Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) vs OPPO A38
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) and OPPO A38 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, OPPO A38 has better resolution of 1612 x 720 than Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) | OPPO A38 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.52 in | 6.56 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP Quad | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 17899 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 4, 2020. The cost of Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 04, 2023. The cost of OPPO A38 is Rs. 17899.
Display comparison
OPPO A38 has larger screen size of 6.56 inches in comparison to Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.52 inch screen. Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type where as OPPO A38 has IPS Screen type. Both have same 269 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89% than OPPO's phone ~ 84.2%. Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as OPPO A38 has 20.15:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
OPPO A38's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 12 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) 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 9.0 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) | OPPO A38 |
| General | ||
| Model | 5i | 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 | March 4, 2020 | September 04, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 164.4 x 9 mm | 75 x 163.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g |
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16.7 M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.52 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.15:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Panda glass | |
| Features | Night Mode, Corning Gorilla Glass | 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, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 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) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GALILEO, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor | accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | No | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Portrait 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | PDAF, 10x Digital Zoom, AI HDR, AI Beauty, AI Scene Recognition, Chroma Boost, Super Nightscape, Filter Mode, Panorama Mode, Expert Mode, Time-Lapse Mode | Night View, Video, Photo, People Photo, Timelapse Photography, Professional, Panorama, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Main) Screen Flash Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | AI Beauty, AI HDR | Video, Photo, Portrait, Timelapse Photography, Panorama |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | ColorOS 13.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Mediatek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| 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 | 10W Charging Power | Yes, 33W Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |