Overview
The OPPO A38 is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers a range of features and specifications at an affordable price. It is designed to provide a smooth user experience with its powerful processor, ample storage, and advanced camera capabilities.
Display
- Display Size: 6.56 inches
- Display Type: IPS LCD
- Display Resolution: HD+ (1612x720 pixels)
- Other Display Features: 90Hz refresh rate, 720 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut in Vivid mode, and 100% sRGB color gamut in Gentle mode
Design and Build
- Dimensions: 163.74mm x 75.03mm x 8.16mm
- Weight: about 190g
- Build Materials: Plastic
- Water and Dust Resistance: IP54, dust and splash resistant
- Other Design Features: Dual SIM support, Glowing Black and Glowing Gold color options
Processor and Performance
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85
- CPU: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali G52 MC2 @1000MHz
- RAM: 4GB
- Other Performance Features: LPDDR4x RAM, EMMC5.1 ROM, and USB OTG support
Camera
Rear Camera
- Main Camera: 50MP, f/1.8 aperture, FOV 75.5°, 5P lens, AF supported
- Secondary Camera: 2MP, f/2.4 aperture, FOV 89.1°, 3P lens, fixed-focus
- Camera Features: Night, Video, Photo, Portrait, Time-lapse, PRO, PANO, Sticker, and Google Lens modes; 1080P/720P@30fps video recording
Front Camera
- Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.2 aperture, FOV 76.8°, 3P lens, FF supported
- Front Camera Features: Video, Photo, Portrait, Time-lapse, PANO, and Sticker modes; 1080P/720P@30fps video recording
Battery and Charging
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh/19.55Wh (typical value), 4880mAh/19.09Wh (rated value)
- Charging: VOOC, 33W SUPERVOOC TM, and PD (9V/1.5A) fast charging
Connectivity and Other Features
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C, 3.5mm earphone jack
- Biometrics: Fingerprint and facial recognition supported
- Other Features: Geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, optical proximity sensor, accelerometer, step counter, and SIM 2 supported
Software
- Operating System: ColorOS 13.1 (Android 13), upgradable to Android 14 and ColorOS 14
Pricing and Availability
- Price: Starting at $276.98
- Storage Options: 4GB+128GB
- Color Options: Glowing Black and Glowing Gold
- Availability: Released in September 2023