OPPO just released its third foldable smartphone (available as OnePlus Open in markets like India); So it’s only fitting that the next mobile device comes at the other end of the affordable price spectrum.
The A79 5G closely resembles the OnePlus Nord CE 3, The A79 5G closely resembles the OnePlus Nord CE 3, a premium model with a dual-bar camera bump that can accommodate up to 3 lenses. However, OPPO’s new smartphone only has two: a 50 MP “Innovative AI” lens and a 2 MP secondary camera.
On the other hand, the new device has switched to a flat screen that can switch from 60 Hz to 90 Hz; However, its 6.72-inch LCD can’t compete with an FHD display and a visible chin, and is reinforced by “Panda Glass” rather than something from Corning.
It is also powered by the very mediocre MediaTek Dimensity 6020, which at least runs ColorOS 13.1 based on Android 13. In addition, the A79 5G has Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX HD codec as well as a USB Type-C and a 5 mm jack port and a 3.5 mm jack socket.
OPPO presents the A79 5G as a “light” device, and not just because it weighs 193 g despite its considerable size of 5,000 mAh 5,000 mAh 5,000 mAh. The new smartphone is available in mysterious black and bright green, the latter of which has the new back more visible.
OPPO has launched the A79 5G on channels like Amazon, with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, expandable to 1TB via a microSD card slot, for just INR 19,999 (~$240).