Oppo A38 vs POCO C85 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.9", LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP+0.08MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 33W | 6000mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | Mystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 08, 2023 | December 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 13, 2023 | December 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹12,999 | ₹11,999 |
Display
Winner:POCO C85 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 254 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 720 nits |
Body
Winner:POCO C85 5G
| Weight | 190 grams | 211 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Oppo A38
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:POCO C85 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 0.08 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Auxiliary | ||
| Features | Cinematic Bokeh, HDR, Portrait Photo & Video | Filter, HDR, LED Flash, Night, Night Mode, Portrait, Time-lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | HDR, Video Nightscape, Video Portrait |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | ColorOS | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | AI Beauty, AI Camera |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Oppo A38
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | AI Beautification, Filters, HdR, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode, Screen flash, Time Lapse | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 720@30fps |
Battery
Winner:POCO C85 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 33 W |
Memory
Winner:POCO C85 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:POCO C85 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Optical Sensor, Pedometer, Proximity Sensor, Step Counting | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Proximity Sensor |
