Honor X40 vs Oppo A98
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Oppo A98 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A98 leads — 50/100 vs 49/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Oppo A98 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Oppo A98
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 192g
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Oppo A98 better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (45/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Oppo A98, the Oppo A98 scores 1 points higher (50/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A98 leads (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X40 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A98 notably outperforms the Honor X40 (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A98 and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Oppo A98 (77/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Oppo A98 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 680 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 165.6×76.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A98
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A98
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A98
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and Oppo A98, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X40 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A98 notably outperforms the Honor X40 (45/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A98 and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Oppo A98 (77/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Oppo A98?
The Oppo A98 edges out the Honor X40 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Oppo A98?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Oppo A98 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Oppo A98?
The Oppo A98 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Oppo A98?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Oppo A98 (45/100 vs 30/100).