Oppo A98
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- Serena
- v}R
- 04 Jul 2024
This is a great midrange phone for my needs as it meets the following requirements:
- At least 8GB RAM & 256GB internal storage
- Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
- MicroSD card slot up to 512GB / 1TB
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Dual/stereo speakers
- Must support 5G
- At least a 4500mAh or 5000mAh battery
- At Least 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate
- Upgradeable to at least Android 12 or Android 13, with the possibility of upgrading to Android 14 or 15
I researched on GSMArena and found that fewer than 30 phones meet these requirements, with most either exceeding my budget or unavailable in the Philippines, such as the Sony Xperia.
I bought it used on Facebook Marketplace from a reputable seller for 9,000 PHP. It's still performing well and has already been updated to Android 14. Based on typical Android support of two major updates, it will be supported until Android 15.
With 8GB of RAM, I can multitask and keep multiple apps open simultaneously without experiencing any lag while playing games. The 256GB of storage allows me to install numerous apps and games with plenty of room to spare. The 120Hz refresh rate ensures fast and responsive performance.
The chipset is also decent for gaming. I can play Mobile Legends on Ultra Settings, Farlight 84 on High Settings, PUBG on Medium Settings, and games like CODM, Warzone, Wuthering Waves, Genshin Impact, and Honkai Star Rail on Medium Settings (It can go high though high settings are not advisable for extended periods without a cooler).
For storage, I keep my files, documents, pictures, photos, songs, music, eBooks, movies, videos, game backups, and ROMs on the SD card. Even if I format the phone, the SD card remains unaffected, allowing me to easily transfer files to a new phone or copy files to a PC using a card reader. The SD card is essential for me.
It also features a 3.5mm jack, allowing me to use my wired earphones or connect the phone to a laptop or speaker to listen to and play music stored on the device. Like the SD card, this feature is indispensable to me. The sound quality is satisfactory, allowing me to enjoy music without needing to connect to a Bluetooth speaker in my room.
In the Philippines, 5G coverage is expanding, making it advantageous to have a phone that supports 5G as we transition to this technology, with 6G possibly being released in a few years.
The 5000mAh battery lasts a long time and doesn't overheat easily, based on my experience. It can go for extended periods without needing to be charged and charges quickly with the appropriate cable and charger.
The camera is good; I take pictures whenever I go out or travel, and they turn out well, which I sometimes post on social media.
Overall, this phone is perfect for my needs, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. It represents a significant upgrade from my old phone, the Oppo A9 2020. If you have similar requirements for a phone like mine, this model will also be ideal for you. Although it's no longer available in official stores, you can find many sellers on secondhand markets.
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- Anonymous
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- 29 Jun 2024
Anonymous, 15 Jun 2024It's a good phone. Plenty of memory for my needs. Did ... moreI hope you paid for it with at least 30% discount, because this budget phone is priced as a mid-ranged phone with nothing mid-ranged to offer
•LCD display (but it's up to you if you wanted AMOLED or not)
•No-brand off-the-shelf 64MP sensor (kimovil)
•32MP selfie that struggles in low light with ease
•2 useless 2MP cameras
•3 year old Snapdragon 695 with the performance of Helio G99 and Dimensity 810 (nanoreview)
In YOUR country, you could've bought these for almost the same price as the A98 MSRP
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 12/512
Samsung A35 5G 8/256
Realme 12+ 12/256
OPPO Reno 11F 5G 8/256
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- Anonymous
- 7XY
- 29 Jun 2024
Anonymous, 15 Jun 2024It's a good phone. Plenty of memory for my needs. Did ... moreBro clearly did not research for other phones that are clearly better and if not cheaper than this, but instead relied on the brand image
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- Anonymous
- mpA
- 15 Jun 2024
It's a good phone. Plenty of memory for my needs. Did not cost too much. Bought in philippines.good camera. To many moaners on here.
- Gooogol-plex
- 8rt
- 07 Jun 2024
Anonymous, 26 Mar 2024Will Oppo A98 work in the US? Yes, it will, there is a global version of oppo a98
- Gooogol-plex
- 8rt
- 07 Jun 2024
MiguelSison, 27 May 2024overpriced afWhat smartphones would you like to buy instead
- Gooogol-plex
- 8rt
- 07 Jun 2024
LosEstupido, 20 Oct 2023right now, the Oppo A98 costs $269 in my store. you hear... moreWhy do you need 4k 30fps if the display is 1080p?
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- Geurl
- Kg%
- 19 May 2024
I will never purchase oppo again because of the bad experience I got from buying Oppo A98. I am disappointed of the quality.
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- Cindy
- uF4
- 11 May 2024
I bought this phone 2 weeks ago. The last 4 days it has been sending 3 texts at a time instead of ONE. I rang my phone service provider to see what was wrong and they said it is a current REPORTED PROBLEM WITH OPPO PHONES!
embarrassing issue to deal with. Not waiting for them to SORT it. I'm taking it back tomorrow and won't be buying OPPO again.
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- Anonymous
- iwm
- 26 Apr 2024
The pros in this phone is the charging speed
And the cons is the processor it's still snapdragon 695😀 and still ips LCD display 17k price and still ips LCD display too expensive but poor specs it's not worth it for the price too much poor specs and so expensive for 17k in that specs
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- User
- t7X
- 28 Mar 2024
Cameras are so impressive!
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- Anonymous
- XDh
- 26 Mar 2024
Will Oppo A98 work in the US?
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- Boldpixel
- Nsv
- 28 Feb 2024
Ahmed, 18 Feb 2024If u may elaborate more plz .. I decided not to buy this ph... moreYou made the right choice. Here are the cons _
-Front camera is outright terrible ( especially the lack of colour accuracy in low light or any indoor light)
- The back camera uses a cheap lens and has chromatic aberration ( alot of pink outlines in bright light)
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- Ahmed
- fv%
- 18 Feb 2024
Phanu, 30 Dec 2023Just bought this thing today....VERY DISAPPOINTED... I will... moreIf u may elaborate more plz .. I decided not to buy this phone after reading ur comment.
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- Sonia
- va3
- 17 Feb 2024
Anonymous, 16 Feb 2024It was hybridGutted because yes it is dual SIM hybrid. You cannot have both Sims and microsd card in at same time. Bought 17 Feb 24 from JB hi-fi @$500. But both Sims trays are Volte which is mega important if you are experiencing the 3g shut down. Phones don't work over LTE only. I.ll spend next few days learning about phone. Bought to replace my beloved LG V20. Nb if anyone has a better keyboard link where numbers have their own line i.d be grateful.
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- Anonymous
- XW9
- 16 Feb 2024
babak, 15 Feb 2024does it have hybrid or dedication slot for micro sd?It was hybrid
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- babak
- 63x
- 15 Feb 2024
does it have hybrid or dedication slot for micro sd?
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- User
- sxs
- 06 Feb 2024
Its good for mid-range, but the price? Bad. I could've gotten an POCO with this price.
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- Coops
- 2Gh
- 30 Jan 2024
Overall a great phone but the camera performance is not great. Installing the gcam apk will improve this immensley.