OPPO
A38
PKR 40,999
VS
Spec-by-spec breakdown
OPPO
A55 5G
PKR 39,999
Display
6.56 inches, 103.4 cm 2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)✓
6.5 inches, 102.0 cm 2 (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens✓
13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens
RAM
4GB
4GB
Battery
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Storage
128GB, 128GB
128GB, 128GB, 128GB
Selfie
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)✓
Spec-by-Spec Breakdown
Oppo A38 vs Oppo A55 5G
Specification
A38
A55 5G
Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - version 1BETTER
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - version 1
1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G Bands
1, 28, 41, 77, 78
Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
Launch
Announced
2023, September 04BETTER
2021, January 25
Status
Available. Released 2023, SeptemberBETTER
Available. Released 2021, January 25
Body
Dimensions
163.7 x 75 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
163.9 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)BETTER
Weight
190 g (6.70 oz)
186 g (6.56 oz)BETTER
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Other
IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)
Display
Screen Size
6.56 inches, 103.4 cm 2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)BETTER
6.5 inches, 102.0 cm 2 (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 480 nits (peak)BETTER
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
Performance
Chipset / Processor
Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm)BETTER
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
RAM
4GB
4GB
Storage
128GB, 128GB
128GB, 128GB, 128GB
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, ColorOS 15BETTER
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2BETTER
Memory
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Type
eMMC 5.1
Camera System
Rear Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lensBETTER
13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)BETTER
Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HDBETTER
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
No
Radio
No
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Battery
Type / Capacity
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging
33W wired, PD, 50% in 30 minBETTER
10W wired
Features & Design
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Yes
Face Unlock
No
No
Misc
Colors
Glowing Black, Glowing Gold
Black, Blue, Gold
Models
CPH2579BETTER
PEMM00, PEMM20, PEMT00, PEMT20
Global Price
€ 129.99 / £ 120.13 / ₹ 11,590
About 200 EURBETTER
Price in PKR
PKR 40,999
PKR 39,999BETTER
The Verdict
Based on 8 key specification categories
🏆 Overall Winner
Oppo A38
3
categories won
Wins in: Screen Size · Main Camera · Chipset
VS
Oppo A55 5G
2
categories won
Wins in: Selfie Camera · Price