Category Breakdown
HMD Atlas
vivo Y38
Performance
86.991.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.383.5
Battery
37.037.7
Build
0.265.8
Connectivity
80.082.2
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
51.163.7
Summary
- The HMD Atlas features a 6.64-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz, while the vivo Y38 has a slightly larger 6.68-inch IPS LCD display with a lower resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels but also supports 120Hz refresh.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, but the vivo Y38 offers more RAM at 256GB compared to the Atlas's 128GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the vivo Y38 has a 50 MP rear camera versus the Atlas's 48 MP, though both can record video at 1080p.
- The Atlas has a 5500 mAh battery, while the Y38 boasts a larger 6000 mAh battery with faster 44W charging.
- Both run on Android 14, but the vivo Y38 includes Funtouch 14 and stereo speakers, enhancing the software experience compared to the Atlas.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Atlas
vivo Y38
General
Release Date
N/A
2024, May 02
Announced
N/A
2024, May 02
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
6.64"
6.68"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 613
Adreno 613
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF8 MP, (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5500 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
5500 mAh
6000 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, QC4
44W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163 x 75 x 8.8 mm (6.42 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
165.7 x 76 x 8 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight
210 g
199 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Green
Ocean Blue, Dark Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

