The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A3x, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | A3x | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 2.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A3x, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 409,464
- against 225,154
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 720 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 33 W
Oppo A38, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A3x | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 409,464 Best value | 225,154 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 782 Best value | 424 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,012 Best value | 1,322 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores | 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 | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A3x | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple | Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 165.7 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 187 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.2 % Best value | 84.2 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Splash Resistant | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54, MIL-STD-810H | IP54, IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | A3x | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | A3x | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits Best value | 720 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,604 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Panda Glass, IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Frameless, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | A3x | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A3x | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | A3x | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A3x | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB OTG, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 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 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.05 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.78 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.05 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.78 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A3x | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR, HID | aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A3x | A38 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2681 | CPH2579 |
