Oppo A79 5G review

The BTTR review of the Oppo A79 5G finds a remarkable device that performs well above expectations for its price, while also looking great.

Oppo A79 5G in front of a fountain in hand

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Scores

  • Design: 9.5/10
  • Performance: 9/10
  • Overall: 9.3/10

Pros

  • Solid built, nice colours
  • Quick performance
  • Affordable

Cons

  • Photos slightly underwhelming
  • No SUPERVOOC charger in box
  • Pre-loaded with bloatware

The Oppo A79 5G continues Oppo’s trend to release a smartphone model for every budget, fine-tuning that balance between cost and performance.

While the A98 5G we reviewed last year firmly sat in the mid-range with its $649 RRP, the A79 5G is a lot more wallet friendly at just $369.

While there is definitely a performance dip thanks to the less powerful processor and its simpler camera array, I feel that this model is a much better balance for the price conscious. 

You still get a large 5,000mAh battery and SUPERVOOC fast charging, but at a much more affordable price point.

It’s a nicely designed, decent performing handset that is impressively affordable. If you need to replace your smartphone on a budget, then this is a good, affordable option.