Oppo A38 vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $129 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A38 leads — 26/100 vs 19/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't.
Oppo A38
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Cheaper: $129 vs $135
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 60/100)
- Overall rating 19/100
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Oppo A38 scores 7 points higher (26/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $129 | $135 |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $6. Oppo A38 is cheaper by $6.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Oppo A38 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A04 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.