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Entry-level · 2018

Oppo A7

From ₦85,000 to ₦130,000 · 3 sellers·Last checked 8d ago

Our Take
CPU capability matches entry-level phones like Samsung Galaxy A04e
Watch out No more updates, HD+ display, not Full HD
Skip if You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
6.2″ IPS LCD · 60Hz
450 3 / 32 GB
4230 mAh
13 MP 16 MP selfie
4G LTE
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Full specifications

Display

6.2″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1520 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic

A standard LCD panel. Fine indoors, watch out for sunlight legibility.

Screen size
6.2"
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 × 1520 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Supported
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) · 8-core 1.8 GHz · Adreno 506
Basic CPU

Best for calls, messaging, and very light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
CPU
8-core, 1.8 GHz
GPU
Adreno 506
Process
14 nm

Software & updates

Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.2 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life

This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.

Operating system
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.2
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window

Camera

13 MP f/2.2 main · 16 MP selfie

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Main camera
13 MP f/2.2
Front camera
16 MP f/2.0
Video
1080p @ 30 fps

Battery

4230 mAh

Battery is average for the class — fine for daily use.

Capacity
4230 mAh
Removable
No

Memory

3 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
RAM
3 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
32 GB
Fills fast
Configurations
3/32GB · 3/64GB · 4/64GB
Storage type
eMMC 5.1
Expandable
Yes

Connectivity

4G LTE
5G
No
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
No
Wi-Fi
Not listed
Bluetooth
4.2
USB
Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Build & Design

168 g · 8.1 mm
Height
155.9 mm
Width
75.4 mm
Thickness
8.1 mm
Weight
168 g

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena

How it stacks up against the rest.

A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.

vs

Apple iPhone XS

Loses on most 1 win 4 losses
59% larger battery capacity
4,230 mAh vs 2,658 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 720 × 1520 vs 1125 × 2436 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.2″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Upper mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
₦60k cheaper Full comparison
vs

Samsung Galaxy S9

Loses on most 1 win 4 losses
41% larger battery capacity
4,230 mAh vs 3,000 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 720 × 1520 vs 1440 × 2960 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.2″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 13 MP · f/2.2 vs 12 MP · f/1.5 main
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
₦50k cheaper Full comparison

Where to buy

3 sellers·New from ₦100,000 to ₦130,000·Used from ₦85,000

Prices move fast. Open the seller's page and confirm before you pay.

Jiji New
₦100,000
Ewa Stores
5.6 yrs · 64GB
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Jiji New
₦130,000
Ewa Stores
5.6 yrs · 64GB
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Jiji Used
₦85,000
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OCJ GADGETS
64GB
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Konga · Jiji

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