Oppo A38 vs Poco C85
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. Both devices score the same overall rating of 36/100. Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Oppo A38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Oppo A38
Poco C85
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 46/100)
The Oppo A38 and the Poco C85 received the same MobileRank rating — 36/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Poco C85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Oppo A38 and Poco C85, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Oppo A38
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Poco C85?
Both devices scored 36/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco C85.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Poco C85?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Poco C85 — 36/100.
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Poco C85?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use.