Oppo A38
#2887
TCL 60 NxtPaper 4G
#1704Category Breakdown
Oppo A38
TCL 60 NxtPaper 4G
Performance
78.984.2
Camera
19.128.4
Display
77.877.5
Battery
33.736.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
65.563.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
45.455.7
Summary
- The Oppo A38 features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the TCL 60 NxtPaper 4G has a larger 6.8-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, providing better clarity.
- In terms of performance, both devices use octa-core processors, but the TCL is equipped with the more powerful Mediatek Helio G92 and offers more RAM options.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Oppo A38 having a 50 MP rear camera compared to the TCL's 108 MP, resulting in superior image quality for the latter.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the TCL at 5200 mAh versus 5000 mAh in the Oppo, but both support 33W charging.
- Software-wise, the Oppo runs on Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, while the TCL comes with Android 15 out of the box, and the TCL also includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A38
TCL 60 NxtPaper 4G
General
Release Date
2023, September 04
2025, March 03
Announced
2023, September 04
2025, March 03
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.8"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 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 Helio G92 (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
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 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)
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.35", 0.65µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5200 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min
33W 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)
167.6 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm (6.60 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
190 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glowing Black, Glowing Gold
Dark Black, Alps White
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
5.1, 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, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, ColorOS 15
Android 15
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass