Oppo A38 vs Oppo Find X8 Mini
Compare Oppo A38 vs Oppo Find X8 Mini side by side: MediaTek Helio G85 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9400, 5000mAh vs 5600mAh battery, $699 vs $799. Full spec-by-spec…
Oppo
Oppo A38
$699
1categories won
Oppo
Oppo Find X8 Mini
$799
12categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Oppo Find X8 Mini takes the overall win
The Oppo Find X8 Mini proves superior overall against the Oppo A38, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Oppo Find X8 Mini leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Oppo Find X8 Mini. Choose the Oppo Find X8 Mini if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Oppo A38 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Oppo Find X8 Mini takes battery honors offering 5,600 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Oppo Find X8 Mini provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 9400 and 16GB RAM.
Oppo Find X8 Mini takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
Oppo A38 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $799.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Oppo A38 vs Oppo Find X8 Mini: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Oppo Find X8 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56" | 6.31" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 | 1216 x 2640Winner |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 461 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 720 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Oppo Find X8 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 260,000 | 2,840,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1390 | 9250Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Oppo Find X8 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Oppo Find X8 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,600 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Oppo Find X8 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 182 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 / IP69 |
| Build | — | Matte aluminum metal frame, frosted ceramic glass back, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front |
Software and support
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Oppo Find X8 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, ColorOS 14) | Android 15 |
| OS updates | — | 5 years |
| Security updates | — | 6 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Oppo Find X8 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $799 |
Oppo A38
Oppo A38 brings 33W flash charging rarely seen in the ultra-budget class, coupled with a 50MP AI camera, 90Hz sunlight screen, and IP54 dust and splash resistance.
- Display
- 6.56"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G85
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, ColorOS 14)
Oppo Find X8 Mini
The Oppo Find X8 Mini is the ultimate compact flagship, offering a pocket-sized 6.31-inch form factor without any hardware compromises. Features MediaTek's 3nm Dimensity 9400 All-Big-Core processor, a massive 5,600mAh Glacier battery, 50W wireless charging, IP68/IP69 rating, and triple 50MP Hasselblad cameras with a 3x periscope zoom.
- Display
- 6.31"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,600mAh