Nokia X30 vs Oppo A38

The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A38 leads — 26/100 vs 23/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A38 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 346,495).

The Oppo A38 edges out the Nokia X30 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 33
Battery 20
Design 68
Value for money 55
Oppo A38
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 39
Design 62
Value for money 100
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1364
  • Lighter: 185g vs 190g

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Oppo A38 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Oppo A38, the Oppo A38 scores 3 points higher (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 leads (39/100 vs 20/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Oppo A38: The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X30 Oppo A38
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 592015 346495
Geekbench Single 905 420
Geekbench Multi 2003 1364
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 720 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 190 g
Price $129
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Oppo A38
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Oppo A38
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Oppo A38
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X30 and Oppo A38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
23/100
592015 AnTuTu
Oppo A38 MediaTek Helio G85
26/100 -70.9%
346495 AnTuTu

Nokia X30 leads Oppo A38 by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia X30
Price unknown
Oppo A38
$129
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (39/100 vs 20/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Oppo A38?

The Oppo A38 edges out the Nokia X30 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Oppo A38?

The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Oppo A38 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Oppo A38?

The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Oppo A38?

The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.