Oppo A7

OhoPrice editorial review

Our Take: The Oppo A7 at Rs 31,999 is a dated phone that shows its age across several specifications. The Snapdragon 450 processor, built on a 14 nm process, was released in 2017 and is significantly less efficient than the 12 nm and 8 nm chips found in modern budget phones — this translates to faster battery drain and more heat generation during extended use. The 4230 mAh battery is notably smaller than the 5000 mAh standard at this price, which compounds the processor's inefficiency. The 6.2-inch display at 271 PPI is the smallest screen in this roundup, and while its Full HD+ resolution produces sharp text, the compact size limits video and gaming immersion. The 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage are below average for 2024 standards. The dual 13 MP + 2 MP rear camera is adequate for daylight shots, and the 16 MP f/2.0 selfie camera is surprisingly capable for video calls. At 155.9 mm tall and 8.1 mm thin, the phone is genuinely pocketable — a rarity in an era of 6.5-inch-and-above displays. This phone only makes sense for buyers who specifically want a compact, manageable smartphone and are willing to accept weaker battery life and processing power to get one. The Itel A100 at Rs 27,999 offers a dramatically more modern package for Rs 4,000 less. Its Unisoc T7250 is built on a newer process node, delivering better performance per watt than the Oppo's ancient Snapdragon 450. The A100's 5000 mAh battery provides roughly 18 percent more capacity than the A7's 4230 mAh cell, and combined with the more efficient processor, this translates to significantly longer daily endurance. The A100's 6.74-inch screen is also much larger, though the Oppo's Full HD resolution produces sharper text per inch. Storage and RAM heavily favour the Itel: 128 GB versus 64 GB and 12 GB total versus 4 GB. The A7's only meaningful advantage is its compact dimensions — at 155.9 mm tall, it fits in pockets and hands that the 167 mm Itel cannot. The Oppo's 16 MP selfie camera also captures better video call images than the A100's 8 MP front shooter. For buyers who need a small phone above all else, the A7 fills a genuine niche; for everyone else, the Itel A100 offers better value across the board. PTA Note: Older Oppo models are frequently PTA-approved, but verify the IMEI on the PTA website before committing to buy.