Oppo A38 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 36/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 348,562); the Oppo A38 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A38
Tecno Phantom V Fold
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 299g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 28 points higher (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Tecno Phantom V Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2000x2296 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A38 and Tecno Phantom V Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Oppo A38 by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (74/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 28 points (64/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (74/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.