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8 GB / 256 GB / International · Launched May 2024
Overview
NeoScore
5.5
#2233 of 6246
- Design & display
- 5.8
- Performance & hardware
- 5.6
- Camera
- 3.8
- Connectivity
- 6.5
- Battery & charging
- 6.5
Strengths
- The 6000 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
- At 8 mm thick, it is thinner than most phones of its time.
Weak points
- The display has 264 ppi, lower than that of most phones of its time.
- The main camera lacks optical image stabilization.
- Display
- 6.68″IPS LCD720 × 1,612 px120 Hz
- Design
- 199 g76 mm165.7 mm8 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2Octa-Core8 GB RAM256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 456,552Better than 57% of phones
- Battery
- 6,000 mAh44 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.82 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 8 Mpx · f/2.1
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 14
Editorial report
vivo Y38 8 GB / 256 GB / International technical sheet
The vivo Y38 suits anyone looking for a 5G phone with a large display and high battery capacity; its main trade-offs are display pixel density and the lack of optical image stabilization on the main camera. Its 6000 mAh battery holds more capacity than most phones of its time. At 8 mm thick, it is also thinner than most phones launched around the same time.
The 6.68-inch IPS LCD display has a 120 Hz refresh rate, typical for phones of its time. Its 264 ppi density, however, is lower than that of most contemporaries, a drawback for anyone prioritizing a densely detailed display. The 50 MP main camera has no optical image stabilization, while its resolution is typical. Overall, the camera ranks among the weaker ones of its time.
This configuration pairs 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of expandable storage, Android 14, and 5G connectivity. The 44 W charging rate is typical, as is the battery overall among phones launched around the same time. The vivo Y38 earns a NeoScore of 5.5. It is a better fit for buyers who prioritize battery capacity and 5G than for those seeking a high-density display or optical stabilization.
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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Selected variant
8 GB / 256 GB / International
Design & display
5.8
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 264 ppi
- 3.9
- Peak Display Brightness 1,000 nits
- 8.0
- Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, SGS Certified, Multi-Touch
- 1.0
- Weight 199 g
- 6.1
- Resistance Features IP64
- 4.0
- Usable Surface 85.1 %
- 8.0
- Body Thickness 8 mm
- 8.0
Performance & hardware
5.6
- AnTuTu Score 456,552
- 2.3
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 7.1
- Storage Type UFS 2.2
- 5.0
- Processor Process Size 4 nm
- 8.5
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
- 4.9
- 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, Flicker Sensor, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse
- 0.0
Connectivity
6.5
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C
- 3.5
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
- 6.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- 9.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
6.5
- Battery Capacity 6,000 mAh
- 10.0
- Fast Charge Power 44 W
- 6.9
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 5.82
- Performance & hardware
- 5.56
- Camera
- 3.83
- Connectivity
- 6.48
- Battery & charging
- 6.45
- NeoScore rank
- #2233 / 6246
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
- Processor Process Size
- 4 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 613
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 456,552
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 cores.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Blue, Green, Black, White
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- Body Width
- 76 mm
- Body Height
- 165.7 mm
- Weight
- 199 g
- Usable Surface
- 85.1 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic
- Resistance Features
- IP64
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Lithium
- Fast Charge Power
- 44 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
- 1,000 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.68″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,612 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 264 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,400 :1
- Display Features
- Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, SGS Certified, Multi-Touch
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 14
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 14
- 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
- Max. download speed
- 2,500 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 900 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID
Y38
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
50 MP Main Camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 120 fps
- Aperture
- f/1.8
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
- 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, Flicker Sensor, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse
2 MP Depth Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
8 MP Front Camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
- Aperture
- f/2.1
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.1
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04Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- International
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- International
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