Realme 9i vs OPPO A38
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 9i and OPPO A38 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 9i has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than OPPO A38 which has resolution of 1612 x 720. OPPO A38 has more internal memory than Realme 9i
| Name | Realme 9i | OPPO A38 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.56 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11990 | Rs. 8800 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 18, 2022 . The cost of Realme 9i is Rs. 11990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 04, 2023. The cost of OPPO A38 is Rs. 8800.
Display comparison
OPPO A38 has screen size of 6.56 inches which falls short to Realme 9i's 6.6 inch screen. Realme 9i has IPS LCD Screen type where as OPPO A38 has IPS Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 401 PPI & OPPO's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than OPPO's phone ~ 84.2%. Realme 9i has 20.1:9 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 Realme 9i (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 9i has 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to OPPO A38's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 9i will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 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 11 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 9i | OPPO A38 |
| General | ||
| Model | 9i | 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 | January 18, 2022 | September 04, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.7 x 164.4 x 8.4 mm | 75 x 163.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS Screen (16.7 M) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.15:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Panda glass | |
| Features | 180Hz Touch , 1500:1 Screen Contrast, 480 nit Brightness, 96% Color Saturation, Supports Sunlight Screen, COG Sealing Process, In-Cell Touch Panel Technology, 10 Touch Points | 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 | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| 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 |
| 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, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C 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, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALIEO, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light Sensor, Magnetic sensors, Proximity sensor, Acceleration Sensor | accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 B&W Lens | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Panoramic view, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Super Text, Ultra macro, HDR | Night View, Video, Photo, People Photo, Timelapse Photography, Professional, Panorama, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | ColorOS 13.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Mediatek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 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 | AAC, MP3, WMA, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, Vorbis, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3G2, AVI, TS, M2TS, MKV, WEBM, MPG, ASF, MOV, 3GP, MPEG4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | 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 | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Charging |