UAE Price
AED 900
India Price
₹21,999
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Smartphone · OPPO · 2024
The Oppo A79 128GB is OPPO's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm) chipset. At AED 900 in the UAE and ₹21,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The A79 is a budget smartphone, best suited for first-time buyers and anyone who needs solid daily performance without a big spend. Skip it if you game heavily or need a standout camera system.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired, 51% in 30 min |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 165.6 x 76 x 8 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 680 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) |
| Protection | Panda glass |
| Card slot | microSDXC |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Mystery Black, Glowing Green, Dazzling Purple |
| Models | CPH2553, CPH2557 |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body) |
| Price | ₹ 21,999 |
| Announced | 2023, October 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October 28 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, ColorOS 15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the A79.
The A79 is built around the Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm) chipset, a 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio) screen. At AED 900, it is a strong value-for-money pick in the UAE market.
The A79 is priced at AED 900 in the UAE. It is available on Amazon UAE and Noon.
The A79 is priced at ₹21,999 in India. It is available on Amazon India — check Flipkart for alternative pricing.
The A79 runs on the Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm). It ships with GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS. This combination handles day-to-day tasks, gaming, and multitasking without issue.
Ready to buy the A79?
From AED 900 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
