Oppo A38 vs Realme C100 4G
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Realme C100 4G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G92 Max. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C100 4G leads — 30/100 vs 26/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 4G has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Oppo A38 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Oppo A38
Realme C100 4G
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Realme C100 4G, the Realme C100 4G scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C100 4G significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (62/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Realme C100 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G92 Max | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 166.5×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $129 | — |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme C100 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C100 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C100 4G
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme C100 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C100 4G significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (54/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (62/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Realme C100 4G?
The Realme C100 4G edges out the Oppo A38 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Realme C100 4G?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Realme C100 4G — 30/100.
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Realme C100 4G?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C100 4G is a better fit for everyday use.