Oppo A38 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 36/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A38 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 346,495); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.2mm).
Oppo A38
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1364
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 35 points higher (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Oppo A38 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Oppo A38 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.