Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs OPPO A38
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than OPPO A38. In terms of display resolution, OPPO A38 has better resolution of 1612 x 720 than Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1560 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | OPPO A38 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.56 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 17999 | Rs. 11100 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 16, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 17999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 04, 2023. The cost of OPPO A38 is Rs. 11100.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to OPPO A38's 6.56 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Screen type where as OPPO A38 has IPS Screen type. OPPO's phone has display density of 269 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 264 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than OPPO's phone ~ 84.2%. Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OPPO A38 has 20.15:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OPPO A38's lower 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB 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 10 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | OPPO A38 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A12 | 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 | February 16, 2021 | September 04, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 164 x 8.9 mm | 75 x 163.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g |
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color PLS IPS (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16.7 M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.15:9 |
| PPI | ~ 264 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Panda 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) | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 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) | |
| 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | panorama, 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 ƒ/2.2 | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10, upgradable to v11 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | ColorOS 13.1 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 | Mediatek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | 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 | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Charging |