Oppo A38 vs Oppo A3x
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Oppo A38
2category wins
Oppo A3x
6category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Oppo A38
Faster chip
Oppo A3x
Bigger battery
Oppo A3x
Faster charging
Oppo A3x
Higher-resolution camera
Oppo A38
Better display
Oppo A3x
Lighter body
Oppo A3x
Best value for money
Oppo A3x
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Oppo A38 | Oppo A3x |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.56 | 6.67 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1612 | 1604 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 720 | 1000 |
| PPI | 269 | 264 |
| Glass Type | — | Panda glass |
| Screen-to-body | 84.2 | 85.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Oppo A38 | Oppo A3x |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | Dimensity 6300 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | ColorOS 15 | ColorOS 14 |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Oppo A3x +84%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Oppo A3x +36%AnTuTu
Oppo A3x +52%| Spec | Oppo A38 | Oppo A3x |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 419 | 771 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,461 | 1,980 |
| AnTuTu | 348,562 | 528,398 |
Memory
| Spec | Oppo A38 | Oppo A3x |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC | microSDXC |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Oppo A38 | Oppo A3x |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Oppo A38 | Oppo A3x |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Oppo A38 | Oppo A3x |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 33 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Oppo A38 | Oppo A3x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.7 | 165.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 190 | 187 |
| Width (mm) | 75 | 76 |
Launch
| Spec | Oppo A38 | Oppo A3x |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, September 04 | 2024, August 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, September | Available. Released 2024, August 02 |
Network
| Spec | Oppo A38 | Oppo A3x |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - version 1 | HSDPA 900, 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, 28, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Oppo A38 | Oppo A3x |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Oppo A38 | Oppo A3x |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Oppo A38 | Oppo A3x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Oppo A38 and Oppo A3x are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Oppo A3x packs a 5100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Oppo A3x posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Oppo A38 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
At this price you should expect 4G across Algerian networks (Mobilis, Djezzy, Ooredoo) and basic 60-90Hz screens.
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