Oppo A38 vs Samsung Galaxy A14
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads — 39/100 vs 36/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A14 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A38
Samsung Galaxy A14
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Lighter: 190g vs 201g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1826 vs 1461
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Samsung Galaxy A14, the Samsung Galaxy A14 scores 3 points higher (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 leads (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A14 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Samsung Galaxy A14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 67 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 13, One UI 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A38 and Samsung Galaxy A14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A14 leads Oppo A38 by 42.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A38
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (46/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A14 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 edges out the Oppo A38 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy A14 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Oppo A38 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 leads on performance (46/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Samsung Galaxy A14?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Samsung Galaxy A14 (46/100 vs 29/100).