Starting priceRs. 44,999
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85
Battery5000 mAh
Main camera50 MP, f/1.8 (wide) + 2 MP (mono)
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OPPO A38 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Compare OPPO A38 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 across Pakistan prices, variants, performance, display, battery, camera, and connectivity.
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Starting priceCNY 1,299
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, 4nm
Battery8000mAh silicon-carbon battery
Main camera50MP primary camera, f/1.8, 5-element lens, autofocus
Comparison Summary
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads in more of the measurable catalog highlights, while the other phone may still be the better fit for different needs.
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OPPO A38
PK
Rs. 44,9996GB / 128GB
PTA: YesAvailable: YesCard slot: Yes
Colors
Glowing BlackGlowing Gold
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
CN
CNY 1,2996GB LPDDR4X / 128GB UFS 2.2
PTA: N/AAvailable: YesCard slot: Yes
Colors
BlackShallow AquaMeteor Purple
CN
CNY 1,3998GB LPDDR4X / 128GB UFS 2.2
PTA: N/AAvailable: YesCard slot: Yes
Colors
BlackShallow AquaMeteor Purple
CN
CNY 1,5998GB LPDDR4X / 256GB UFS 2.2
PTA: N/AAvailable: YesCard slot: Yes
Colors
BlackShallow AquaMeteor Purple
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| Specification | OPPO A38 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & Availability | ||
| Price | Rs. 44,999 | CNY 1,299 |
| PTA Approved | Yes | N/A |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | Black, Shallow Aqua, Meteor Purple |
| Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Currency | PKR | CNY |
| Basic | ||
| Launch Date | 2023-09-01 | 2026-07-14 |
| Security Updates Until | N/A | N/A |
| Upcoming Device | No | No |
| Status | Available | Released |
| Manufacturer | OPPO | Xiaomi |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty | N/A |
| Official Website | https://www.oppo.com | https://www.mi.com/prod/redmi-note-17/specs |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Android Version | Android 13 | 16 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, 4nm |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Qualcomm Kryo octa-core 64-bit CPU, up to 2.3GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Benchmark | N/A | N/A |
| Benchmark Score | N/A | N/A |
| Benchmark Remarks | N/A | N/A |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 7.0 inches |
| Type | LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits | Flat OLED, DCI-P3, Wet Touch 2.0 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels | 2396 x 1080 pixels |
| PPI Density | 269 | Approximately 376 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 163.74 x 75.03 x 8.16 mm | 169.70 x 79.14 x 8.26 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, dual 5G |
| IP Rating | N/A | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000mAh silicon-carbon battery |
| Charging | 33W SUPERVOOC | 45W wired charging, 22.5W wired reverse charging, bypass charging |
| Camera | ||
| Back Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide) + 2 MP (mono) | 50MP primary camera, f/1.8, 5-element lens, autofocus |
| Front Camera | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 8MP selfie camera |
| Back Camera Count | 2 | 1 |
| Front Camera Count | 1 | 1 |
| Back Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p at 30fps |
| Front Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p at 30fps |
| Back Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Front Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | LED flash, HDR, Panorama, Google Lens, Night Mode | Portrait mode, film filters, film frames, document mode, Pro mode, panorama, slow motion and time-lapse |
| Zoom | Digital zoom | Digital zoom |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS and Galileo |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint | Fingerprint (side-mounted) | Optical in-display fingerprint sensor |
| Others | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Electronic compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
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