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. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 900 in the UAE and ₹21,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Oppo A79 128GB excels with its 50MP main camera featuring PDAF for sharp daytime shots, a 5000mAh battery delivering all-day endurance, and 33W wired charging that replenishes 51% in 30 minutes. It’s built for students and young professionals in hot climates who need reliable battery life and fast top-ups without premium pricing. The 90Hz IPS LCD screen offers smooth scrolling, and the 6.72-inch display suits media consumption. However, it lacks NFC — a critical omission for contactless payments in UAE and India’s growing digital economy. In UAE at AED 900, it’s competitive because rivals like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ cost AED 1200 with similar battery but no 33W charging. In India at ₹21999, it’s overpriced; the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G offers 120Hz AMOLED and NFC for ₹19999. Skip if you need mobile payments or future-proof display tech.
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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 |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| 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.
It may still be a decent budget option if you find it at a steep discount, but newer models will likely offer better performance and software support by then. Consider it only if your needs are basic and you prioritize affordability over longevity.
The Oppo A79 128GB is priced at AED 900 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Oppo A79 128GB is priced at ₹21999 in India. It is available through official Oppo stores and authorized online and offline retailers.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with good color accuracy and decent detail for its price range. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but usable results in dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and occasional video streaming. Heavy usage may require a midday charge.
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From AED 900 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
