Oppo A38 vs Realme C73
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; estimated prices are $129 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 29/100 vs 26/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Realme C73 is faster in AnTuTu (524,785 vs 346,495); the Oppo A38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Oppo A38
Realme C73
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 197g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 12/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 524785 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $120 vs $129
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Realme C73, the Realme C73 scores 3 points higher (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 leads (24/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (24/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 197 g | |
| Price | $129 | $120 |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Oppo A38 and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Oppo A38 by 34.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $9. Realme C73 is cheaper by $9.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (24/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 edges out the Oppo A38 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Realme C73?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Realme C73 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Realme C73?
The Oppo A38 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Realme C73?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.