Oppo A38 Specs, Price, and Best Deals

Design and Display

The Oppo A38 sports a simple yet elegant design with slim and lightweight profile, measuring 163.7 x 75 x 8.2 mm, make it relatively easy to handle and use with one hand. The rear panel is made of polycarbonate with a matte finish, adding a touch of elegance to its design. .

The front is dominated by a 6.56-inch Full HD+ LCD display, that measures 84.2% screen-to-body ratio. This display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels resulting in 269 ppi density. Therefore, there is only thin bezels around the screen. At the top center of the phone sits the punch hole cutout for selfie lens.

Additionally, it features a 720nits peak brightness and 90Hz high refresh rate which ensures smoother animations and scrolling, enhancing the overall user experience,

On the back, there is a dual camera module situated in the top left corner houses two sets of large lenses and a LED flashlight, giving the device a touch of modernity.

Furthermore, the power button is on the right edge, doubling as a fingerprint scanner, to ensures a seamless and secure unlocking experience. The volume rocker on the left side is conveniently located for easy access.

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At the top of the Oppo phone, just above the volume rocker, a slot for inserting a SIM card is provided. The bottom of the device houses the speaker, USB Type-C port, microphone, and the increasingly rare 3.5mm headphone jack, offering multiple connectivity options.

Camera

Just like the Oppo A77, the Oppo A38 features a dual rear camera with higher-resolution main camera and a single font facing camera. Its primary camera boasts an impressive 50MP sensor, which excels in capturing images with exceptional sharpness and detail. With a wide f/1.8 aperture and PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus), it quickly calculates the subject’s distance and adjusts the focus accordingly. This makes it an ideal choice for capturing perfect shots, especially in challenging low-light conditions or when photographing moving subjects.

Furthermore, the camera setup includes a supporting 2MP depth sensor, although, the resolution is low, it still manage to play a crucial role in creating striking portrait shots with appealing bokeh effects. The Oppo A38 camera is packed with additional impressive features, including panorama mode, HDR (High Dynamic Range), and Night mode, allowing users to explore creative photography possibilities.

Meanwhile, this camera supports video recording at 1080p resolution and 30 frames per second, ensuring the creation of high-quality videos.

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On the front, the Oppo A38 sports a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, elegantly housed within a waterdrop-style notch located at the center of the display. This front camera is fully capable of recording videos at 1080p resolution and 30 frames per second, making it an excellent choice for capturing high-quality video content.

Hardware and Software

The Oppo A38 is driven by Android 13 with the ColorOS 13.1 interface, providing users with a modern and feature-rich software experience. Under the hood, it’s powered by the Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 chipset, built on a 12nm process. This is the same processor in models like the Xiaomi Poco C55, the Xiaomi Redmi 12C, and the Tecno Pova Neo 3.

The octa-core processor features a configuration of 2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 cores for performance tasks and 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores for efficiency. This blend of processing power ensures a smooth and responsive user experience.

The phone is further enhanced by the Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, which handles graphics tasks and gaming with ease, delivering satisfactory visual performance. Users can enjoy a generous 128GB of internal storage, providing ample space for apps, media, and files, and there’s also 4GB of RAM to support smooth multitasking.

Furthermore, for those needing additional storage, the phone supports microSDXC cards through a dedicated card slot, allowing for expandable storage options. Meanwhile, the use of UFS 2.2 storage is a welcome addition, as it ensures quick app loading times and smooth system performance, further enhancing the user experience.

The Oppo A38 is also equipped with a robust 5000mAh battery that offers long-lasting usage on a single charge. What’s more, it supports 33W Supervooc Fast Charging technology, enabling quick replenishment of the battery, minimizing downtime.

Oppo A38 Price and Availability

Oppo A38 price starts at between $160 to $190, / € 180.00 /₹ 15,499. The Oppo A38 price in Nigeria ranges from about ₦140,000 to ₦190,000.