Oppo A38 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $129 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 66/100 vs 26/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,800,202 vs 346,495); the Oppo A38 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Oppo A38
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $129 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2800202 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 1364
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 40 points higher (66/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (100/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 2800202 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $129 | $1299 |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Oppo A38 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Oppo A38 by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1170. Oppo A38 is cheaper by $1170.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (67/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (81/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (62/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (100/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 40 points (66/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.