internal Storage: 128/256/512GB
Micro SD: No
A 2.2Ghz Octa-core processor powers the A98 alongside either 6/8 or a rumored 12GB RAM, which is quite impressive.
In terms of storage, the A98 comes with a massive 512GB memory without a microSD card slot. Although, the configuration is sufficient enough to store all your media files and large apps.
Camera
Rear Camera: 108+2MP
Selfie Camera: 16MP
LED Flash: Yes
The OPPO A98 packs a dual camera system headlined by a 108MP wide and a 2MP depth lens for general photography. Although these are rumored features so it could sport a different setup. For selfies and video calls, you get a 16MP shooter.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 5000mAh
A Li-Po 5000mAh battery keeps the lights on the OPPO A98. It’s also said to support 67W fast charging. If it does sport this feature, the A98 should last a day or two and should charge up to 100% in 33 minutes.
Online Price in Kenya
The OPPO A98 is expected to launch in November. However, when it does, it should have a price tag of Ksh. 43,999.
Alfred Gitonga is a passionate tech news writer with a deep interest in smartphones and related technologies. He is a staff writer at Mobitrends.co.ke.
