Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Oppo A38
The Nubia Z80 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 Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 36/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 346,495); the Oppo A38 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Oppo A38
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Oppo A38, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 49 points higher (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Oppo A38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 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) | 2000 nits | 720 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Oppo A38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Oppo A38 by 1037.9% in our overall performance rating.
Oppo A38
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Oppo A38?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 49 points (85/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Oppo A38?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Oppo A38 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Oppo A38?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Oppo A38?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Oppo A38?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo A38 is a better fit for everyday use.