Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Oppo A38
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 348,562); the Oppo A38 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Oppo A38
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 208g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Oppo A38, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Oppo A38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 720 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Oppo A38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Oppo A38 by 1033.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A38
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Oppo A38?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Oppo A38?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Oppo A38 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Oppo A38?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Oppo A38?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Oppo A38?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.