OPPO A38 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Compare OPPO A38 and Sony Xperia 1 VI 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

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Android 16

Starting priceN/A

Memory12GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh

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The important differences at a glance

OPPO A38 and Sony Xperia 1 VI lead in different areas, so the better choice depends on what matters to you.

Based on listed specifications

Smoother displaySony Xperia 1 VI120 Hz refresh rate

Main camera resolutionOPPO A3850 MP main camera

Lighter bodyOPPO A382 g lighter

Mobile networkSony Xperia 1 VIIncludes 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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Specification	OPPO A38	Sony Xperia 1 VI
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	PK: 6GB / 128GB, Rs. 44,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Glowing Black, Glowing Gold	GLOBAL: 12GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Platinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scar Red, Black
Price	Rs. 44,999	N/A
PTA Approved	Yes	N/A
RAM	6GB	12GB
Storage	128GB	256GB
Card Slot	Yes	Yes
Colors	Glowing Black, Glowing Gold	Platinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scar Red, Black
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	USD
Basic
Launch Date	2023-09-01	2024-05-15
Security Updates Until	N/A	2028-01-01
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	OPPO	Sony
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty	1 Year
Official Website	https://www.oppo.com	N/A
OS	Android 13, ColorOS 13.1	Android 16
Android Version	Android 13	Android 14
Performance
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (3.3GHz + 3.2GHz + 3.0GHz + 2.3GHz)
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2	Adreno 750
Benchmark	N/A	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	N/A	2096581
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	Flagship Sony device with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, professional-grade camera system, and BRAVIA OLED display
Display
Size	6.56 inches	6.5 inches
Type	LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits	HDR OLED, 10-bit, 120Hz, DCI-P3, BRAVIA display
Resolution	720 x 1612 pixels	1080 x 2340 pixels
PPI Density	269	~396
Refresh Rate	90Hz	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	163.74 x 75.03 x 8.16 mm	162 x 74 x 8.2 mm
Weight	190 g	192 g
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM)
IP Rating	N/A	IP65/IP68
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	33W SUPERVOOC	USB Power Delivery fast charging, wireless charging, reverse wireless charging
Camera
Back Camera	50 MP, f/1.8 (wide) + 2 MP (mono)	48 MP, f/1.9 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.3–f/3.5 (telephoto, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)
Front Camera	5 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.0
Back Camera Count	2	3
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	1080p@30fps	4K@24/30/60/120fps
Front Video	1080p@30fps	4K
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	Yes
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, Panorama, Google Lens, Night Mode	ZEISS optics, HDR, Night mode, Real-time Eye AF, Object tracking, OIS, Hybrid zoom
Zoom	Digital zoom	Up to 21.3x hybrid zoom
Connectivity
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G
SIM Type	Dual SIM	Nano-SIM + 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)
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC	5.4
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS	A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C	USB Type-C (USB 3.2)
Sensors
Fingerprint	Fingerprint (side-mounted)	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Others	Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor