Oppo A38 vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads — 48/100 vs 36/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is faster in AnTuTu (561,891 vs 348,562); the Oppo A38 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A38
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 561891 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores 12 points higher (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 561891 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $140 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A38 and Tecno Pova 7 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads Oppo A38 by 38.0% 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 Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (71/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is noticeably better than the Oppo A38 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (71/100 vs 46/100).