Oppo A38 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 348,562); the Oppo A38 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A38
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A38 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Oppo A38 by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A38
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.