This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the OPPO A38 and vivo Y28 smartphones.
The OPPO A38 features a 6.56-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging and IP54 dust & water resistance.
Meanwhile, the vivo Y28 features a slightly larger 6.68-inch display, 6,000mAh battery, 44W fast charging and IP64 dust & water resistance.
| Specs | OPPO A38 | vivo Y28 |
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| Picture & Ratings |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.56-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1612 Pixels 269 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 720 nits max brightness, and notch | 6.68-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels, 264 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 1000nits max brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 163.74 x 75.03 x 8.16 mm | 165.7 x 76.0 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g |
| Build | Glass front, Polycarbonate back | Glass front, Polycarbonate back |
| Durability | IP54 dust and splash resistant | IP64 dust & splash resistant |
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | Agate Green, Gleaming Orange |
| Our pick: |
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OPPO A38 The OPPO A38 is lighter, while the vivo Y28 is more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | 512GB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 13 with Color OS 13.1 | Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14 |
| Our pick: |
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vivo Y28
The vivo Y28 has similar performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Monochrome (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
5 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
8 Megapixels (f/2.05 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Based on the listed specifications, both phones offer comparable camera capabilities. Actual camera quality may still differ due to image processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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OPPO A38
The OPPO A38 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | Up to 300% Ultra Volume Mode | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers, Up to 300% volume |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer Ring-type LED notification light |
| Our pick: |
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vivo Y28
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, and higher maximum volume. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 6000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 33W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 50% in 30 minutes) | 44W Fast Charging (FlashCharge) |
| Our pick: |
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vivo Y28
The vivo Y28 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱7,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱7,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱9,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | October 9, 2023 | June 15, 2024 |
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