UAE Price
AED 500
India Price
₹12,999
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Smartphone · OPPO · 2023
The Oppo A38 128GB is OPPO's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 500 in the UAE and ₹12,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Oppo A38 128GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering all-day use and 33W wired charging that hits 50% in 30 minutes—rare at this price. The 6.56-inch 720p display offers sharp 20:9 proportions, and NFC availability in UAE/India adds contactless utility. It’s built for budget buyers who prioritize battery endurance and fast charging over high refresh rates or 5G, using the Helio G85 for light multitasking and social media. Its weakness is the 269 ppi screen—text and images appear visibly pixelated under close inspection, especially compared to 90Hz HD+ rivals. In UAE at AED 500, it’s competitive because few phones under AED 600 offer NFC and 33W charging. In India at ₹12999, it’s overpriced; rivals like the Redmi 12 offer 90Hz displays and better cameras for the same cost. Skip if you care about display clarity or future-proofing.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - version 1 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - version 1 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 75 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold |
| Models | CPH2579 |
| Price | ₹ 9,788 / £ 117.71 / € 124.99 |
| Announced | 2023, September 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, September |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, ColorOS 15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the A38.
It may still be a budget-friendly option for basic users in 2026, but newer entry-level phones will likely offer better performance and software support. Consider it only if you need a simple, reliable device with no high-end demands.
The Oppo A38 128GB is priced at AED 500 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Oppo A38 128GB is priced at ₹12999 in India. It is available through official Oppo stores and leading e-commerce platforms.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with accurate colors and sufficient detail for social media. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise and limited dynamic range.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, calls, and light browsing. Heavy usage may require a midday charge.
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