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vivo Y38 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.68 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP

vivo Y38 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

4.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 78% of smartphones
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

25%

6.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.2

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

3.8

Audio

3%

6.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 67% of smartphones
4.8

User score

User score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

User ratings

30%

2.5

Number of reviews

Based on 3 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 99% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone vivo Y38 5G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

25%

6.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.2

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

3.8

Audio

3%

6.6

Design

6.2
User score
User score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

User ratings

30%

2.5

Number of reviews

Based on 3 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
4.8
Popularity
Popularity
2.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Popularity:
vivo Y38 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 2.5 points, which is lower than 62.2% of smartphones.
2.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.1
Brand name
vivo
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor model which is slower than processors in 52.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.3 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.3 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.3 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 63.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
â–² Better than 49% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 57.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 57.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.6% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.68 inches
Screen size
6.68 inches
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.68 inches which is larger than the screens of 51.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1612 px
Screen resolution
720x 1612 px
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1612 px which is lower than that of 78.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
264 ppi
Pixel density
264 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 264 ppi which is lower than that of 88.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.6% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 6,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 73.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 6.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
44 W
Charging speed
44 W
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 44 W which is faster than in 54.5% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 2.6% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
165.7 mm
Height
165.7 mm
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 165.7 mm which is taller than 71.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
Width
76 mm
Width
76 mm
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76 mm which is narrower than 47.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8 mm
Thickness
8 mm
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8 mm which is thinner than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.9% of smartphones.
Weight
199 g
Weight
199 g
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 199 g which is heavier than 55.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 3.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
100,320 cm³
Device volume
100,320 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 100,320 cm³ which is larger than 64.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
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vivo Y38 5G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 20% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 27.3% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    840 nits
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (840 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    840 nits vs 660 nits
  • 1 more external displays supported
    External display support
    2
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • 33.3% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    44 W
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (44 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    44 W vs 33 W
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • 44.4% cheaper
    vivo Y38 5G (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£180 vs £260).
    £180 vs £260
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • 0.5% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    955 MHz
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (955 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    955 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    3,200 MHz
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.3 GHz & 6 x 2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.3 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.3 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.1
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.1 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.1 vs f/2.2
  • 1 more external displays supported
    External display support
    2
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • 27.3% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    840 nits
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (840 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    840 nits vs 660 nits
  • 0.01 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.68 inches
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.68 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 20% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 33.3% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    44 W
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (44 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    44 W vs 33 W
  • 0.3 mm thinner
    Thickness
    8 mm
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 33.2% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    264 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (264 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 66.5% lower user score
    User score
    4.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    vivo Y38 5G
    the average smartphone
    vivo Y38 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (4.81 vs 8.000).
    4.81 vs 8
  • 3.4% worse value for money
    vivo Y38 5G (8GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.09 vs 7.3).
    7.09 vs 7.34
  • 2.19x less popular
    vivo Y38 5G (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (2.49 vs 5.4).
    2.49 vs 5.44
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 50% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    128
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (128 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    128 vs 256
  • 4.2% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.3 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 33.2% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    264 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (264 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    720 x 1612 px
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1612 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1612 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP64
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP64 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP64 vs IP67
  • 2.1 mm taller
    Height
    165.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (165.7 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    165.7 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1.4% heavier
    Weight
    199 g
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (199 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    199 g vs 196.2 g

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10/04/2024
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20/06/2024
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What we like about vivo Y38 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Excellent battery life (6000mAh) that often lasts a full day even with heavy use like gaming.
  • Fast performance and smooth multitasking with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor and 8GB RAM (plus extended RAM).
  • Smooth visual experience with a 120Hz refresh rate display.
  • Good camera quality, with the 50MP main sensor producing very good photos and rich colors, especially in night mode.
  • Durable build with an IP64 dust and water resistance rating.
  • Large 256GB internal storage, which is expandable.
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo speakers.
  • Supports 44W fast charging, allowing the large battery to charge quickly.
  • Generally considered a great phone and good value for a mid-range device.

What we don't like about vivo Y38 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • The display resolution is only HD+ (720x1612 pixels), which is considered low by some users and reviewers.
  • The phone may heat up slightly during demanding use, such as extended gaming sessions.
  • Some users reported that the built-in FM radio feature, advertised in some places, is not actually present.
  • Funtouch OS isn't universally liked by all users.
  • While the main camera is good, some reviews note that the overall camera quality is not great compared to higher-end options.

Verdict

The Vivo Y38 5G features a 6.68-inch IPS LCD display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. It is powered by the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM (plus 8GB extended RAM capability) and 256GB of expandable internal UFS 2.2 storage, running Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14. The camera system includes a 50MP main rear camera and a 2MP depth sensor, along with an 8MP front selfie camera. A massive 6000mAh battery is a key feature, supported by 44W wired FlashCharge technology, and the phone boasts an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance, dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and NFC functionality in select regions. The main pros include its exceptional battery life, fast charging speed, 120Hz display refresh rate, and robust IP64 durability rating. However, notable cons are the display's HD+ resolution (not Full HD+) and the absence of an ultrawide camera lens.

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