Oppo A38
#2887
Realme Narzo 30
#2169Category Breakdown
Oppo A38
Realme Narzo 30
Performance
78.977.6
Camera
19.167.2
Display
77.879.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
65.562.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.451.2
Summary
- The Oppo A38 features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a peak brightness of 720 nits, while the Realme Narzo 30 has a slightly larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a peak brightness of 580 nits.
- In terms of performance, the A38 is powered by the Helio G85 chipset, whereas the Narzo 30 utilizes the more powerful Helio G95.
- The camera setup on the A38 includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the Narzo 30 offers a 48 MP main sensor along with additional macro and depth sensors, capable of 4K video recording compared to the A38's 1080p.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, with the A38 supporting 33W charging and the Narzo 30 at 30W.
- The A38 runs on Android 13 with ColorOS 15, while the Narzo 30 operates on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, indicating a more updated software experience for the A38.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A38
Realme Narzo 30
General
Release Date
2023, September 04
2021, May 18
Announced
2023, September 04
2021, May 18
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 580 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G76 MC4
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/120fps
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
30W wired, 100% in 65 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.7 x 75 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
162.3 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.39 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
Weight
190 g
192 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glowing Black, Glowing Gold
Racing Blue, Racing Silver
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, Wi-Fi Direct
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, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, ColorOS 15
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass