BlackBerry Evolve X vs Celkon A98: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Screen diagonal

A98: 1.99 in smaller diagonal

Evolve X:

5.99 in

A98:

4 in
Rear camera layout

Evolve X:

Dual

A98:

Single
Release year

Evolve X:

2018

A98:

2013

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Evolve X

Height:

159.1 mm
Width:

76.8 mm
Depth:

8.8 mm

Weight:

170 g
2. A98

Height:

Unknown
Width:

Unknown
Depth:

Unknown

Weight:

Unknown

Unavailable dimensions are omitted from the drawing.

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Evolve X

Screen diagonal:

5.99 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

18:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

92.6 cm²
2. A98

Screen diagonal:

4 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

5:3

Approximate rectangular screen area:

45.5 cm²

Evolve X has approximately 103.3% more rectangular screen area than A98.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Evolve X, A98, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Evolve X	A98
64 GB	6 GB RAM	Unknown

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Evolve X

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB

2. A98

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Evolve X

4000 mAh

+2200 mAh versus A98
2. A98

1800 mAh

Specifications

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1. Evolve X2. A98

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Evolve X, A98.
Specification	Evolve X	A98
Dimensions (HxWxD)	159.1 Х 76.8 Х 8.8 mm	Х Х mm
Weight	170 g	0 g
Technology	IPS LCD	Unknown
Screen size	5.99" inch	4" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2160 px	480 x 800 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64 GB 6 GB RAM	Unknown
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	1800 mAh Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 8.1 (Oreo)	Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Evolve X, A98.
Specification	Evolve X	A98
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	Unknown
Screen area	92.6 cm2	45.5 cm2
Screen format	18:9 (height:width)	5:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	75.8%	Unknown
PPI /points per inch/	403 PPI	233 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Evolve X, A98.
Specification	Evolve X	A98
Rear camera, main	12 MP Dual	3.15 MP Single
Camera specs	12 MP f/1.8 1/2.8'' 1.29µm PDAF -13 MP f/2.6 1/3.4'' 1.0µm 2х optical zoom PDAF	3.15 MP
Functions	LED flash	Unknown
Video	1080p@30/60fps	Yes
Front camera, selfie	16 MP Single	0.3 MP Single
Specifications	16 MP f/2.0	Unknown

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Evolve X, A98.
Specification	Evolve X	A98
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)	1.0 GHz
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 512	Unknown
Antutu 7 score *	84432	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Evolve X, A98.
Specification	Evolve X	A98
Release date	2018 August	2013
Colors	Black	Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	350 EUR	Unknown
Battery life	Unknown	Stand by time- Up to 180 h Talking time- Up to 6 h
Body build	aluminum frame (7000 series)	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Evolve X, A98.
Specification	Evolve X	A98
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 40(2300) 41(2500)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps	HSPA
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Class 12
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
GPS	Yes with dual-band A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS SBAS	No
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0) USB On-The-Go	Proprietary
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE	Yes

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Evolve X, A98.
Specification	Evolve X	A98
Radio	FM radio	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -Dolby Atmos sound	Unknown

Other features

Other features — specifications for Evolve X, A98.
Specification	Evolve X	A98
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Wireless charging -Fast battery charging: (Quick Charge 3.0)	Sensors Accelerometer

BlackBerry Evolve X vs Celkon A98