Repair parts Oppo A38
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This section brings together replacement parts for the Oppo A38, the 2023 4G model with code CPH2579, a Helio G85 processor and a 6.56-inch screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate. On the outside, it looks almost identical to the Oppo A18, so it’s worth checking which components they share before ordering. Here you’ll find the screen, battery, charging port, both cameras and the two side flex cables, with the available quality options for each.
The Oppo A38 is the CPH2579, and its external twin is the A18 (CPH2591)
You can find the model code in the device information section in Settings, and on the regulatory label. If you see CPH2579, you’re in the right category. If you see CPH2591, your phone is an Oppo A18, even if it looks the same.
Confusion is common because, according to OPPO’s official specifications, both measure 163.74 x 75.03 x 8.16 mm, feature a 90 Hz HD+ LCD and use the same processor. The difference is on the back: the A38 has a 50 MP main camera, while the A18 has an 8 MP camera. In addition, OPPO only lists 33 W SUPERVOOC charging for the A38. Here’s how the parts compare across the two models:
- Shared: screen assembly and fingerprint sensor flex cable, according to professional spare parts suppliers.
- Not shared: main rear camera, because the sensor resolutions are different.
- Battery: the A38’s BLPA19 code matches the Oppo A58 4G and A79 5G, not the A18.
The Oppo A38 has a 90 Hz HD+ LCD, also used in the A18
The original panel is a 6.56-inch LCD with a resolution of 1612 x 720, a 90/60 Hz refresh rate and brightness of up to 720 nits in direct sunlight, according to OPPO. The fingerprint reader isn’t under the glass; it’s on the side. That means there’s no biometric sensor to transfer or calibrate when replacing this assembly.
The complete screen for Oppo A38 is currently available in Premium quality, compatible with the model. Since the A38 and A18 share the same screen assembly, replacement parts listed for both models will fit the CPH2579. Before buying, check the product listing to see if it includes a frame. There are versions on the market with just the LCD and touchscreen assembly, and others pre-fitted to a chassis. Your choice affects the installation work and whether you can reuse the original frame. If 90 Hz mode matters to you, check that in the product description too.
Oppo A38: BLPA19 cell shared with the A58 4G and A79 5G
OPPO specifies a typical capacity of 5000 mAh and a rated capacity of 4880 mAh / 19.09 Wh for the A38. Replacement batteries usually list the typical capacity, so both figures refer to the same battery. The cell has the code BLPA19, which also appears on replacement batteries for the Oppo A58 4G (CPH2577) and Oppo A79 5G. If you work with several of these models, this can help you organise your stock, but the definitive check is the code printed on the battery you remove.
The BLPA19 5000 mAh battery for Oppo A38 is currently available in Premium quality, compatible with the model. The charging speed after replacement depends on the complete system: the A38 supports 33 W SUPERVOOC with an OPPO charger and PD at 9 V/1.5 A with compatible USB-C chargers.
33 W SUPERVOOC and PD: what the Oppo A38’s USB-C port needs to support
The A38 charges via USB Type-C and stands out in its range for its 33 W fast charging. For this reason, it’s worth fitting a port designed for the CPH2579 rather than one from another similar-looking model. The green charging port for Oppo A38 is available in Premium quality. The green colour listed refers to the internal part and has nothing to do with the phone’s exterior finish, which was sold in Glowing Black and Glowing Gold.
50 MP rear and 5 MP front: the Oppo A38’s rear camera module is not the A18’s
The A38’s main camera has a 50 MP f/1.8 sensor, while the front camera has a 5 MP f/2.2 sensor. The 50 MP main rear camera for Oppo A38 is the component most likely to be confused with another, since the A18 has the same housing but an 8 MP sensor. Always order this module using the CPH2579 code, not by the look of the back cover.
The 5 MP front camera for Oppo A38 completes the set. Both cameras are currently available in Original quality, meaning they match the factory component specifications. If a knock has damaged only one of them, you can replace it without touching the other, as they are separate modules.
The Oppo A38 has two side flex cables: one for the fingerprint sensor and one for the buttons
The A38 unlocks using a side-mounted fingerprint reader integrated into the power button. The sensor and buttons are sold separately as replacement parts. The Oppo A38 fingerprint sensor flex cable is available in Original quality. The power and volume button flex cable for Oppo A38 is available in Premium quality.
Before ordering, work out what’s faulty: fingerprint recognition or the button press, as each function relies on a different flex cable. Professional suppliers indicate that the fingerprint flex cable is shared by the A38 (CPH2579) and the A18 (CPH2591).
A18 camera, fingerprint sensor and IPX4 protection: frequently asked questions about the Oppo A38
Can you fit an Oppo A18 rear camera in an Oppo A38?
It isn’t a like-for-like replacement. The A18 has an 8 MP main sensor, while the A38 has a 50 MP sensor, even though their housings are identical. To retain the original resolution, use the module specifically for the CPH2579.
Will the Oppo A38’s fingerprint sensor stop working if I replace the screen?
No, because the sensor is in the side button, not under the screen. If the fingerprint sensor stops working after a fall, check its side flex cable.
Why does OPPO list 4880 mAh when the battery is 5000 mAh?
OPPO gives two values for the same cell: the typical capacity of 5000 mAh and the rated capacity of 4880 mAh. Replacement batteries usually list the typical capacity, so it isn’t a different battery.
Will it still be dust- and splash-resistant after opening it?
Out of the box, the Oppo A38 has IP5X dust protection and IPX4 splash protection. Opening the phone breaks the original seal, so this protection cannot be guaranteed after a repair.
