HMD Pulse vs OPPO A38
Quick Comparison
Both HMD Pulse and OPPO A38 comes with same RAM. OPPO A38 has more internal memory than HMD Pulse
| Name | HMD Pulse | OPPO A38 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.65 in | 6.56 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12899 | Rs. 10999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 24, 2024. The Expected cost of HMD Pulse is Rs. 12899. The launch Date of the second phone is September 04, 2023. The cost of OPPO A38 is Rs. 10999.
Display comparison
HMD Pulse has larger screen size of 6.65 inches in comparison to OPPO A38's 6.56 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. OPPO's phone has display density of 269 PPI & HMD's phone has only 265 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, HMD's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than OPPO's phone ~ 84.2%. HMD Pulse has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OPPO A38 has 20.15:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM OPPO A38 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than HMD Pulse (64 GB).
Camera comparison
OPPO A38's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses HMD Pulse's 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. HMD Pulse will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to OPPO A38's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | HMD Pulse | OPPO A38 |
| General | ||
| Model | Pulse | A38 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 24, 2024 | September 04, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.2 x 8.5 mm | 75 x 163.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Meteor Black, Dreamy Pink | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16.7 M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.65 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.15:9 |
| PPI | ~ 265 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Panda glass | |
| Features | 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | Color Gamut: Active Mode (Covers 100% DCI-P3), Soft Mode (Covers 100% sRGB), Contrast Ratio: 1500:1, Brightness: 580 nits (Sunlight), 720 nits (Maximum) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac), 802.11 a/b/g/n (WLAN 2.4 GHz | WLAN 5.1 GHz | WLAN 5.8 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Night View, Video, Photo, People Photo, Timelapse Photography, Professional, Panorama, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | ColorOS 13.1 | |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 | Mediatek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 x Cortex-A75@1.6GHz & 6 x Cortex-A55@1.6GHz | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Charging |