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4 GB / 128 GB / International · Launched September 2023
Overview
NeoScore
4.6
#3514 of 6247
- Design & display
- 5.4
- Performance & hardware
- 3.1
- Camera
- 3.8
- Connectivity
- 6.1
- Battery & charging
- 5.7
Strengths
- It includes NFC and a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Weak points
- Performance ranks among the weakest of its time; AnTuTu records 225,154 points.
- Its 4 GB of RAM is lower than that of most phones of its time.
- The display has lower pixel density and refresh rate than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.56″IPS LCD720 × 1,612 px90 Hz
- Design
- 190 g75 mm163.7 mm8.2 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Helio G85Octa-Core6 GB RAM64 GB / 128 GB
- AnTuTu
- 225,154Better than 6% of phones
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh33 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.82 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 13
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Editorial report
Oppo A38 4 GB / 128 GB / International technical sheet
The Oppo A38 suits people looking for a straightforward phone with NFC, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and dual SIM. Performance is its clearest drawback: it ranks among the weakest of its time, and its 4 GB of RAM is lower than most phones launched around then. This configuration has 64 GB of storage; the phone is also sold with 128 GB.
Its 6.56″ IPS LCD display has a resolution of 720 × 1612 px. The 269 ppi density and 90 Hz refresh rate are both lower than those of most phones of its time, details worth weighing when choosing a screen. The 5,000 mAh battery and 33 W charging are typical for the period. Connectivity is typical overall too, with Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and Wi-Fi 5.
The 50 MP rear camera has an f/1.8 aperture but no optical image stabilization. USB Type-C, GPS and other navigation systems, and a headphone jack cover everyday connections. The Oppo A38 earns a NeoScore of 4.6. It is a better fit for people who prioritize essential features and everyday connectivity than for those seeking strong performance.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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4 GB / 128 GB / International
Design & display
5.4
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
- 7.0
- Display Pixel Density 269 ppi
- 4.1
- Peak Display Brightness 720 nits
- 5.9
- Display Features Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Frameless, IPS LCD
- 2.5
- Weight 190 g
- 7.0
- Resistance Features IP54, IP52
- 2.5
- Usable Surface 84.2 %
- 7.8
- Body Thickness 8.2 mm
- 7.6
Performance & hardware
3.1
- AnTuTu Score 225,154
- 0.7
- RAM Capacity 6 GB
- 3.1
- Storage Type eMMC 5.1
- 2.0
- Processor Process Size 12 nm
- 3.7
- Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2 GHz
- 4.1
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
3.8
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
- 0.0
Connectivity
6.1
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
- 3.0
- Cellular Bands 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
- 7.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
- 8.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- 9.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.7
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 33 W
- 5.8
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 5.35
- Performance & hardware
- 3.05
- Camera
- 3.83
- Connectivity
- 6.05
- Battery & charging
- 5.69
- NeoScore rank
- #3514 / 6247
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- MediaTek Helio G85
- Processor Process Size
- 12 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-G52 MC2
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 225,154
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 424
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,322
- CPU Description
- Octa-core processor with 2x Cortex-A75 at 2.0 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Gold
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- Body Width
- 75 mm
- Body Height
- 163.7 mm
- Weight
- 190 g
- Usable Surface
- 84.2 %
- Body Materials
- Plastic
- Resistance Features
- IP54, IP52
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 720 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.56″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,612 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 90 Hz
- Display Features
- Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Frameless, IPS LCD
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope
Software
- Operating System
- Android 13
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 13
- OS Update Support
- 1 year
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 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, UMTS, LTE
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- Connectivity Features
- 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
- 300 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 100 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- aptX HD, Loudspeaker
Technical
- Model numbers
- CPH2579
Product codes
- EAN
- 6932169334525, 6932169334648
- MPN
- 631001000823, 631001000829
A38
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 120 fps
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 120 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
Rear Auxiliary Depth Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front Camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
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06Variant details
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Markets
- International
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Market codes
- International
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