Samsung Galaxy A07

The Samsung Galaxy A07 starts at Rs. 35,599 for 4GB + 64GB. Its big selling point is the MediaTek Helio G99, a chip that is rare at this price, together with Samsung's long software support.

Main strengths:

• Faster everyday performance than most phones in its class, plus quicker UFS 2.2 storage
• Up to 6 major Android upgrades
• IP54 splash resistance, a headphone jack and a dedicated microSD slot
• Strong battery life

Main weaknesses:

• No charger, case or screen protector in the box
• A 720p LCD with a waterdrop notch and thick bezels
• Average cameras, no video stabilisation, no NFC and no gyroscope

Compared with the picked alternatives, the Xiaomi Redmi 15C (Rs. 43,099) and Honor X6c (Rs. 44,995) both use the slower Helio G81 Ultra but bring 120Hz screens, bigger batteries and faster charging (33W and 35W).

Verdict: the Galaxy A07 is a strong choice for buyers who want smooth daily performance, a trusted brand and years of updates on a tight budget. If display, cameras or charging speed matter more to you, the rivals are worth the extra money.

The Galaxy A07 uses a 6.7-inch PLS LCD at 720 x 1600 (HD+) resolution, now with a 90Hz refresh rate instead of the 60Hz on the Galaxy A06. Scrolling feels smoother, and text stays reasonably sharp despite the low resolution. Colours are good for an LCD panel, and YouTube plays well at 1080p.

Opinions on brightness are split. One test found it readable while sitting outdoors, while another rated the brightness clearly low for the price and the panel only average overall.

Limitations:

• Waterdrop notch, thick bezels and a large chin
• No Always-On Display or timed lock-screen clock, which some rivals offer
• Rivals at a similar price offer AMOLED or 120Hz screens

Performance is the Galaxy A07's strongest area. The Helio G99 with UFS 2.2 storage gives quicker app loading and file transfers than the eMMC storage used in many G81 Ultra phones at this price, and one test measured an AnTuTu score above 400,000.

Browsing, social media and casual photography run smoothly. Large apps can take a moment to open, and heavy multitasking is not its strength.

Gaming:

• Mobile Legends holds a steady 60 fps
• PUBG can run at 60 fps with occasional frame drops
• There is no gyroscope, so gyro aiming in shooters is not possible

RAM matters: the 4GB variants can lag when switching between apps, and the 6GB model handled games noticeably better in testing. Light users will be fine with 4GB, but gamers and heavy multitaskers should pick more RAM.

The Galaxy A07 has a 50 MP main camera with an auxiliary depth lens and an 8 MP selfie camera, the same setup as the Galaxy A06. In good light it takes decent photos with pleasant colours and no heavy sharpening, and night mode keeps details well. Portraits and selfies show natural skin tones.

Weak points:

• Results are inconsistent: two shots of the same scene can come out warm or bluish
• Very bright or dim scenes can look washed out; using Auto in the gallery editor improves colours
• Exposure control and close-up shots need work
• Video is limited to 1080p at 30fps on both cameras, with no stabilisation, so walking footage is shaky

For the price the camera is acceptable, but phones such as the Honor X6c deliver better photos.

The Galaxy A07 packs a 5000 mAh battery, and endurance is one of its strengths. Testing shows around 6 to 7 hours of screen-on time. Heavy users with gaming and mobile data can still get a full day, and light users can stretch it to nearly two days.

It supports 25W wired charging, but no charger is included. Reported full-charge times differ: one test took about 70 to 75 minutes with Samsung's 25W adapter, another took an hour and 40 minutes.

Good to know:

• The phone supports USB Power Delivery, so any good-quality PD charger works safely; a Samsung original is not required
• There is no wireless charging
• Rivals such as the Redmi 15C offer a 6000 mAh battery and a charger in the box

The Galaxy A07 launched with Android 15 and One UI 7 and has already received Android 16 with One UI 8, which made it smoother and added new features such as dynamic wallpapers and redesigned Samsung apps. Samsung promises up to 6 major Android upgrades, unmatched by rivals at this price.

This is full One UI, not the old cut-down Core version, so Secure Folder, Good Lock, lock screen widgets and Dolby audio are included.

Limitations:

• No Galaxy AI features; you get Circle to Search and can install Gemini
• Some wallpapers and lock screen effects are cut down compared with pricier Galaxy phones
• The Samsung dialer does not show a call recording option

The update promise is confirmed, but how well the Helio G99 with 4GB RAM handles later Android versions remains to be seen.