Oppo A98 vs Xiaomi 17
The Oppo A98 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A98
Xiaomi 17
What makes Oppo A98 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A98 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Oppo A98 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Oppo A98 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A98 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.1×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A98
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A98
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A98
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A98 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Oppo A98 by 82.6% 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 Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Oppo A98 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (81/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Oppo A98 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A98 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A98 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Oppo A98 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A98 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A98 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A98 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.