Oppo A38 vs Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/5MP | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/5MP | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design, Battery and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Design, Battery and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | Vibing Blue, Glam Green, Bling Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 08, 2023 | March 12, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 13, 2023 | March 13, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹12,999 | ₹12,499 | ||
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | Vibing Blue, Glam Green, Bling Black | ||
| Launch | September 08, 2023 | March 12, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 13, 2023 | March 13, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹12,999 | ₹12,499 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 262 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 720 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 262 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 720 nits |
Body
Winner:Oppo A38
| Weight | 190 grams | 191 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | No Protection | No Protection | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 190 grams | 191 grams | ||
| Front | No Protection | No Protection | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ColorOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year | 6 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ColorOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year | 6 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 w | 25 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 w | 25 w |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| 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, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 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 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | No | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | No | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Pedometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Pedometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features |
