Oppo A98 vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Oppo A98 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 50/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 592,015).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 by 40 points (90/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo A98

Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 45
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Oppo A98 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 50/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2101
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A98 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 40 points higher (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A98 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A98 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Oppo A98 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Oppo A98 Vivo X500 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 592015 5016623
Geekbench Single 905 4188
Geekbench Multi 2101 13145
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2660
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 67W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 680 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 165.6×76.1×8.2 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 192 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Oppo A98

  • Main: 64MP f/1.7
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Oppo A98

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Oppo A98

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A98 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A98 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
50/100
592015 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +88.2%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Oppo A98 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Oppo A98

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (100/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A98 (94/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (87/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A98 (81/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Oppo A98 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo A98 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 by 40 points (90/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A98 and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Oppo A98 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A98 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A98 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A98 over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.