Oppo A38
#2887
Realme C65
#2857Category Breakdown
Oppo A38
Realme C65
Performance
78.979.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
77.875.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
65.562.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.445.7
Summary
- The Oppo A38 and Realme C65 both feature a 90Hz IPS LCD display, with the A38 measuring 6.56 inches and the C65 slightly larger at 6.67 inches.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, offering similar processing capabilities, though the C65 provides options for higher RAM configurations.
- Camera specifications are identical, featuring a 50 MP rear camera and a 2 MP depth sensor, but the C65 has an advantage with an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the A38's 5 MP.
- Both phones house a 5000 mAh battery, but the C65 supports faster 45W charging versus the A38's 33W.
- The A38 runs on Android 13 with ColorOS 15, while the C65 comes with Android 14 and Realme UI 5.0, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A38
Realme C65
General
Release Date
2023, September 04
2024, April 02
Announced
2023, September 04
2024, April 02
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (typ), 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (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
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min
45W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.7 x 75 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
164.6 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm (6.48 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight
190 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glowing Black, Glowing Gold
Purple Nebula, Black Milky Way
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, ColorOS 15
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass