Oppo A38 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads — 29/100 vs 26/100 (a 3-point difference).
Oppo A38
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- 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)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 3 points higher (29/100 vs 26/100). 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, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design 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 ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | $129 | — |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Oppo A38 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Oppo A38 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design 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 ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V80 Design edges out the Oppo A38 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.