Oppo A98 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Oppo A98 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 592,015); the Oppo A98 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A98
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Oppo A98 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 235g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A98 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo A98 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A98 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A98 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A98
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A98
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A98
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A98 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Oppo A98 by 88.2% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo A98 (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (100/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A98 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A98 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A98 by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A98 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Oppo A98 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A98 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A98 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A98 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.