Oppo A38 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 36/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 346,495).
Oppo A38
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 196g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 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 X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 28 points higher (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Oppo A38 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Oppo A38 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Oppo A38
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (76/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 28 points (64/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.