| Hardware and OS | OPPO A79 | |
| Operating system | Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) | |
| Processor | MTK6763T | |
| GPU | Mali-G71 | |
| RAM | 4GB | |
| Internal Storage | 64GB | |
| Memory Card Slot | Yes (up to 128GB) | |
| User Interface | ColorOS 3.2 | |
| Display | OPPO A79 | other phones |
| Size | 6.01 inch | |
| Resolution | 2160 x 1080 (FHD ) | |
| Colors | 16 Million Colors | |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | |
| Features | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
| Connectivity | OPPO A79 | other phones |
| 4G Network | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| GPS | Yes - GPS/ AGPS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Speed | HSPA, HSPA , LTE, LTE | |
| SIM | Nano SIM | |
| Dual SIM | Yes (With Hybrid MicroSD Expansion) | |
| Camera | OPPO A79 | other phones |
| Main camera | 16 MP, f/1.8 | |
| Features | LED Flash | |
| Image | 4608 x 3456 (Front), 4608 x 3456 (Rear) | |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP, f/2.0 | |
| Multimedia | OPPO A79 | other phones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Video Playback | MP4, 3GP, MOV, MKV, AVI, FLV, MPEG (H.264 Support) | |
| Ring Tones | Yes | |
| 3.5 mm Jack | yes | |
| Design | OPPO A79 | other phones |
| Dimensions | 157.3 x 76.0 x 7.2 mm | |
| Waterproof | No | |
| Weight | 140g | |
| Battery | OPPO A79 | other phones |
| Capacity | 3000 mAh | |
| Placement | Non-Removable | |
| Other | OPPO A79 | other phones |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor (Rear), Magnetometer, Light Ambient Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor. | |
