On China Telecom’s website, the Oppo A58 5G’s launch date and other details were revealed. On November 11, 2022, Oppo is rumored to launch the Oppo A98 alongside the Oppo A58 5G in China. According to the TENAA certification website, the alleged smartphone’s design has also been revealed. Is the Oppo A98 a worthwhile upper-midrange option, or does it lack anything special?
According to TENAA’s images, the smartphone features a curved display. Moreover, it features a gradient finish on the rear with a premium look. The Oppo A98 is one of the few mid-range or upper mid-range devices with a curved display.
In the market, it will compete with the recently leaked Realme 10 Pro+ smartphone from Oppo’s sub-brand Realme. Oppo’s A98 may look similar to the Realme device, but it will have different internals. The specifications of this device are as follows.
Specifications of the Oppo A98 (rumored)
A TENAA listing indicates that the Oppo A98 measures 162.3 x 74.3 x 7.7mm and weighs 171 grams. The device measures just 7.7mm thick, which seems fairly compact. It features a large 6.7-inch curved AMOLED 10-bit panel with FullHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
An Oppo A98 will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 778G 5G processor, according to Chinese tipster DCS (Digital Chat Station). This is a powerful chipset that offers a smooth gaming experience as well as a smooth experience in daily life. The Snapdragon 778G chipset is also found in the iQOO Z5 5G, Realme 9 5G SE, and Motorola Edge 20, among others.
Taking a look at its cameras, the Oppo A98 boasts a 108MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth camera. In the punch-hole camera cutout on the display, the 16MP sensor is expected to handle selfies and video calls.
There is a 4690mAh battery under the hood of the smartphone. The device could support fast charging at 67W. In some markets, the Device could be sold with up to 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM. It could come pre-installed with a ColorOS skin based on the Android 13 operating system.
