OPPO’s new A98 5G features flagship-level battery performance and fluent experience

DUBAI: OPPO, the global technology brand, has unveiled the newest addition to its A series family of smartphones — the OPPO A98 5G — across the GCC region.

The device boasts flagship-level battery performance with 67W SUPERVOOC™ charging, a large 5,000mAh battery, and OPPO’s battery health engine. With an incredible 120Hz silky smooth large screen, RAM expansion technology, and the latest ColorOS 13.1, the A98 5G delivers a remarkably fast and smooth user experience from start to finish.

Stay stylish with premium cover and high durability

Available in Dreamy Blue and Cool Black, both colour finishes are brought to life with the iconic OPPO Glow process, creating an exquisite shimmering crystal effect and fingerprint-resistant finish. Weighing around 192g and measuring about 8.2mm in thickness, the OPPO A98 5G also features a 3D curved back cover for a reliable yet comfortable grip in a visually thinner body.

To ensure its durability, the A98 5G has undergone rigorous testing. It has successfully passed six major tests designed to measure resistance to physical drops, water, radiation, climate damage, repeated small drops, and signal stability. These tests ensure that the device can withstand various challenges while still maintaining its stylish appearance.

Flagship-Level battery performance

Designed to go all day, the OPPO A98 5G is equipped with one of the best configurations in flash charging and battery, making it a standout choice in its price range.

With the 67W SUPERVOOC™ flash charging technology, the A98 5G can be charged to 100 percent in just 44 minutes, while a quick 5-minute charge is sufficient to enjoy 6 hours of phone calls or 2.5 hours of typical YouTube video viewing. The 5,000mAh battery can provide up to 39 hours of phone calls, 16 hours of YouTube video viewing, or 8.4 hours of gaming on a full charge, ensuring a long-lasting, smooth smartphone experience throughout the day. Additionally, the battery can last for up to 17.5 days on standby with the Always on display feature.

To maintain long-tern battery health, the A98 5G is also equipped with OPPO’s battery health engine, allowing the battery to maintain 80 percent of its original capacity after as many as 1,600 charging and discharging cycles. This ensures optimal battery performance for up to four years of daily use.

Upgraded hardware and software system brings peak performance to life

The OPPO A98 5G features a 6.72-inch display with a flagship-level 120Hz ultra high refresh rate, ensuring a smoother and more responsive experience, no matter whether users are scrolling social media or playing games.

Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 695 5G mobile platform, the A98 5G provides powerful and reliable performance. It is equipped with 8GB RAM and 256GB large ROM of storage, and supports up to 1TB SD card expansion. Additionally, OPPO’s RAM expansion technology enables the conversion of up to 8GB of unused ROM storage into temporary RAM, doubling the amount of available RAM capacity.

To ensure long-term performance, the A98 5G also passed the 48-month fluency protection tests conducted in the OPPO lab. These tests demonstrate an average aging rate of less than 10 percent after four years of daily use, providing a guaranteed fluency for up to four years compared to the previous generation of A series phones.

Unleash creativity with the outstanding camera system

With its advanced 64MP AI Camera, 32MP Selfie Camera, 2MP Depth Camera and 2MP Microlens, the OPPO A98 5G provides photography enthusiasts with an upgraded photography experience to unleash their creativity. The device is also equipped with other impressive features like portrait mode, AI portrait retouching, selfie HDR, AI colour portrait, and more that deliver stunning, high-quality images in various situations.

The micro-lens is a standout feature, offering up to 40-times magnification. It allows users to explore the microscopic world and discover intricate details beyond what the naked eye can see. The feature opens up a new perspective, uncovering the beauty and complexity behind everyday objects.

Market availability

The OPPO A98 5G is now available to purchase in the UAE across OPPO’s regional websites and retail partner stores at a recommended retail price of Dhs1,099.