Oppo, the renowned smartphone manufacturer, has silently introduced its latest offering, the Oppo A38, to the UAE market. This new smartphone has made its debut on Oppo’s UAE website, shedding light on its design, color options, and comprehensive specifications.
The Oppo A38 stands out with its impressive 6.56-inch HD+ LCD display, boasting a high refresh rate of 90Hz and a peak brightness of 720 nits, promising vibrant visuals and smooth interactions. It is available in a single storage configuration, powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and a generous 128GB of built-in storage. Notably, the phone offers a snappy experience with support for RAM expansion technology, providing an additional virtual RAM capacity of up to 4GB. Users can also expand the storage to a whopping 1TB, ensuring ample space for all their digital needs.
In the imaging department, the Oppo A38 features a dual rear camera setup elegantly arranged in two circular camera islands on the back panel. This setup comprises a 50-megapixel AI primary sensor, backed by a 2-megapixel bokeh camera, promising vivid and bokeh-rich photography experiences. For selfies and video calls, the device is equipped with a 5-megapixel front camera, housed within a subtle waterdrop-style notch at the top center of the display.
Powering the Oppo A38 is a robust 5,000mAh battery, assuring extended usage on a single charge. What’s more, this device supports 33W SUPERVOOC charging technology, ensuring quick and hassle-free recharging.
Connectivity options on the Oppo A38 are diverse and include Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.3, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack, catering to various connectivity needs. Biometric authentication methods are also well-covered, with a fingerprint scanner and facial recognition for added security.
The Oppo A38 ships with the latest ColorOS 13.1 out-of-the-box, offering a user-friendly interface and a range of features. It measures 163.74mm x 75.03 x 8.16 mm in size and has a weight of 190g, making it comfortable to hold and carry.
While Oppo has unveiled the A38 in the UAE, the pricing and availability details are yet to be officially announced by the company. However, recent reports suggest that the smartphone is expected to be priced at approximately EUR 159 (roughly Rs. 14,200) for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Additionally, the Oppo A38 is anticipated to make its way to European, Indian, and other Asian markets in the near future. It will be available in two striking color options: Glowing Black and Glowing Gold, catering to diverse user preferences.
The Oppo A38 is set to offer a compelling blend of performance, display quality, and camera capabilities, further enriching the smartphone choices available to consumers in the UAE and beyond. Stay tuned for official pricing and release date information as Oppo continues to expand its product portfolio in the global market.
