Oppo A38 vs Poco F8

The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 346,495); the Oppo A38 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A38
Performance 29
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 46
Portability 63
Value for money
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Oppo A38 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 205g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

Oppo A38: The Oppo A38 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A38 Poco F8
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 346495 3119308
Geekbench Single 420 3041
Geekbench Multi 1364 9494
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" OLED
Resolution 720x1612 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 720 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 205 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Oppo A38
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A38
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A38
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A38 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A38 MediaTek Helio G85
36/100
346495 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +88.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Oppo A38 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A38
Price unknown
Poco F8
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (92/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (90/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (86/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Poco F8?

The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Poco F8?

The Oppo A38 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.