Oppo A38 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 36/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 348,562); the Oppo A38 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A38
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 207g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 48 points higher (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A38 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Oppo A38 by 88.9% 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 Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (73/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 48 points (84/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.