Nokia C31 vs Oppo A38
The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A38 leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Oppo A38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.
Nokia C31
Oppo A38
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Oppo A38, the Oppo A38 scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Nokia C31 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C31 | Oppo A38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 720 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $129 |
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- No wireless charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C31
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Nokia C31 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Oppo A38?
The Oppo A38 is noticeably better than the Nokia C31 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Oppo A38?
The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Oppo A38 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Oppo A38?
The Oppo A38 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Oppo A38?
The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.