Oppo A38 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 36/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 346,495).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 31 points (67/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A38
Performance 29
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 46
Portability 63
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Oppo A38 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 204g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 31 points higher (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Oppo A38: The Oppo A38 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A38 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 346495 2809170
Geekbench Single 420 1553
Geekbench Multi 1364 6403
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 2756x1268
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 720 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 204 g
Launch price $250
Camera comparison
Oppo A38
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A38
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A38
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A38 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A38 MediaTek Helio G85
36/100
346495 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 +87.7%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Oppo A38 by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A38
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (80/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (85/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (74/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 31 points (67/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Oppo A38 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.