Oppo A38 vs Realme V21
Comparing the Oppo A38 (2023) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A38 leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Oppo A38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Oppo A38
Realme V21
- 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 design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Realme V21, the Oppo A38 scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). 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 V21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | $129 | — |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
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 V21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Realme V21?
The Oppo A38 is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Realme V21?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Realme V21?
The Oppo A38 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Realme V21?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.