The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A1 | A97 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A1, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 67 W
- against 33 W
- OS Version
- 13
- against 12
Oppo A97, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 438,700
- against 401,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Max. download speed
- 2,770 Mbps
- against 2,500 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A1 | A97 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 401,000 | 438,700 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 894 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,044 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold cores and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A1 | A97 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Orange | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165.6 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % Best value | 85.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A1 | A97 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | A1 | A97 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 680 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,408 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | A1 | A97 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A1 | A97 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Altimeter | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | A1 | A97 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | A1 | A97 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | A1 | A97 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | A1 | A97 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PHS110 | PFTM10 |
