vivo Y38

Name: vivo Y38
Brand: vivo

The vivo Y38 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, backed by a large 6,000 mAh battery for multi-day use (2024).

2024 · Mid-range · Android 14

Overall

Performance

B+

Display

B+

Battery

Camera

B+

Charging

A+

Software

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.68" · 165.7 x 76 x 8 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)

ChipsetQualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)

RAM8GB

Storage256GB

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Exceptional 6,000 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use

✓8GB of RAM — sufficient for smooth multitasking

✓6.68" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Entry-level Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) — struggles with demanding apps

⚠️ Not ideal for

Mobile gamingHeavy multitasking

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)

Mid-range — handles daily tasks well

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Adreno 613

Android 14, Funtouch 14

RAM

8GB

Smooth for most users

Storage

256GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

6.68"

Resolution

720×1612

Sharpness

264 ppi

Pixels visible at normal viewing distance

Panel

IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak)

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

📷 Camera

Main Video

1080p@30fps

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie

8 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

🔋 Battery

Capacity

6,000 mAh

Excellent endurance — easily lasts a full day

Type

6000 mAh

Charging

44W wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

199g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

165.7 x 76 x 8 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)

Build

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Ocean Blue, Dark Green

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

Radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the vivo Y38 supports 5G connectivity.

Yes, the vivo Y38 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

No, the vivo Y38 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 44W (44W wired).

The vivo Y38 is rated IP64 — IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Notification LED round light on the back.

Yes, the vivo Y38 supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The vivo Y38 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the vivo Y38 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Yes, the vivo Y38 has stereo speakers.

The vivo Y38 ships with Android 14, Funtouch 14.

The vivo Y38 uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.

The vivo Y38 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band.

The vivo Y38 has 5.1, A2DP, LE.

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