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OPPO A38

Updated On: Sep 21, 2023

OPPO A38

Name: OPPO A38
Brand: OPPO
SKU: SKU23776

7.5 MSP Score

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Best Price: ₹ 12,999

₹12,999

Key Specifications

MediaTek Helio G85 Octa core Processor
4 GB RAM | 128 GB Storage
6.56″ (16.66 cm) 90Hz IPS LCD Display
Dual SIM: 4G & 4G Network
50+2 MP Rear Camera
5 MP Front Camera
5000 mAh | 33 W Fast Charging Battery
Android v13 OS

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OPPO A38 Price In India

The lowest price of the OPPO A38 in India is ₹12,999 at Amazon.

Store	Details	Price
Amazon.in	Oppo a38 (glowing gold, 4gb ram, 128gb storage) \| 5000 mah battery and 33w supervooc \| 6.56" hd 90hz	₹12,999

OPPO A38: Pros & Cons

7.5

out of 10

MSP Score

Pros
33W fast charging
50MP camera
128GB storage and option to expand

Cons
No 5G support
Not full HD display

Verdict

The OPPO A38 smartphone offers a compelling package with its attractive design, budget-friendly price, powerful chipset, and a 50MP dual rear camera. However, the phone lacks 5G connectivity.

OPPO A38 Details

Design & Display

The OPPO A38 has a splash-proof design with IP54-rated water resistance. The device features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Unlock options include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock.

Camera

The OPPO A38 has a dual rear camera setup that comprises a 50 MP primary lens with an f/1.8 aperture for everyday photography and a 2 MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The front camera is a 5 MP shooter with an f/2.2 aperture. The camera features include auto flash, auto focus, face detection, and touch-to-focus. It records rear videos at 1920x1080 @ 30 fps.

Performance & Storage

Under the hood, the OPPO A38 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU with dual-core Cortex A75 and hexa-core Cortex A55 cores. The device packs 4 GB of RAM for smooth multitasking and a generous 128 GB of internal storage with support for up to 512 GB expandable storage via a dedicated microSD slot. It operates on the Android v13 operating system with the ColorOS user interface.

Battery & Connectivity

A 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery provides power to the OPPO A38. It doesn't support fast charging. Dual SIM support with Nano SIMs, 4G compatibility with VoLTE, Wi-Fi with various standards, USB Type-C, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS with A-GPS and Glonass, and an infrared sensor for added connectivity options. Sound output is facilitated by a speaker and a 3.5mm audio jack for versatility. It also supports video playback in MP4 format. The OPPO A38 includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, and other sensors like light, proximity, accelerometer, and compass for enhanced functionality.

OPPO A38 Specifications

Summary 7.5/10

Processor Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	4 GB
Rear Camera	Dual (50MP + 2MP)
Internal Memory	128 GB
Screen Size	6.56 inches (16.66 cms)
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh

Performance

Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85
No Of Cores	8 (Octa Core)
CPU	2GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 1.8GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55
Architecture	64-bit
Fabrication	12 nm
RAM	4 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X
Graphics	Mali-G52 MC2

Design

Height	6.44 inches (163.7 mm)
Width	2.95 inches (75 mm)
Thickness	0.32 inches (8.1 mm)
Weight	190 grams
Colors	Glowing Black, Glowing Gold
Water Resistant	Yes, Splash proof, IPX4, IPX5
Ruggedness	Dust proof, Water proof
Screen Unlock	Fingerprint, Face unlock

Display

Resolution	720 x 1612 pixels
Aspect ratio	20:9
Display Type	IPS LCD
Size	6.56 inches (16.66 cms)
Bezel-less display	Yes, with Waterdrop notch
Pixel Density	269 pixels per inch (ppi)
Brightness	720 nits
TouchScreen	Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction	16M Colors
Screen to body percentage	84.62 %

Camera

Rear camera setup	Dual
Rear camera (Primary)	50 MP resolutionWide Angle (75° FoV) lensf/1.8 aperture28 mm focal length 2.8" sensor size0.61µm pixel size
Rear camera (Secondary)	2 MP resolutionDepth lensf/2.4 aperture21 mm focal length5.0" sensor size1.75µm pixel size
Front camera setup	Single
Front camera (Primary)	5 MP resolutionWide Angle (76° FoV) lensf/2.2 aperture27 mm focal length5.0" sensor size1.12µm pixel size
Flash	LED Rear flash
Digital zoom	5x
Video Resolution (Rear)	1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Video Resolution (Front)	1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Camera Features	Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus

Battery

Type	Li-Polymer
Capacity	5000 mAh
Removable	No
Fast Charging	Yes, Super VOOC, 33W
Charging speed	50 % in 30 minutes (claimed by Brand)
Wireless Charging	No

Storage

Internal Memory	128 GB
Memory type	eMMC 5.1
Expandable Memory	Yes, microSD, Up to 1 TB (Dedicated)

Software

Operating System	Android v13
Custom UI	ColorOS

Connectivity

SIM Configuration	Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network	SIM1: 4GSIM2: 4G
SIM1 Bands	4G:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) See More
SIM2 Bands	4G:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) See More
Voice over LTE(VoLTE)	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes, with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
Wi-fi features	Mobile Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v5.3
USB OTG Support	Yes
GPS	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Chipset	No
Infrared	Yes

Sound

Speaker	Yes
Audio Jack	Yes, 3.5mm
Video Player	Yes, Video Formats: MP4

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor	Yes, Side
Face Unlock	Yes
Other Sensor	Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompass

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