Overall Score
45.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#2887)45.4
Performance(#2283)78.9
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#2353)77.8
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#2052)65.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Oppo A38
Short Review
- The Oppo A38 features a sleek design with dimensions of 163.7 x 75 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 190g, available in Glowing Black and Glowing Gold.
- It sports a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals at a peak brightness of 720 nits.
- Powered by the Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 chipset, the phone offers reliable performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- The rear camera system includes a 50 MP wide lens and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps, while the 5 MP front camera handles selfies.
- A robust 5000 mAh battery supports 33W fast charging, ensuring extended usage without frequent recharges.
- The device runs on Android 13 with ColorOS 15, and it is upgradable to Android 15.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The phone also features a USB Type-C port and retains a headphone jack for wired audio.
- Notably, it does not offer water resistance or stereo speakers.
- Overall, the Oppo A38 combines decent specifications in a stylish package.
Specifications
General
Release Date2023, September 04
Announced2023, September 04
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.56"
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits (peak)
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2
Memory128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details33W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions163.7 x 75 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
Weight190 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsGlowing Black, Glowing Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 15, ColorOS 15
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass