Oppo A38 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 36/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 348,562); the Oppo A38 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A38
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 50 points higher (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A38 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Oppo A38 by 93.3% 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (85/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (75/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.