| Hardware and OS | Oppo A38 | |
| Operating system | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | |
| Processor | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12nm) | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | |
| Internal memory | 128GB 4GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSDXC | |
| Display | Oppo A38 | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits (peak) | |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2(~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio | |
| Connectivity | Oppo A38 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Network | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | |
| NFC | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
| Main Camera | Oppo A38 | other phones |
| Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Oppo A38 | other phones |
| Camera | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Multimedia | Oppo A38 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Battery | Oppo A38 | other phones |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | |
| Charging | 33W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | |
| Design | Oppo A38 | other phones |
| Body | IP54, dust and splash resistant | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 75 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.32 in) | |
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | |
| Features | Oppo A38 | other phones |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | |
