Oppo A38 vs Oppo Find X8 Ultra
Compare Oppo A38 vs Oppo Find X8 Ultra side by side: MediaTek Helio G85 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5000mAh vs 6000mAh battery, $699 vs $1199. Full…
Oppo
Oppo A38
$699
3categories won
Oppo
Find X8 Ultra
$1,199
10categories won
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Which one wins?
Oppo Find X8 Ultra takes the overall win
The Oppo Find X8 Ultra proves superior overall against the Oppo A38, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Find X8 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Find X8 Ultra. Choose the Find X8 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Oppo A38 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Find X8 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Find X8 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Find X8 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 6x optical telephoto capabilities.
Oppo A38 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1199.
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 Find X8 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Find X8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56" | 6.82" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 | 1440 x 3168Winner |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 510 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 720 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Find X8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 260,000 | 2,980,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1390 | 9850Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Find X8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 4 |
| Optical zoom | — | 6x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps Dolby Vision, 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Find X8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Find X8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 224 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mmWinner | 9.1 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 / IP69 |
| Build | — | Titanium alloy frame, vegan leather and matte ceramic glass back, Gorilla Glass Armor front |
Software and support
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Find X8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, ColorOS 14) | Android 15 |
| OS updates | — | 5 years |
| Security updates | — | 6 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Find X8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,199 |
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 Ultra
The Oppo Find X8 Ultra is an apex photography titan co-developed with Hasselblad. Packing a true 1-inch Sony LYT-900 primary sensor alongside industry-exclusive dual periscope telephoto lenses (3x and 6x optical zoom), Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6,000mAh Glacier battery, and IP68/IP69 rating.
- Display
- 6.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh