Oppo A38 vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A38 leads — 26/100 vs 7/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A38 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Oppo A38 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).
Oppo A38
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 207g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Oppo A38 vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Oppo A38 scores 19 points higher (26/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 leads (39/100 vs 15/100). 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 Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Oppo A38 | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $129 | — |
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (39/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (62/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A38 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Oppo A38 is noticeably better than the ZTE Libero 5G III — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo A38 and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Oppo A38 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A38 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Oppo A38 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A38 over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.