Vivo Y31s 5G vs Vivo Y38
The Vivo Y31s 5G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y31s 5G leads — 47/100 vs 46/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31s 5G has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo Y38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31s 5G doesn't.
Vivo Y31s 5G
Vivo Y38
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Better display (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y31s 5G vs the Vivo Y38, the Vivo Y31s 5G scores 1 points higher (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo Y31s 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G and the Vivo Y38 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y31s 5G | Vivo Y38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.4×8.4 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Vivo Y31s 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y31s 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y31s 5G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo Y31s 5G and Vivo Y38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Vivo Y38
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Vivo Y31s 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G and the Vivo Y38 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y31s 5G or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo Y31s 5G edges out the Vivo Y38 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y31s 5G and the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo Y31s 5G has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo Y38 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y31s 5G or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo Y31s 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y31s 5G over the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo Y31s 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use.