Oppo A38 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 36/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A38 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 346,495).
Oppo A38
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Overall rating 36/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1364
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 34 points higher (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Oppo A38 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Oppo A38 by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Oppo A38
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 34 points (70/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.