OPPO A38 vs realme 16 Pro Plus 5G
Compare OPPO A38 and realme 16 Pro Plus 5G side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.
OPPO A38
Android 13, ColorOS 13.1
Starting priceRs. 44,999
Memory6GB / 128GB
Battery5000 mAh
realme 16 Pro Plus 5G
realme UI 7.0
Starting priceINR 43,999
Memory8GB / 128GB
Battery7000 mAh (typ) / 6850 mAh (rated)
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The important differences at a glance
realme 16 Pro Plus 5G leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.
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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| Specification | OPPO A38 | realme 16 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Variants & Pricing | ||
| All Variants | PK: 6GB / 128GB, Rs. 44,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | GLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, INR 43,999, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink | GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, INR 45,999, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink | GLOBAL: 12GB / 256GB, INR 48,999, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink |
| Price | Rs. 44,999 | INR 43,999 |
| PTA Approved | Yes | N/A |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | No |
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink |
| Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Currency | PKR | INR |
| Basic | ||
| Launch Date | 2023-09-01 | 2026-04-06 |
| Security Updates Until | N/A | N/A |
| Upcoming Device | No | No |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Manufacturer | OPPO | Realme |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
| Official Website | https://www.oppo.com | N/A |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | realme UI 7.0 |
| Android Version | Android 13 | Android 16 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (8 cores) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 722 |
| Benchmark | N/A | AnTuTu |
| Benchmark Score | N/A | 0 |
| Benchmark Remarks | N/A | Upper mid-range performance with Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 144Hz AMOLED display and triple camera system with telephoto |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits | AMOLED, 1.07B colors, 144Hz, 6500 nits peak |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels | 1280 x 2800 pixels |
| PPI Density | 269 | 453 |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 144Hz |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 163.74 x 75.03 x 8.16 mm | 162.5 x 76.3 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 203 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IP Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh (typ) / 6850 mAh (rated) |
| Charging | 33W SUPERVOOC | 80W wired, 55W PPS, 30W VOOC, 13.5W PD |
| Camera | ||
| Back Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide) + 2 MP (mono) | 200 MP, f/1.8 (wide, OIS) + 50 MP, f/2.8 (telephoto, OIS) + 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) |
| Front Camera | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.4 (wide) |
| Back Camera Count | 2 | 3 |
| 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 | HDR, Night, Portrait, Panorama, Pro mode, Time-lapse, Slow motion, Dual-view video, Tilt-shift, Google Lens, Underwater, Document scanner, AI Landscape, Starry mode |
| Zoom | Digital zoom | Digital zoom supported |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC | 5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint | Fingerprint (side-mounted) | In-display optical fingerprint sensor |
| Others | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, color temperature sensor, compass, infrared remote control |
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