OPPO A38 vs Hmd Pulse

Compare OPPO A38 and Hmd Pulse side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

OPPO A38
OPPO A38
Android 13, ColorOS 13.1
Starting priceRs. 44,999
Memory6GB / 128GB
Battery5000 mAh
Hmd Pulse
Hmd Pulse
Android
Starting priceN/A
Memory4GB / 64GB
Battery5000 mAh
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The important differences at a glance

OPPO A38 leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications
Faster chargingOPPO A3833W listed charging
Main camera resolutionOPPO A3850 MP main camera
Lighter bodyHmd Pulse3 g lighter

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specifications side by side

Differences are highlighted
SpecificationOPPO A38Hmd Pulse
Variants & Pricing
All VariantsPK: 6GB / 128GB, Rs. 44,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Glowing Black, Glowing GoldGLOBAL: 4GB / 64GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Dreamy Pink, Meteor Black, Atmos Blue
PriceRs. 44,999N/A
PTA ApprovedYesN/A
RAM6GB4GB
Storage128GB64GB
Card SlotYesYes
ColorsGlowing Black, Glowing GoldDreamy Pink, Meteor Black, Atmos Blue
AvailabilityYesYes
CurrencyPKRPKR
Basic
Launch Date2023-09-012024-04-24
Security Updates UntilN/AN/A
Upcoming DeviceNoNo
StatusAvailableAvailable
ManufacturerOPPOHMD
Warranty1 Year Limited Warranty1 Year
Official Websitehttps://www.oppo.comN/A
OSAndroid 13, ColorOS 13.1Android
Android VersionAndroid 13Android 14
Performance
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Unisoc T606
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core
GPUMali-G52 MC2Mali-G57 MP1
BenchmarkN/AAnTuTu
Benchmark ScoreN/A223000
Benchmark RemarksN/AAffordable Android 14 smartphone with 90Hz display, replaceable battery and 4G connectivity
Display
Size6.56 inches6.56 inches
TypeLCD, 90Hz, 720 nitsHD+ display, 90Hz, 480 nits typical, 600 nits boost
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels720 x 1612 pixels
PPI Density269269
Refresh Rate90Hz90Hz
Body
Dimensions163.74 x 75.03 x 8.16 mm163.19 x 75.02 x 8.45 mm
Weight190 g187 g
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM
IP RatingN/AIP52
Battery
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging33W SUPERVOOC10W wired
Camera
Back Camera50 MP, f/1.8 (wide) + 2 MP (mono)13 MP AF dual camera
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.28 MP
Back Camera Count22
Front Camera Count11
Back Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front Video1080p@30fpsYes
Back FlashYesYes
Front FlashNoNo
Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, Panorama, Google Lens, Night ModeSuper Night, Tripod Mode, FlashShot, AI HDR, Skin tone optimization
ZoomDigital zoomN/A
Connectivity
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE2G / 3G / 4G
SIM TypeDual SIMNano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC5.0
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, A-GPS, Galileo
NFCYesYes
InfraredNoNo
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C (USB 2.0, OTG)
Sensors
FingerprintFingerprint (side-mounted)Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
OthersAccelerometer, Proximity, Compassaccelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, face unlock

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