Vivo Y38 5G Featuring Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC and IP64 Rating Spotted Online

The Vivo Y38 5G has been listed online in Taiwan, appearing on the company’s website without a formal launch announcement. The smartphone features a large circular camera module at the back, housing two sensors and an LED flash unit, positioned in the top left corner of the rear panel. The front display showcases slim bezels, a relatively thicker chin, and a centered hole-punch slot for the front camera sensor.

The Vivo Y38 5G is available in two color options—Dark Green Black and Ocean Blue (translated from Chinese)—and comes in a single configuration with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The price of the handset has not been disclosed yet.

According to the listing, the Vivo Y38 5G sports a 6.68-inch HD+ (1,612 x 720 pixels) LCD screen with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a pixel density of 264ppi. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage. The phone also supports storage expansion up to 1TB via a microSD card. It runs on Android 14-based FuntouchOS 14.

In terms of additional features, the Vivo Y38 5G supports 44W wired fast charging, ensuring that the device can be quickly recharged. The phone also boasts an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance, adding a layer of durability.

The rear camera setup includes two sensors, although the specific details of these sensors have not been provided in the listing. The front camera, housed in the hole-punch slot, is expected to offer decent performance for selfies and video calls.

Overall, the Vivo Y38 5G appears to be a solid mid-range offering with a balanced combination of features and specifications, suitable for users looking for a reliable 5G smartphone with fast charging capabilities and ample storage options.

Vivo Y38 5G is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 44W wired fast charging. The dual SIM-supported phone has a dedicated microSD card slot. It supports 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, OTG, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C connectivity. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The phone also carries an IP64 rating.