New Release Updated: May 2026

Oppo A79

$203 Status: available

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 6.72" AMOLED

Processor Dimensity 6020

Battery 5000mAh

RAM & Storage 128GB/256GB storage, microSDXC

Full Specs

Should you buy the Oppo A79?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $203

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Launch Announced: 2023, October 27 Status: Available. Released 2023, October 28
Body Dimensions: 165.6 x 76 x 8 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in) Weight: 193 g (6.81 oz) SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) : IPX4 splash resistant
Display 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
Platform OS: Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm) CPU: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
Memory Card slot: microSDXC Internal: 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
: UFS 2.2
Main Camera Dual: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) Features: HDR Video: 1080p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack : Yes
Comms 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
Features Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Charging: 33W wired, 51% in 30 min (advertised)
Misc Colors: Mystery Black, Glowing Green Models: CPH2553 SAR: 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body) Price: ₹ 16,949

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.