Oppo A98 vs Vivo X500
The Oppo A98 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 592,015); the Oppo A98 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A98
Vivo X500
What makes Oppo A98 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 211g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A98 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Oppo A98 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A98 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A98 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.1×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A98
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A98
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A98
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A98 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Oppo A98 by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A98
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Oppo A98 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A98 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A98 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A98 and the Vivo X500?
The Oppo A98 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A98 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A98 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A98 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.