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After a long period of appearing as leaks, the OPPO A38 has finally arrived in the Vietnamese market with many notable highlights in terms of appearance as well as hardware specifications. So what's new with the design of the OPPO A38? What's the configuration of the OPPO A38? Let's dive into the OPPO A38 to learn more about this OPPO phone!
(*)Note: The price of the OPPO A38 at Mytour is 4.49 million VND for the 4GB RAM, 128GB internal memory version (price may vary depending on the time and promotional program).
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Unboxing the OPPO A38 to see what's inside!
The packaging of the OPPO A38 bears many similarities to other products in the OPPO A 2023 series. Specifically, the OPPO A38 box features a predominantly white color scheme with the product name printed on the front and left side of the box.
The packaging of the OPPO A38 features a predominantly white color scheme.Upon opening, we'll find all the accessories that come with the phone such as user manual, SIM ejector tool, transparent case, fast charger, and USB-C cable.
User manual and SIM ejector tool for the OPPO A38.
Transparent case for the OPPO A38.
Fast charger with 33W power for the OPPO A38.
The USB-C charging cable is also included in the packaging of the OPPO A38.Hands-on with the OPPO A38 featuring a youthful design, water and dust resistance with IP54 rating
Overall, on the outside, the OPPO A38 boasts a square design with flat back and surrounding frame. This somewhat enhances grip when holding the phone. Additionally, the frame is slightly chamfered to reduce hand sharpness.
The OPPO A38 features a square design style with youthful colors.The color options of the OPPO A38 are very stylish and suitable for young users. If you're someone who likes to stand out like me, the Copper Gold version of the OPPO A38 will be the perfect choice for you. Conversely, the Black version of the OPPO A38 will be the opposite.
2 color options of the OPPO A38.Looking at the back of the OPPO A38, we can see the prominent black pill-shaped dual camera cluster. Combined with that is a striking gradient strip completely contrasting with the color of the phone's back. If you look closely, you'll notice that this back design style has been applied by OPPO on other models such as the OPPO A78, OPPO A58, or OPPO Reno8 T Series.
The back design style of the OPPO A38 has been previously applied to many other OPPO smartphone models.
What makes the back of the OPPO A38 stand out is the pill-shaped dual camera cluster.
At the bottom right corner of the back of the OPPO A38 is the OPPO logo.In terms of material, the entire frame and back of the OPPO A38 are crafted from sturdy plastic with solid finishing, avoiding any flimsiness. This is also the reason why the overall weight of this phone is only about 190g. Thanks to this, I can hold and use the OPPO A38 with one hand for a long time without feeling tired.
I can hold and use the OPPO A38 with one hand for a long time without feeling tired.
On the left side of the OPPO A38 is where the SIM tray is located.
On the right side of the device is where the volume up/down buttons and power button with fingerprint sensor are situated.
At the bottom edge of the OPPO A38, we will find the external speaker, USB-C charging port, microphone, and 3.5mm audio jack.
Meanwhile, the top edge of the device is completely smooth and empty.
The OPPO A38 features a 6.56-inch display with a waterdrop notch housing the selfie camera.On the front, the OPPO A38 boasts a 6.56-inch display with a waterdrop notch housing the selfie camera. The bezels around the phone's screen are nearly uniform (except for the slightly thicker bottom bezel). In terms of display quality, the OPPO A38's screen has HD+ resolution along with a 90Hz refresh rate.
The OPPO A38 offers impressive specifications with the Helio G85 chip and support for up to 4GB of virtual RAM
In addition to its youthful design, the OPPO A38 also boasts excellent hardware specifications compared to its price range. Here's a summary of the OPPO A38's specifications for you to easily grasp:
- Display: 6.56-inch size, IPS LCD panel, HD+ resolution (720 x 1,612 pixels), 90Hz refresh rate.
- CPU: MediaTek Helio G85.
- RAM: 4 GB (supports expansion through virtual RAM up to 4 GB).
- Internal Storage: 128 GB.
- Rear Camera: 50 MP + 2 MP.
- Front Camera: 5 MP.
- Battery: 5,000 mAh, supports 33W fast charging.
- Operating System: ColorOS 13.1 - Android 13.
The OPPO A38 boasts impressive specifications compared to its price range.As you can see in the specifications above, the OPPO A38 is equipped with the MediaTek Helio G85 processor, which has been featured in many budget smartphones today. During usage, I found that all swiping and app interactions on the OPPO A38 were relatively smooth and quick. However, the device may struggle with heavier tasks such as high-graphic gaming, and I'll share more details in the OPPO A38 performance review in the near future, so stay tuned!
For basic tasks, the OPPO A38 performs well.In addition, the OPPO A38 also features the 'RAM Expansion' function with a maximum capacity of up to 4 GB. When combined with the default 4 GB RAM of the device, we'll have 8 GB of RAM for multitasking multiple tasks and applications simultaneously.
The OPPO A38 has the capability to expand virtual RAM with a maximum capacity of 4 GB.The 5,000 mAh battery capacity is also a highlight of the OPPO A38, promising to provide users with usage throughout the day. Additionally, OPPO's new phone also supports SuperVOOC 33W fast charging technology.
How much does the OPPO A38 cost?
As mentioned above, the OPPO A38 is being sold officially at Mytour for 4.49 million VND for the 4GB RAM, 128GB internal memory version (price may vary depending on the time and promotional program). For me, this figure is truly a steal for a smartphone with a youthful design, good configuration, and especially IP54 water and dust resistance.
The OPPO A38 is a budget smartphone worth owning.So what do you think about the OPPO A38? Leave your comments below for me and everyone else to know! Thank you for taking the time to read and follow my article.
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