GENERAL |
|
Brand |
Oppo |
Model |
A38 |
Status |
Available |
Release Date |
September 2023 |
Operating System |
Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 |
SIM |
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Networks |
2G, 3G, 4G |
Body and Dimensions |
|
Height |
163.7 mm |
Width |
75 mm |
Thickness |
8.2 mm |
Weight |
190 g (6.70 oz) |
Colors |
Glowing Black, Glowing Gold |
Display |
|
Screen type |
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits (peak) |
Screen Size |
6.56 inches |
Screen Resolution |
720 x 1612 pixels |
Aspect Radio |
20:9 |
Pixel Density |
269 PPI |
screen-to-body ratio |
84.2% |
Hardware |
|
Chipset |
Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12nm) |
CPU |
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU |
Mali-G52 MC2 |
RAM and Storage |
128GB 4GB RAM |
Card Slot |
microSDXC |
Primary Camera |
|
No. of Cameras |
Dual |
Lens |
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF |
Features |
LED flash, HDR, panorama |
Video Recording |
1080p@30fps |
Front Camera |
|
No. of Cameras |
Single |
Lens |
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Features |
- |
Video Recording |
1080p@30fps |
Connectivity |
|
USB |
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
NFC |
No |
Radio |
No |
Bluetooth |
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Loudspeaker |
Yes, with stereo speakers |
Sensors |
|
Fingerprint |
Side-mounted |
Other Sensors |
Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Battery |
|
Type |
Li-Po, Non removable |
Capacity |
5000 mAh |
Fast Charger |
33W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
Network |
|
2G Band |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Band |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
4G Band |
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
Speed |
HSPA, LTE |
Hotspot |
Yes |
The Oppo A38 is a feature-packed smartphone that was released in September 2023. It operates on the Android 13 operating system with Oppo's ColorOS 13.1 skin. The device supports dual SIM cards and is rated IP54 for dust and splash resistance, offering added durability.
The smartphone features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 720 nits, ensuring vibrant visuals even in challenging lighting conditions. The screen resolution is 720 x 1612 pixels.
Under the hood, the Oppo A38 is powered by the Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 chipset, which includes an octa-core CPU consisting of 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 cores and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The graphics are handled by the Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSDXC card slot.
In terms of photography, the A38 features a dual-camera setup on the rear, comprising a 50 MP wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture and PDAF, as well as a 2 MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera setup supports features like LED flash, HDR, and panorama, with video recording capabilities at 1080p@30fps. On the front, there's a 5 MP wide-angle selfie camera with video recording at 1080p@30fps.
Powering the device is a substantial 5000 mAh Li-Po battery, which can be charged rapidly using the included 33W wired charger, promising 50% charge in just 30 minutes (advertised).