Oppo A38 vs Poco F8 Pro
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 36/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 346,495).
Oppo A38
Poco F8 Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 43 points higher (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3033306 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $529 |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Oppo A38 and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Oppo A38 by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Oppo A38
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (70/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 43 points (79/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.