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; estimated prices are $129 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 26/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A38 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 346,495); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 190g).
Oppo A38
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $129 vs $799
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1364
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 190g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 28 points higher (54/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 leads (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| 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 | 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 | 162 g | |
| Price | $129 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Oppo A38 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Oppo A38 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $670. Oppo A38 is cheaper by $670.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (39/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (97/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 28 points (54/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.