Oppo A38 vs Tecno Spark 20C

The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Spark 20C (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A38 leads — 26/100 vs 16/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20C doesn't.

The Oppo A38 is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 20C — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A38
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 39
Design 62
Value for money 100
Tecno Spark 20C
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Oppo A38 better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 20C better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Tecno Spark 20C, the Oppo A38 scores 10 points higher (26/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Tecno Spark 20C are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 55/100).

Oppo A38: The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Spark 20C: The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A38 Tecno Spark 20C
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek
AnTuTu 346495
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1364
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 18W
Main camera 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 720 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g
Price $129
Camera comparison
Oppo A38
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Tecno Spark 20C
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A38
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A38
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Oppo A38
$129
Tecno Spark 20C
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the Tecno Spark 20C are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Oppo A38 is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 20C — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Tecno Spark 20C — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Oppo A38 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.