Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Oppo A98 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Oppo A98 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Oppo A98 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Oppo A98
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance
68.3
88.7 ★
Camera
80.0 ★
78.0
Battery
92.0 ★
66.0
Gaming
67.6
86.9 ★
Overall
74.7
83.0 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
88.7/100
Camera Winner
Oppo A98
80.0/100
Battery Winner
Oppo A98
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
86.9/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
83.0/100
Best Value
Oppo A98
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
📷 Camera
🏆 Oppo A98
🔋 Battery
🏆 Oppo A98
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
💰 Value
🏆 Oppo A98
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.72"
6.30"
Display Type
IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x2400
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Adreno 619
Xclipse 960
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 64 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, f/3.3, 34mm (microscope) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
4300 mAh
Charging
Fast charging 67W wired, PD, 50% in 18 min (advertised)
Fast battery 25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
165.6 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm
149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight
198g
167g
Build Material
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Cool Black, Dreamy Blue
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 13
Android 16
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Oppo A98
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 67W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Limited availability
Samsung Galaxy S26
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Oppo A98 or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Oppo A98 or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Oppo A98 wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Oppo A98 has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S26 is better for gaming with a score of 86.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Oppo A98 offers better value at PKR 70,999 with a value score of 3.0.
What is the price difference between Oppo A98 and Samsung Galaxy S26?
Oppo A98 costs PKR 70,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 costs PKR 319,999. The price difference is PKR 249,000.
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