Oppo A38 vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A38 leads — 26/100 vs 9/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A38 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Oppo A38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 190g).
Oppo A38
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Oppo A38 scores 17 points higher (26/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 150 g | |
| Price | $129 | — |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (39/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Oppo A38 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 5X — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Oppo A38 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.