Oppo A38 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $129 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 26/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A38 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 346,495); the Oppo A38 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Oppo A38
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $129 vs $1999
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 39 points higher (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $129 | $1999 |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Oppo A38 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Oppo A38 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1870. Oppo A38 is cheaper by $1870.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (45/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (62/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 39 points (65/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.