Oppo A38 vs Samsung Galaxy A07
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A07 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $129 and $120. Both devices score the same overall rating of 26/100. Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A07 is faster in AnTuTu (533,135 vs 346,495); the Oppo A38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A07 doesn't.
Oppo A38
Samsung Galaxy A07
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 533135 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 760 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1890 vs 1364
- Lighter: 184g vs 190g
- Cheaper: $120 vs $129
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 62/100)
The Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A07 received the same MobileRank rating — 26/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A07 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Samsung Galaxy A07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 533135 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 184 g | |
| Price | $129 | $120 |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A07
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A07
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A07
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Oppo A38 and Samsung Galaxy A07, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A07 leads Oppo A38 by 35.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $9. Samsung Galaxy A07 is cheaper by $9.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
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 A07 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
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 A07?
Both devices scored 26/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy A07.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy A07 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A07 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.