The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A98 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A98 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 437,860 | 437,860 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 885 | 894 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,034 | 2,044 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold cores and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. | 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 | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A98 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165.6 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % | 86.5 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A98 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W | 67 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | A98 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 680 nits | 680 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ | 6.72″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Panda Glass, 120Hz, Panda King Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Full sRGB |
Sensors
| Specification | A98 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A98 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A98 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A98 | 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, HSPA, UMTS, 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 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 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 | 2,500 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,500 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A98 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | A98 | F23 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2529 | CPH2527 |
