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 — 44/100 vs 26/100 (a 18-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 (1,484,077 vs 346,495).
Oppo A38
Tecno Phantom X2
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1484077 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 1364
- 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 (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 18 points higher (44/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 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 | |
| Price | $129 | — |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Oppo A38 and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Oppo A38 by 76.7% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Phantom X2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (48/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (62/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably better than the Oppo A38 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for everyday use.