PhoneLifespan

City 100 vs Galaxy A07

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A07

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A07 is supported until Aug 2031 at $1.61 per month of safe use, while the City 100 runs out in Apr 2027 ($8.75/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: City 100 40 · Galaxy A07 78 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

itel City 100 $90
Avoid buying$8.75/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20252027
Samsung Galaxy A07 $100
Safe to buy$1.61/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031

Category by category

Display
City 100 50Galaxy A07 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
City 100 55Galaxy A07 44

The City 100's Unisoc T7250 (12nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
City 100 40Galaxy A07 67

The Galaxy A07 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
City 100 84Galaxy A07 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the City 100 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
City 100 12Galaxy A07 74

The Galaxy A07 is supported until Aug 2031 — 52 months longer than the City 100.

Value
City 100 40Galaxy A07 78

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A07 at $1.61 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecCity 100Galaxy A07
Price (street)$90$100
Display6.75-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 90Hz, 700 nits6.7-inch PLS LCD, HD+, 90Hz
ChipsetUnisoc T7250 (12nm)MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras13MP main50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions168 × 76 × 7.7 mm167.4 × 77.4 × 7.6 mm
Weight185 g184 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilApr 2027Aug 2031
City 100 full verdict →Galaxy A07 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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