Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Oppo A98
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (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 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A98 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Oppo A98 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Oppo A98
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Oppo A98 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better camera (45/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Oppo A98, the Oppo A98 scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A98 leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A98 and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A98 and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A98 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Oppo A98 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Oppo A98 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 680 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 165.6×76.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A98
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A98
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A98
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G 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 Oppo A98 and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A98 and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A98 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (53/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Oppo A98 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Oppo A98?
The Oppo A98 edges out the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Oppo A98?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Oppo A98 — 50/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Oppo A98?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Oppo A98 (53/100 vs 32/100).