Motorola Signature vs Oppo A38
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 36/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 348,562); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Oppo A38
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Oppo A38, the Motorola Signature scores 50 points higher (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Oppo A38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 720 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Oppo A38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Oppo A38 by 777.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A38
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (90/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Oppo A38?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Oppo A38?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Oppo A38 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Oppo A38?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Oppo A38?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Oppo A38?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.