Samsung launched another budget-friendly smartphone in its A-series, the Galaxy A07. It delivers the essentials that matter most to the consumer, from a large display, long-lasting battery life, to decent camera performance and familiar Samsung software, strengthening its presence in the competitive mid-range segment.
It carries the familiar Samsung look and feel, offering a clean design and a user experience that’s easy to adapt to, whether you’re upgrading from an older device or picking up a smartphone for the first time. From first impressions, it’s clear that Samsung aimed to create a device that delivers everyday comfort and consistency rather than flashy gimmicks.
In this review, we take a closer look at what the Galaxy A07 brings to the table: a walk-through build and ergonomics, test the display and battery under everyday workloads, and evaluate camera quality.
Upon purchase, inside the box, you get the Galaxy A07 in the color of your choice [we have the Dark Green version], a USB Type-C cable, a 25W charging brick, and manual guides.
Build and design
Coming from the A06, the Samsung Galaxy A07 introduces a few subtle but meaningful design upgrades. The phone maintains a plastic build with a simple flat design, but Samsung adds subtle visual interest with vertical stripes on the back, similar to the previous generation. The matte frame is color-matched to the body, creating a cohesive look. Although both the back and frame are made of plastic, Samsung has finished them in a way that avoids the cheap feel often associated with budget devices. One of the most important improvements is the addition of IP54 ingress protection, a feature that its predecessor lacked, giving the A7 better resistance against dust and light splashes.
The design of the Galaxy A07 is minimal and clean, featuring a simple camera module paired with a small LED flash on the back. The right side houses the volume controls and the power button, which doubles as a fingerprint scanner. The left side carries the dual SIM and microSD card slots. The top remains almost clean with only a microphone, while the bottom includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a second microphone, a USB-C port, and a single speaker. On the front, the phone uses a water-drop notch for the selfie camera, accompanied by a slim earpiece for calls.
Overall, the A07’s design is a tasteful mid-range evolution rather than a radical rethink: cleaner camera styling, improved ingress protection, a slightly slimmer body, and solid practical touches that make it a sensible, well-rounded choice for buyers who want modern looks without sacrificing everyday functionality.
Display
Moving on to the display, the Galaxy A07 doesn’t offer an OLED panel; instead, it sticks to a 6.7-inch PLS LCD with a 720p resolution. While this isn’t the sharpest or most vibrant screen compared to more expensive devices, Samsung does introduce one meaningful upgrade to the handset compared to its predecessor: a 90 Hz refresh rate.
One of the biggest complaints with the Galaxy A6 was its 60 Hz display, especially at a time when most competing phones had already moved to smoother 90 Hz panels; thus, this move by Samsung on the A7 is a good move. However, users can opt to switch between 60 Hz and 90 Hz mode in the settings, though opting for 90 Hz will understandably draw a bit more battery power.
Beyond the refresh rate improvement, brightness is a drawback: it reaches only about 450 nits manually, and auto-brightness doesn’t offer much of a boost in outdoor lighting. As a result, the A07’s display can be challenging to use comfortably under direct sunlight.
Overall, the Galaxy A07’s display is a mixed but improved experience. The standout upgrade is the jump to a 90 Hz refresh rate, which finally brings smoother scrolling, quicker animations, and a generally more responsive feel compared to last year’s A06. This alone makes everyday use noticeably better. The large 6.7-inch panel also gives you plenty of room for multitasking, streaming, and casual gaming. However, the display remains a 720p LCD, which means it isn’t as sharp, vibrant, or contrast-rich as an OLED screen, and outdoor visibility is a challenge.
Software, performance, and battery
When it comes to performance, the Galaxy A07 brings one of the most important upgrades over its predecessors. Samsung finally ditched the aging Helio G85, which powered both the A05 and the A06 for two years straight, and replaced it with the much stronger MediaTek Helio G99, which delivers impressive performance for its price.
Even with the improved G99, you may notice some occasional lag, slower app loading times, and limitations in gaming, especially at high graphics settings. This upgrade brings a noticeable boost in everyday speed and gaming compared to previous models. Lighter titles like Call of Duty run smoothly, while heavier games such as Solo Leveling or Genshin Impact push the device harder but are still playable with lowered settings.
The base variant includes 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and while 4GB is common at this price, power users will benefit from the 6GB RAM model if they can find it. Storage, however, is where Samsung falls behind; 64GB feels too small in 2025, particularly when most competing devices now start at 128GB. The microSD slot helps, but bumping the base storage to 128GB next year would make a big difference.
On the software side, the Galaxy A07 ships with Android 15 coupled with One UI 7, delivering a familiar experience that closely mirrors last year’s A06. In addition, Samsung promises six major software upgrades, giving the phone long-term relevance despite its budget category, positioning the A07 as a surprisingly future-proof option despite its modest hardware and missing features.
Overall, the A07 offers noticeably better performance than its predecessor and stands out strongly among budget phones, even if it still carries the usual entry-level limitations.
Powering the Galaxy A07 is a 5,000 mAh battery that performs reasonably well in everyday scenarios. In everyday use, the A07 delivers a full day of endurance with ease, provided usage remains within a typical range. Heavier activities such as gaming or video streaming drain the battery more quickly, hence needing a second charge in a single day, compared to an average user, where the A07 should comfortably last a full day on a single charge.
Charging performance is respectable as well: the device supports 25W wired charging, and it’s able to recharge the device from 0% to 100% in roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes, a respectable pace at this price point.
Camera
The Galaxy A07 carries over the same camera hardware from the A06, but improved image processing, thanks to the updated chipset. At the front, you have an 8MP selfie camera, while on the rear, the Galaxy A07 features a simple dual-camera layout, a 50MP main sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor assisting in portrait shots.
The A07 produces impressive shots, especially when given ample lighting, which remains essential for phones in this price range. Samsung has also enhanced the selfie camera, addressing one of the A06’s weaker points, though users will want to disable the default beauty softening for more natural results.
Video recording is limited to 720p and 1080p at 30fps on both front and rear cameras. Selfie videos look serviceable, while rear-camera footage suffers from noticeable exposure shifts and the absence of stabilization. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the A07’s camera system delivers dependable results for its class and marks a modest improvement over its predecessors.
Verdict
In the end, the Galaxy A07 proves to be a surprisingly capable device for its ultra-low price point. Samsung delivers meaningful improvements over last year’s model, including smoother performance and a faster display, even if the panel remains limited by its modest brightness and 720p resolution. While it won’t compete with higher-tier devices, the A07 offers enough reliability and refinement to serve well as a secondary handset or as an affordable everyday smartphone for users with basic needs. For anyone seeking a functional device at the lowest possible cost, the Galaxy A07 is genuinely worth considering.
