The verdict
Your pick: Oppo F23, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | A97 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.7 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A97, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- 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
Oppo F23, 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
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A97 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 438,700 Best value | 437,860 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 894 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,044 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A97 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black | Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.3 % | 86.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A97 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 67 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | A97 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 680 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.72″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Panda Glass, 120Hz, Panda King Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Full sRGB |
Sensors
| Specification | A97 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A97 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A97 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | A97 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, 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 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 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.96 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A97 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR, HID | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | A97 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PFTM10 | CPH2527 |
