Oppo A38 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $129 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 27/100 vs 26/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (602,971 vs 346,495).
Oppo A38
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $129 vs $147
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 602971 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 760 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1890 vs 1364
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 1 points higher (27/100 vs 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, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $129 | $147 |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Oppo A38 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Oppo A38 by 42.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $18. Oppo A38 is cheaper by $18.
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, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 edges out the Oppo A38 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.