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Oppo

A79

5.5 NeoScore #6924 of 11037

4 GB / 128 GB / Global · Launched October 2023

Overview

NeoScore

5.5

#6924 of 11037

Design & display
5.7
Performance & hardware
4.5
Camera
5.1
Connectivity
6.6
Battery & charging
5.7

Strengths

  • 6.72-inch display with 90 Hz refresh, 392 ppi and 86.6% usable surface.
  • 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage and expandable storage support.
  • Broad connectivity with 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Dual Nano-SIM and many cellular bands.

Weak points

  • The camera scores 5.07 on NeoScore, below most phones, and lacks optical image stabilization.
  • The IPS LCD display is not among the stronger-scoring display technologies in the analysis.
  • OS update support is listed as 1 year, and direct OS updates are not supported.
Display
6.72″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,400 px90 Hz
Design
193 g76 mm165.6 mm8 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 6020Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu
391,000Better than 33% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh33 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.82 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 13

Evidence-based overview

A79 technical sheet

The Oppo A79 is a 5G phone with a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display and 1,080 × 2,400 resolution. Its panel has a 90 Hz refresh rate, 180 Hz touch sampling, 392 ppi pixel density and 680-nit peak brightness. The 8 mm plastic body weighs 193 g and lists IPX4 and IP54 resistance features. Available body colors are Black, Green and Purple.

The overall NeoScore is 5.66. In NeoTeo’s assessment, the overall result is in line with the typical phone, while connectivity is also in line with the typical phone at a category score of 6.60. The specification includes 5G, a broad set of cellular bands, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC and Dual Nano-SIM. Navigation supports GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS. Display and hardware score below the typical phone in the catalogue, while the camera scores below most phones.

Hardware consists of the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 2.2 storage up to 256 GB and expandable storage. The 50 Mpx main camera records 1080p at 30 fps but has no optical image stabilization. The 5,000 mAh Li-Polymer battery supports 33 W charging, and a charger is included. It suits users who prioritize 5G, broad connectivity, a large display and expandable storage, provided the listed 1-year OS update support meets their needs.

Highlights

  • 16.72-inch display with 90 Hz refresh, 392 ppi and 86.6% usable surface.
  • 28 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage and expandable storage support.
  • 3Broad connectivity with 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Dual Nano-SIM and many cellular bands.
  • 45,000 mAh Li-Polymer battery, 33 W charging and included charger.

Things to consider

  • 1The camera scores 5.07 on NeoScore, below most phones, and lacks optical image stabilization.
  • 2The IPS LCD display is not among the stronger-scoring display technologies in the analysis.
  • 3OS update support is listed as 1 year, and direct OS updates are not supported.

Oppo

Technical specifications

Design

Body Colors
Black, Green, Purple
Body Thickness
8 mm
Body Width
76 mm
Body Height
165.6 mm
Weight
193 g
Usable Surface
86.6 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Resistance Features
IPX4, IP54, Water Resistant
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
33 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 6020
Processor Process Size
7 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
391,000
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness
680 nits
Display Diagonal
6.72″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,400 px
Display Pixel Density
392 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
180 Hz
Display Features
Panda Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless
Integrated Projector
No

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 13
OS Family
Android
OS Version
13
OS Update Support
1 year
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features
USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB 2.0
SAR American Head
1.19 W/kg
SAR American Body
1.06 W/kg

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

Product codes

EAN
6932169337786

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

5.47 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 128 GB / Global

Design & display

5.7

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
7.0
Display Pixel Density 392 ppi
8.2
Peak Display Brightness 680 nits
5.6
Display Features Panda Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless
1.0
Weight 193 g
6.7
Resistance Features IPX4, IP54, Water Resistant
2.5
Usable Surface 86.6 %
8.5
Body Thickness 8 mm
8.0

Performance & hardware

4.5

AnTuTu Score 391,000
1.9
RAM Capacity 8 GB
3.0
Storage Type UFS 2.2
5.0
Processor Process Size 7 nm
6.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
5.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
4.8
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0
Processor Type Octa-Core
9.0

Camera

5.1

Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
0.0

Connectivity

6.6

Connectivity Features USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
3.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
8.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
9.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.0

Battery & charging

5.7

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.0
Fast Charge Power 33 W
5.8
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
3.0

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Design & display
5.72
Performance & hardware
4.5
Camera
5.07
Connectivity
6.6
Battery & charging
5.69
NeoScore rank
#6924 / 11037

A79

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Aperture
f/1.8
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
2

Rear auxiliary camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
3

Front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2
Camera Features
HDR
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
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Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
Global

Product family

A79

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