OPPO A38 vs Samsung Galaxy S26

Compare OPPO A38 and Samsung Galaxy S26 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

Samsung Galaxy S26

Android

Starting priceRs. 298,999

Memory12GB / 256GB

Battery4300 mAh (Typical)

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The important differences at a glance

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Lower starting priceOPPO A38Rs. 254,000 less

Smoother displaySamsung Galaxy S26120 Hz refresh rate

Battery capacityOPPO A385,000 mAh listed capacity

Lighter bodySamsung Galaxy S2623 g lighter

Mobile networkSamsung Galaxy S26Includes 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	Samsung Galaxy S26
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	PK: 6GB / 128GB, Rs. 44,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Glowing Black, Glowing Gold	PK: 12GB / 256GB, Rs. 298,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White \| PK: 12GB / 512GB, Rs. 357,979, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White
Price	Rs. 44,999	Rs. 298,999
PTA Approved	Yes	Yes
RAM	6GB	12GB
Storage	128GB	256GB
Card Slot	Yes	No
Colors	Glowing Black, Glowing Gold	Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2023-09-01	2026-02-25
Security Updates Until	N/A	2033-02-28
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	OPPO	Samsung
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty	1 Year Warranty
Official Website	https://www.oppo.com	https://www.samsung.com
OS	Android 13, ColorOS 13.1	Android
Android Version	Android 13	N/A
Performance
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	N/A
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)	Deca-Core (3.8GHz + 3.26GHz + 2.76GHz)
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2	N/A
Benchmark	N/A	N/A
Benchmark Score	N/A	N/A
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	N/A
Display
Size	6.56 inches	6.3 inches
Type	LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution	720 x 1612 pixels	2340 x 1080 (FHD+)
PPI Density	269	N/A
Refresh Rate	90Hz	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	163.74 x 75.03 x 8.16 mm	149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight	190 g	167 g
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM (4FF) + eSIM
IP Rating	N/A	N/A
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	4300 mAh (Typical)
Charging	33W SUPERVOOC	N/A
Camera
Back Camera	50 MP, f/1.8 (wide) + 2 MP (mono)	50 MP (F1.8) + 10 MP (F2.4) + 12 MP (F2.2)
Front Camera	5 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, F2.2
Back Camera Count	2	3
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	1080p@30fps	8K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Front Video	1080p@30fps	N/A
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, Panorama, Google Lens, Night Mode	Auto Focus, OIS, Optical Zoom 3x, Optical Quality Zoom 2x (Adaptive Pixel), Digital Zoom up to 30x, Slow Motion 240fps FHD
Zoom	Digital zoom	3x Optical Zoom, 30x Digital Zoom
Connectivity
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	2G GSM / 3G WCDMA / 4G LTE / 5G Sub6
SIM Type	Dual SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual eSIM)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz), EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC	Bluetooth 5.4
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS	GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C	USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
Sensors
Fingerprint	Fingerprint (side-mounted)	Fingerprint Sensor
Others	Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor