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Oppo A38
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Oppo A38

Released: 2023, September 04Available. Released 2023, September

ROOT AVAILABLE

This device is fully compatible with our remote rooting service. Includes Bootloader Unlock, Magisk, and custom setup.

General

Brand
Oppo
Model
Oppo A38
Released
2023, September 04
Status
Available. Released 2023, September
Price
₹ 8,999 / $ 279.00 / £ 99.00 / € 131.61
OS
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14
Dimensions
163.7 x 75 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
Weight
190 g (6.70 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits (peak)
Size
6.56 inches, 103.4 cm, 2, (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Internal
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC

Camera

Single
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Dual
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
33W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - version 1
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - version 1
Speed
HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Glowing Black, Glowing Gold
Models
CPH2579
Announced
2023, September 04
Loudspeaker
Yes

Oppo A38 Overview

About Oppo A38 Oppo A38 is another flagship from Oppo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2023. Oppo A38 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM with Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Steps

01

Enable OEM Unlocking

Go to Developer Options and enable OEM unlocking. Reboot to bootloader.

02

Fastboot Unlock

Connect via USB and run fastboot oem unlock or fastboot flashing unlock. Data will be wiped.

03

Flash Magisk

Patch the boot image with Magisk app, flash via fastboot boot or fastboot flash boot.

04

Reboot & Verify

Reboot system. Open Magisk Manager to confirm root status and install modules.

FAQ

Can I root the Oppo A38?

The Oppo A38 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Oppo A38 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many OPPO devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Oppo A38 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Oppo A38 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Oppo A38 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Oppo A38.