Oppo A38 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A38
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A38 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Oppo A38 by 92.9% 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A38 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.