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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 45/100 vs 36/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (554,590 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A38
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 554590 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1461
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 9 points higher (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 2047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $147 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A38 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Oppo A38 by 37.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A38
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (67/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 edges out the Oppo A38 by just 9 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 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 (67/100 vs 44/100).