Oppo A38 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare Oppo A38 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: MediaTek Helio G85 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5000mAh vs 5200mAh battery, $699 vs $1399. Full…
Oppo
Oppo A38
$699
1categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
9categories won
3 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win
The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Oppo A38, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VII. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Oppo A38 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Xperia 1 VII takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 33W charging.
Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Oppo A38 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1399.
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 Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 529 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 720 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 260,000 | 2,950,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1390 | 10100Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 52 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 12 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 15 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, ColorOS 14) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Oppo A38 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | microSD | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,399 |
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)
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Refusing to follow mobile industry compromises, the Sony Xperia 1 VII retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD expansion, continuous 85-170mm optical zoom, and a notchless 120Hz OLED display tuned for professionals.
- Display
- 6.5"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 52MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh