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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v13 (ColorOS 13.1, upgradable to ColorOS 14/15) |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | ColorOS 13.1 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | 36-Month Fluency Protection, RAM Expansion up to 4GB/6GB, Dynamic Computing Engine |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop |
| Features | 90Hz Sunlight Display, 100% DCI-P3 / 96% NTSC color gamut, All-day AI Eye Care |
| Brightness | 720 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 px (HD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.56 inches (16.66 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch, 90Hz touch sampling rate |
| Pixel Density | 269 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 84.62 % |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | 5 x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 50MP OmniVision OV50D (f/1.8, 75° FOV, 5P lens, AF) + 2MP (f/2.4, 3P lens) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide), f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes (Phase Detection Autofocus / PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle (75° field-of-view), Primary Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), 50MP Mode, Night, Portrait, Time-lapse, Pro, Panorama, Sticker |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, AI Portrait Retouching, Backlit HDR |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | 5MP (f/2.2, 76.8° FOV, 3P lens) |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 5 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus, AI Portrait Retouching, Screen Flash, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Plastic frame, plastic back, glass front (Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Width | 75 mm |
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold |
| Height | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 grams |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front protection |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 33W wired (SuperVOOC, 50% in 30 minutes) |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (Reverse wired charging) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | Dedicated microSDXC card slot (Up to 1 TB) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dedicated 3-card tray) |
| Bluetooth | v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Head: 0.98 W/kg, Body: 0.89 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Virtual Gyroscope |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type | Touch sensor |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes (Capacitive physical sensor) |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps playback, MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (Single speaker with 300% Ultra Volume Mode) |
| Audio Features | DTS Sound, 300% Ultra Volume Mode, Dirac audio tuning, Alert Types: Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | 50MP AI Dual Camera, 33W SuperVOOC Fast Charge, 90Hz Sunlight Display (720 nits), 300% Ultra Volume Mode, 36-Month Fluency Protection, IP54 Splash & Dust Resistance |
The Oppo A38 combines smooth performance, eye-catching aesthetics, and rapid flash charging into a high-value budget package for Bangladeshi consumers. Designed with an ultra-slim 8.1mm flat-edge profile weighing 190 grams, the smartphone showcases Oppo's signature Glowing finish in Glowing Black and Glowing Gold that shimmers while resisting fingerprint smudges, reinforced by IP54 dust and splash resistance. On the front, it features a 6.56-inch HD+ (720 x 1612 pixels) Sunlight IPS LCD screen shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, boasting a fluid 90Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and up to 720 nits peak brightness for clear outdoor readability under sunlight. Internally, the handset is driven by MediaTek's 12nm Helio G85 octa-core processor alongside Mali-G52 MC2 graphics, up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM (expandable via virtual RAM Expansion), and 128GB of internal storage, expandable up to 1TB using its dedicated microSDXC card slot, certified with Oppo's 36-Month Fluency Protection. Photography is spearheaded by a 50MP AI primary camera with PDAF and a 2MP depth sensor, backed by Backlit HDR and AI Portrait Retouching, paired with a 5MP selfie camera. The device is powered by a long-lasting 5000 mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC wired charging that delivers 50% charge in just 30 minutes. Completed with a 300% Ultra Volume Mode, side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner, 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio, and ColorOS based on Android, the Oppo A38 represents a well-balanced everyday smartphone.
