OPPO A38 vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Compare OPPO A38 and TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

OPPO A38

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
The important differences at a glance
TECNO POVA Curve 2 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.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | OPPO A38 | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Mystic Purple, Melting Silver, Storm Titanium | GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Mystic Purple, Melting Silver, Storm Titanium | GLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Mystic Purple, Melting Silver, Storm Titanium |
| Price | Rs. 44,999 | N/A |
| PTA Approved | Yes | N/A |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | No |
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | Mystic Purple, Melting Silver, Storm Titanium |
| Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Currency | PKR | PKR |
| Basic | ||
| Launch Date | 2023-09-01 | N/A |
| Security Updates Until | N/A | N/A |
| Upcoming Device | No | No |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Manufacturer | OPPO | TECNO |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Official Website | https://www.oppo.com | N/A |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | HiOS 16 |
| Android Version | Android 13 | Android 16 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core up to 2.4 GHz (6nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Arm Mali-G610 MC2 |
| Benchmark | N/A | AnTuTu |
| Benchmark Score | N/A | 0 |
| Benchmark Remarks | N/A | Dimensity 7100 midrange 5G chipset |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits | Curved AMOLED, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, 1.07B colors |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels | 2364 x 1080 pixels |
| PPI Density | 269 | 429 |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 144Hz / 120Hz / 90Hz / 60Hz |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 163.74 x 75.03 x 8.16 mm | 162.7 x 77.2 x 7.42 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | N/A |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | N/A |
| IP Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W SUPERVOOC | 45W fast charging, Bypass Charge 2.0 (30% in 21 min, 50% in 36 min) |
| Camera | ||
| Back Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide) + 2 MP (mono) | 50 MP (wide) + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP |
| Back Camera Count | 2 | 2 |
| Front Camera Count | 1 | 1 |
| Back Video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Front Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Back Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Front Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | LED flash, HDR, Panorama, Google Lens, Night Mode | AI camera, HDR, Panorama |
| Zoom | Digital zoom | N/A |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / 5G-A / LTE |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 5, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC | Bluetooth 5.4 (A2DP, LE) |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint | Fingerprint (side-mounted) | Under-display fingerprint sensor |
| Others | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, G-Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Remote Control |
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