OPPO A5 (UK model CPH2727) in Mist White with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. This 4G phone pairs a 6000 mAh battery and 45 W SUPERVOOC charging with an IP65-rated body that OPPO drop- and impact-tested to MIL-STD 810H methods, a 6.67-inch 90 Hz LCD and the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1.
Specifications checked 10 Sept 2026.
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OPPO A38 in the manufacturer-listed 4 GB physical RAM · 128 GB storage · Glowing Black · UK CPH2579 configuration. Display, camera, battery and network details retain the exact UK source basis.
Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
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Chipset
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Manufacturer specification · The installed operating system is separate from a promised update period or major-version count. No unlisted support duration is inferred.
Details: 6000 mAh / 23.52 Wh typical (5860 mAh / 22.98 Wh rated); wired charging: 45 W SUPERVOOC, 15 W VOOC, 33 W PPS, 13.5 W PD · Manufacturer specification
Manufacturer specification · Original typical/rated capacity definitions and charging protocols are retained. Peak charging power is not a measured charging time or guaranteed continuous draw. Exact manufacturer source row; original scope and wording retained. Unlisted test conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Battery. Exact manufacturer source row; original scope and wording retained. Unlisted test conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Fast Charge.
Manufacturer specification · Exact source dimensions for Glowing Black. Approximate wording and colour-specific thickness are retained. No unlisted tolerance or axis is inferred. Exact manufacturer source row; original scope and wording retained. Unlisted test conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Size and Weight. Source field: Height. Exact manufacturer source row; original scope and wording retained. Unlisted test conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Size and Weight. Source field: Width. Exact manufacturer source row; original scope and wording retained. Unlisted test conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Size and Weight. Source field: Thickness.
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Small physical differences (1)
Weight
OPPO A5193 g
OPPO A38190 g
Sources
OPPO A5
Approximate ('about') manufacturer value for the model, including battery. OPPO notes that size and weight may vary by configuration, manufacturing process and measurement; no colour-specific weight is published. · Manufacturer specification
Manufacturer specification · Exact source Weight: about 190g. Selected colour: Glowing Black. Manufacturer approximate measurement; no other colour mass is substituted.
Manufacturer specification · One explicitly paired UK source configuration is selected from: 4GB+128GB. Virtual expansion is not added to physical RAM. Other CPH naming aliases are not counted as separate devices.
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA bands 1/5/8; LTE FDD bands 1/3/5/7/8/20/28; LTE TDD bands 38/40/41. UK specification; OPPO notes that live-network functions depend on the carrier. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK. No 5G bands are listed. · Manufacturer specification
Manufacturer specification · Exact OPPO UK source. Listed physical SIM, eSIM and bands do not establish every operator feature or cross-border compatibility.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Drop and impact durability testing
OPPO A5Multi-angle drop and high-intensity impact tests based on MIL-STD 810H methodologies; SGS certification
OPPO A38Not verified
Sources
OPPO A5
Manufacturer-described lab testing under controlled conditions. OPPO states it does not guarantee damage-proof performance; not an independent drop test. · Manufacturer specification
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Comparable HDR peak brightness
OPPO A5Not verified
OPPO A38Not verified
Sources
OPPO A5
OPPO publishes no HDR peak-brightness figure. Its specification gives 850 nits typical and 1000 nits typical in high-brightness mode, which are not HDR peak measurements. · Manufacturer specification
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
OPPO A5Not verified
OPPO A38Not verified
Sources
OPPO A5
OPPO's specification lists wired charging only and does not mention wireless charging, so support is unknown rather than assumed absent. · Manufacturer specification
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4 shared fields have the same recorded value.
WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU
What it brings and what to check
OPPO A5
What it brings
OPPO rates the phone IP65 for dust and water-jet resistance and says it passed multi-angle drop and impact tests based on MIL-STD 810H methods, with SGS certification.
Rear cameras are a 50 MP main camera and a 2 MP monochrome module, with no ultra-wide or telephoto; video tops out at 1080p 30 fps, and the selfie camera is 5 MP.
No charger is included: OPPO's box list covers only the phone, USB data cable, SIM ejector tool and printed guides. Bluetooth is the older version 5.0.
Published capacities, charging and display figures are manufacturer claims. Actual results depend on use and settings; unlisted capabilities and conditions remain unknown.
Manufacturer specification · One explicitly paired UK source configuration is selected from: 4GB+128GB. Virtual expansion is not added to physical RAM. Other CPH naming aliases are not counted as separate devices.
Details: 6000 mAh / 23.52 Wh typical (5860 mAh / 22.98 Wh rated); wired charging: 45 W SUPERVOOC, 15 W VOOC, 33 W PPS, 13.5 W PD · Manufacturer specification
Manufacturer specification · Original typical/rated capacity definitions and charging protocols are retained. Peak charging power is not a measured charging time or guaranteed continuous draw. Exact manufacturer source row; original scope and wording retained. Unlisted test conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Battery. Exact manufacturer source row; original scope and wording retained. Unlisted test conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Fast Charge.
Manufacturer specification · Exact source dimensions for Glowing Black. Approximate wording and colour-specific thickness are retained. No unlisted tolerance or axis is inferred. Exact manufacturer source row; original scope and wording retained. Unlisted test conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Size and Weight. Source field: Height. Exact manufacturer source row; original scope and wording retained. Unlisted test conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Size and Weight. Source field: Width. Exact manufacturer source row; original scope and wording retained. Unlisted test conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Size and Weight. Source field: Thickness.
165.71 × 76.24 × 7.99 mm (height × width × thickness), Mist White
about 163.74mm (Height); about 75.03mm (Width); about 8.16mm (Thickness)
WeightDifferentSources
OPPO A5
Approximate ('about') manufacturer value for the model, including battery. OPPO notes that size and weight may vary by configuration, manufacturing process and measurement; no colour-specific weight is published. · Manufacturer specification
Manufacturer specification · Exact source Weight: about 190g. Selected colour: Glowing Black. Manufacturer approximate measurement; no other colour mass is substituted.
Manufacturer-described lab testing under controlled conditions. OPPO states it does not guarantee damage-proof performance; not an independent drop test. · Manufacturer specification
Bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA bands 1/5/8; LTE FDD bands 1/3/5/7/8/20/28; LTE TDD bands 38/40/41. UK specification; OPPO notes that live-network functions depend on the carrier. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK. No 5G bands are listed. · Manufacturer specification
Manufacturer specification · Exact OPPO UK source. Listed physical SIM, eSIM and bands do not establish every operator feature or cross-border compatibility.
Manufacturer specification · The installed operating system is separate from a promised update period or major-version count. No unlisted support duration is inferred.
Show unverified (8)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Comparable HDR peak brightnessSources
OPPO A5
OPPO publishes no HDR peak-brightness figure. Its specification gives 850 nits typical and 1000 nits typical in high-brightness mode, which are not HDR peak measurements. · Manufacturer specification
OPPO's specification lists wired charging only and does not mention wireless charging, so support is unknown rather than assumed absent. · Manufacturer specification
Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.
