The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A38, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | A2m | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A2m, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 330,000
- against 225,154
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Oppo A38, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 720 nits
- against 600 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 10 W
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A2m | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 330,000 Best value | 225,154 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 424 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,322 |
| CPU Description | 2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | Octa-core processor with 2x Cortex-A75 at 2.0 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A2m | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple | Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.12 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54, IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | A2m | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | A2m | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits | 720 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Panda Glass, 90Hz, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Full sRGB | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Frameless, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | A2m | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A2m | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | A2m | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | 1 year |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | A2m | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A2m | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LDAC, SBC, AAC, Stereo Speakers Best value | aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A2m | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | CPH2579 |
