Samsung Galaxy A07 Debuts as the Most Affordable Helio G99 Smartphone in Nepal

Samsung focuses a lot of its attention on its flagships, foldables, and all those flashy devices. However, the same cannot be said for its midrange and budget devices.

Samsung makes one or two changes to its A series phones, takes a look and says, “Hmmn. Good enough.” and ships it to the masses. At least, that’s what it feels like to me as a phone enthusiast. But the Samsung Galaxy A07 is a different story!

This phone made me go “Huh, interesting!” a few more times than I expected. Let’s just say getting excited over Samsung’s lowest A-series member was not on my bingo card this year.

I have hyped up the Samsung Galaxy A07 quite a bit already. So let’s not lose steam and proceed further with what the phone has to offer:

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Samsung Galaxy A07 Overview

Design and Build

The Samsung Galaxy A07 carries over the design changes we saw on all other A-series members — I am talking about the pill-shaped camera island, of course. Other than that, it does not see many changes in terms of design.

There are a few tweaks in the phone’s build, though. Firstly, the Samsung Galaxy A07 is IP54-rated. The Galaxy A06, in comparison, did not have any such certifications.

The front glass used on the Samsung Galaxy A07 has gone through a two-step tempering process. The previous model had just one-step tempered glass — so, in other words, even tougher front glass.

Likewise, the back panel is now a GFRP (Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer) material instead of “Glastic”. Although their names may have you believe that they are the same thing, they aren’t!

Glastic is a marketing term usually used to refer to plastic with a glass-like coating. It could also be used for a thin sheet of glass sandwiched between plastic sheets.

Meanwhile, GFRP is an actual composite material, where plastic is infused with glass fibres during the manufacturing process. This material also has a stronger structural makeup than the aforementioned Glastic.

Display

The phone’s display remains almost unchanged from the previous year; it’s still a 6.7-inch unit. It’s still a PLS LCD panel. And, it’s still FHD+ in resolution and has a U-cut notch.

What has changed is the refresh rate! It has now been bumped up to 90Hz from the baseline 60Hz. That may not sound like a whole lot, especially considering phones like the Tecno Spark GO 1 already offer a 120Hz screen at an even tighter budget.

But then again, Apple ships the base iPhone 16s with a 60Hz panel, so it goes both ways. Let’s just be happy that Samsung is giving its budget-centric customers a smoother display experience.

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Helio G99?!

Now this is where I did not see Samsung taking a leap like it did. Let me preface this: the Samsung Galaxy A17 has the same Exynos 1330 chip that powered the A16. Similarly, the Galaxy A36‘s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 was basically a sidegrade to the Exynos 1380 on the Galaxy A35.

So, I was fully expecting Samsung to ship the Galaxy A07 with the same Helio G85 as last year (and the year before that). But nope, they went ahead and shipped the thing with the MediaTek Helio G99!

What makes this even bigger is that there were still options between the Helio G81 and G99, like the G91 or G92, or G95, even. Samsung could have picked any of those chips and called it a day, but they went with THE G99! So, thank you, Samsung!

Now, you might be thinking: isn’t the G99 a bit old to get all excited about, especially since the Helio G100 and G200 have already succeeded it? To that, I say all three chips still benchmark in a similar ballpark. And a jump of up to 77% from the G85 is indeed worth getting excited about!

On top of that, the Galaxy A07 is the cheapest phone to rock the Helio G99, dethroning the Itel RS 4.

Other Hardware

Accompanying the G99 is up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. But that’s elsewhere in the world. We, the Nepali audiences, are getting the 4/64GB, 4/128GB, and 6/128GB variants, just like last year. A 256GB would have been awesome, though!

Even though we don’t get it, it’s not the end of the world, because the Samsung Galaxy A07 supports external storage expansion. And the cool part? The microSD card support has jumped to 2TB, from 1.5TB. But the fact that it’s a hybrid slot is a bit of a bummer.

That’s about all the hardware upgrades we are getting this year. The powerhouse remains at 5,000mAh, and charging speed remains unchanged at 25W. As it has been for many years, we do not get a charger in the box. But again, as has been the case for many years, Samsung Nepal is bundling an official 25W charger for no extra cost.

Camera and Software

The optics department does not see any changes either. The Samsung Galaxy A07 has the same 50MP main shooter paired with a 2MP depth sensor on the back. Meanwhile, the front camera is an 8MP snapper. Both cameras are capable of recording videos at FHD@30FPS.

Software-wise, we are getting Android 15 out of the box with OneUI 7 on top. In terms of updates, the Samsung Galaxy A07 also qualifies for six years of new OS and six years of security patches. That’s a massive jump from two and four years of respective updates we previously got.

Also, this is probably the first time we are seeing such futureproofing on a software front in a budget like this.

Samsung Galaxy A07 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A07 made it into the Nepali market at the end of August, and its price in Nepal is Rs. 15,999 (4/64GB), Rs. 17,999 (4/128GB), and Rs. 19,999 (6/128GB). Customers get a free 25W Samsung charger with the Galaxy A07.

The Samsung Galaxy A07 brings exciting upgrades, including a 90Hz screen, better build materials, and external storage support of up to 2TB. But most importantly, it comes with the MediaTek Helio G99, and it is the most affordable phone to do so!

Not only that, Samsung has doubled down on what differentiates it from its competition — software! The Galaxy A07 now offers SIX years of software updates, making the Galaxy A07 a unicorn in its price range.

Considering the upgrades, the longevity it offers, Samsung’s brand value, and most importantly, the price, the Galaxy A07 is definitely a solid option in the Rs. 15–20,000 range.

What do you think about the Samsung Galaxy A07? Do let us know in the comments!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where can I buy the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Samsung Galaxy A07 can be bought at all Samsung-authorised stores and retailers. It is also available to purchase through InstaFinance.

What is the price of the Samsung Galaxy A07 in Nepal? 
The price of the Samsung Galaxy A07 starts at Rs. 15,999 (4/64GB).

Which chipset is in the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Samsung Galaxy A07 has the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset.

How many years of software updates does the Samsung Galaxy A07 offer? 
The Samsung Galaxy A07 offers six years of software and security updates.

Do we get a charger with the Samsung Galaxy A07?
While the Samsung Galaxy A07 does not come with a charger in the box, Samsung Nepal is offering a complimentary 25W official charger with the phone for no extra cost.

Do we recommend the Samsung Galaxy A07?
Considering the upgrades, brand value, and promised updates, the Samsung Galaxy A07 is indeed a recommendable phone.