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Oppo A38
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Oppo A38

Released: 2023, September 04Price: ₹ 8,999 / $ 279.00 / £ 99.00 / € 131.61Status: Available. Released 2023, September

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dual50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.56 inches, 103.4 cm, 2, (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
BrandOppo
ModelOppo A38
Price₹ 8,999 / $ 279.00 / £ 99.00 / € 131.61
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsGlowing Black, Glowing Gold
ModelsCPH2579
Single5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, September
Weight190 g (6.70 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - version 1
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - version 1
Charging33W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Released2023, September 04
Announced2023, September 04
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Card slotmicroSDXC
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions163.7 x 75 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

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 Information

Oppo A38 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

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.