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Samsung Galaxy A07

Safe to buyValue Score 78/100
$100
India launch ~₹8,999 (4/64GB). This is the 4G model. Converted to USD at ~₹85
$105 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until August 2031 · Buy-by August 2029

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Samsung promises 6 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until August 2031 — buying it today still gets you about 5.2 years of safe use.

Source: Samsung's official policy · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$1.61/month

77% cheaper than the under-$300 median ($6.88/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

An ultra-cheap 4G phone that surprises with an ultra-wide camera and six years of updates to 2031.

Pros

  • Includes an actual 8MP ultra-wide camera, rare at this price
  • Helio G99 is a capable budget chipset
  • Six years of OS and security updates last until August 2031, unprecedented for the tier

Cons

  • 4G only, no 5G support
  • HD+ LCD screen lacks sharpness and AMOLED contrast
Best for: Tightest budgetsBest for: Long-term keepersAvoid if: 5G network usersAvoid if: Photography enthusiasts

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.7-inch PLS LCD, HD+, 90Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage64GB / 128GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP — f/1.8
ultra-wide8MP — f/2.0
front8MP — f/2.0
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions167.4 × 77.4 × 7.6 mm
Weight184 g
MaterialsPlastic back and frame, glass front
Water resistanceIP54
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 15 with One UI 8 at launch
Connectivity4G LTE, Wi-Fi (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD
Update policy6 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates (official promise)

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Galaxy A07 support 5G?

No, the standard Galaxy A07 is a 4G LTE phone. Samsung sells a separate Galaxy A07 5G model with a different chipset.

How long will the Galaxy A07 get updates?

Samsung commits to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates, extending support to roughly August 2031.

What chipset does the Galaxy A07 use?

It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99, a 6nm octa-core processor suited to everyday tasks and light gaming.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.