OPPO A38 vs OnePlus Nord 5

Compare OPPO A38 and OnePlus Nord 5 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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OPPO A38

Android 13, ColorOS 13.1

Starting priceRs. 44,999

Memory6GB / 128GB

Battery5000 mAh

OnePlus Nord 5

OxygenOS 15

Starting priceN/A

Memory8GB / 256GB

Battery6800 mAh

Quick buying guide

The important differences at a glance

OnePlus Nord 5 leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Smoother displayOnePlus Nord 5144 Hz refresh rate

Battery capacityOnePlus Nord 56,800 mAh listed capacity

Faster chargingOnePlus Nord 580W listed charging

Lighter bodyOPPO A3821 g lighter

Mobile networkOnePlus Nord 5Includes listed 5G support

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

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Specification	OPPO A38	OnePlus Nord 5
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	PK: 6GB / 128GB, Rs. 44,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Glowing Black, Glowing Gold	PK: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Marble Sands, Dry Ice, Phantom Grey \| PK: 12GB / 512GB, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Marble Sands, Dry Ice, Phantom Grey
Price	Rs. 44,999	N/A
PTA Approved	Yes	Yes
RAM	6GB	8GB
Storage	128GB	256GB
Card Slot	Yes	No
Colors	Glowing Black, Glowing Gold	Marble Sands, Dry Ice, Phantom Grey
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2023-09-01	2025-07-08
Security Updates Until	N/A	2030-07-08
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	OPPO	OnePlus
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty	1 Year
Official Website	https://www.oppo.com	N/A
OS	Android 13, ColorOS 13.1	OxygenOS 15
Android Version	Android 13	Android 15
Performance
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 4x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz)
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2	Adreno 735
Benchmark	N/A	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	N/A	1500000
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	Flagship-level performance with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 144Hz display and massive 6800mAh battery
Display
Size	6.56 inches	6.83 inches
Type	LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits	Swift AMOLED, 144Hz, Ultra HDR, 10-bit, Gorilla Glass 7i
Resolution	720 x 1612 pixels	2800 x 1272 pixels
PPI Density	269	450
Refresh Rate	90Hz	144Hz
Body
Dimensions	163.74 x 75.03 x 8.16 mm	163.41 x 77.04 x 8.1 mm
Weight	190 g	211 g
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Active)
IP Rating	N/A	N/A
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	6800 mAh
Charging	33W SUPERVOOC	80W SUPERVOOC, 18W PD, 55W PPS, 5W reverse wired
Camera
Back Camera	50 MP, f/1.8 (wide) + 2 MP (mono)	50 MP, f/1.8 (wide, OIS) + 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)
Front Camera	5 MP, f/2.2	50 MP, f/2.0 (wide, autofocus)
Back Camera Count	2	2
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	1080p@30fps	4K@60/30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, slow motion up to 240fps
Front Video	1080p@30fps	4K@60/30fps, 1080p@60/30fps
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, Panorama, Google Lens, Night Mode	OIS, EIS, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait, Panorama, Pro mode, Cinematic mode, Dual-view video, Time-lapse, Tilt-shift, Google Lens
Zoom	Digital zoom	0.6x–20x digital zoom
Connectivity
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G
SIM Type	Dual SIM	Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 6, dual-band, 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC	5.4, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C	USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
Sensors
Fingerprint	Fingerprint (side-mounted)	In-display fingerprint sensor
Others	Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Infrared Blaster