Oppo
Oppo A79
RM 859.00
Price last checked: 10 May 2025. Confirm current price before buying.
A Dimensity 6020 chipset runs the show here, paired with 8GB RAM and a generous 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, so app switching and storing photos or games shouldn't be an issue. The 6.72-inch IPS LCD screen refreshes at 90Hz, which makes scrolling feel smoother than your typical budget panel, and at 392 ppi text stays sharp enough for daily reading. Oppo A79 price in Malaysia starts from RM859, putting it in a segment where these specs are worth comparing against rivals.
On the camera side, you get a 50MP main sensor with PDAF for autofocus, backed by a 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots. It's a simple dual-camera setup, no ultrawide here, but the main shooter does the heavy lifting. Battery life should hold up well too: the 5000mAh cell supports 33W wired charging, getting you to 51% in half an hour according to Oppo's figures.
The phone also carries IPX4 splash resistance, stereo speakers, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, rounding out a spec sheet built for everyday use rather than flagship bragging rights.
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Full Specifications
| Release | |
|---|---|
| Release Status | Release 2023, Nov |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6833V/ZA Dimensity 6020 (7 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM & Storage | 256GB 8GB RAM, UFS 2.2 |
| External Storage | microSDXC |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery 33W wired, 51% in 30 min (advertised) |
| Screen | |
| Display size | 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio) 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) |
| Display type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 680 nits (peak) |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 165.6 x 76 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Body Type | IPX4 splash resistant |
| Colors | Mystery Black, Dazzling Purple |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Data Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No |
| Sensors | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Camera & Video | |
| Rear Camera | Dual: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Front Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps Selfie: 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama Selfie: HDR |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Sound Jack | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Oppo A79 support 5G?
Yes, the Oppo A79 supports 5G, per its listed network specs: HSPA, LTE-A, 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the Oppo A79 have?
The Oppo A79 comes with 256GB 8GB RAM, UFS 2.2.
What's the battery capacity of the Oppo A79?
The Oppo A79 has a Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery<br>33W wired, 51% in 30 min (advertised) battery.
Is the Oppo A79 still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the Oppo A79 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2023, Nov).