OPPO A38 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G
Quick Comparison
Both OPPO A38 and Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than OPPO A38 which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OPPO A38 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 10898 | Rs. 9499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 04, 2023. The cost of OPPO A38 is Rs. 10898. The launch Date of the second phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G is Rs. 9499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to OPPO A38's 6.56 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 396 PPI & OPPO's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than OPPO's phone ~ 84.2%. OPPO A38 has 20.15:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
OPPO A38 has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G 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 run on Android Operating System Version 13.
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Full Comparison
| Name | OPPO A38 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| General | ||
| Model | A38 | Redmi 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 04, 2023 | June 15, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.7 x 8.2 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 198.5 g |
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16.7 M) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.15:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.2% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Panda glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | Color Gamut: Active Mode (Covers 100% DCI-P3), Soft Mode (Covers 100% sRGB), Contrast Ratio: 1500:1, Brightness: 580 nits (Sunlight), 720 nits (Maximum) | 550 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), 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 (802.11 ac), 802.11 a/b/g/n (WLAN 2.4 GHz | WLAN 5.1 GHz | WLAN 5.8 GHz) | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4G, 5G |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night View, Video, Photo, People Photo, Timelapse Photography, Professional, Panorama, Google Lens | Photo, Portrait, Night Mode, 50MP, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Tilt Shift, Timed Burst, Film Filters, Macro, HDR, Timelapse, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | ColorOS 13.1 | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G85 | Mediatek Helio G88 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |