Oppo A38 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 36/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A38
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 26 points higher (62/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A38 and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Oppo A38 by 76.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (71/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 26 points (62/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.