PhoneLifespan

A79 5G 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 A79 5G runs out in Oct 2026 ($42.59/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: A79 5G 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.

Oppo A79 5G $185
Avoid buying$42.59/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20242026
Samsung Galaxy A07 $100
Safe to buy$1.61/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031

Category by category

Display
A79 5G 50Galaxy A07 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
A79 5G 55Galaxy A07 44

The A79 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (12nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
A79 5G 55Galaxy A07 67

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

Battery
A79 5G 80Galaxy A07 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
A79 5G 5Galaxy A07 74

The Galaxy A07 is supported until Aug 2031 — 58 months longer than the A79 5G.

Value
A79 5G 40Galaxy A07 78

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

Full spec table
SpecA79 5GGalaxy A07
Price (street)$185$100
Display6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 90Hz, Panda Glass6.7-inch PLS LCD, HD+, 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6020 (12nm)MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
RAM8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging33W SUPERVOOC wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions165.6 × 76 × 8 mm167.4 × 77.4 × 7.6 mm
Weight193 g184 g
Water resistanceIP54IP54
Supported untilOct 2026Aug 2031
A79 5G full verdict →Galaxy A07 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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