Oppo A38 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 36/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A38
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 37 points higher (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A38 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Oppo A38 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A38
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (70/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 37 points (73/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.