OPPO A38 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV

Compare OPPO A38 and Sony Xperia 5 IV 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 5 IV

Android 12

Starting priceN/A

Memory8GB / 128GB

Battery5000 mAh

Quick buying guide

The important differences at a glance

Sony Xperia 5 IV leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Smoother displaySony Xperia 5 IV120 Hz refresh rate

Faster chargingOPPO A3833W listed charging

Main camera resolutionOPPO A3850 MP main camera

Lighter bodySony Xperia 5 IV18 g lighter

Mobile networkSony Xperia 5 IVIncludes 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

Differences are highlighted

Specification	OPPO A38	Sony Xperia 5 IV
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, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Green, White \| GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Green, White
Price	Rs. 44,999	N/A
PTA Approved	Yes	N/A
RAM	6GB	8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
Card Slot	Yes	Yes
Colors	Glowing Black, Glowing Gold	Black, Green, White
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2023-09-01	2022-09-22
Security Updates Until	N/A	N/A
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	OPPO	Sony
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty	N/A
Official Website	https://www.oppo.com	N/A
OS	Android 13, ColorOS 13.1	Android 12
Android Version	Android 13	Upgradable to Android 14
Performance
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (1x3.0GHz + 3x2.4GHz + 4x1.7GHz)
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2	Adreno 730
Benchmark	N/A	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	N/A	1242193
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	Compact flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 120Hz OLED display, and advanced Sony camera system
Display
Size	6.56 inches	6.1 inches
Type	LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits	HDR OLED, 120Hz, 10-bit, CinemaWide, Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution	720 x 1612 pixels	2520 x 1080 pixels
PPI Density	269	449
Refresh Rate	90Hz	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	163.74 x 75.03 x 8.16 mm	156 x 67 x 8.2 mm
Weight	190 g	172 g
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + microSD)
IP Rating	N/A	IP65/IP68
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	33W SUPERVOOC	30W wired (USB PD), wireless charging
Camera
Back Camera	50 MP, f/1.8 (wide) + 2 MP (mono)	12 MP, f/1.7 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.4 (telephoto, OIS, 2.5x optical) + 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@24/25/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Front Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, Panorama, Google Lens, Night Mode	Zeiss optics, HDR, Eye tracking, OIS, PDAF
Zoom	Digital zoom	2.5x optical zoom
Connectivity
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G
SIM Type	Dual SIM	Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz & 5GHz)
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC	5.2
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C	USB Type-C (DisplayPort support)
Sensors
Fingerprint	Fingerprint (side-mounted)	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Others	Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass	accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, proximity sensor, color spectrum sensor