Oppo A38 vs Realme C30s
Comparing the Oppo A38 (2023) and the Realme C30s (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A38 leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Oppo A38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30s doesn't.
Oppo A38
Realme C30s
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Realme C30s, the Oppo A38 scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). 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 Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Realme C30s (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C30s is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Realme C30s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 12, Realme UI Go | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $129 | — |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme C30s
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C30s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C30s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme C30s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Realme C30s (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme C30s is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Realme C30s?
The Oppo A38 is noticeably better than the Realme C30s — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Realme C30s?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Realme C30s — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Realme C30s?
The Oppo A38 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Realme C30s?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use.