Oppo A38 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A38 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 348,562); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A38
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1461
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 190g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (97/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A38 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Oppo A38 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A38
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (46/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (97/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.