Oppo A38 vs Realme realme V23i
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). 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 13 MP; the Oppo A38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't.
Oppo A38
Realme realme V23i
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- 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: 185g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Realme realme V23i, 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 realme V23i (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $129 | — |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
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 realme V23i (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Realme realme V23i?
The Oppo A38 is noticeably better than the Realme realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Realme realme V23i?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Realme realme V23i?
The Oppo A38 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Realme realme V23i?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.