Oppo A38 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $129 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 57/100 vs 26/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 346,495); the Oppo A38 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 309g).
Oppo A38
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Lighter: 190g vs 309g
- Cheaper: $129 vs $2899
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- 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 (49/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 31 points higher (57/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (49/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (49/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (100/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 309 g | |
| Price | $129 | $2899 |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Oppo A38 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Oppo A38 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $2770. Oppo A38 is cheaper by $2770.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (67/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (49/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (62/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (100/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 31 points (57/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (49/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.