MANILA — I used the Galaxy A07 5G for a full week as my daily driver. No safety net. Just one device handling work, streaming and the occasional tower-defense.

I have the 4GB/128GB variant. On paper, that reads like a budget phone. In practice, it behaves like a workhorse.

The first thing I tested was battery life. I started charging at exactly 50 percent at 12:57 p.m. on 20 February 2026. It hit 100 percent by 1:49 p.m. By 10:08 a.m. on 23 February, it was still at 20 percent.

Nearly three days. And I was not babying it.

This was heavy scrolling, streaming, live monitoring and gaming. The Galaxy A07 5G just refused to die. At some point, I stopped checking the battery percentage because it stopped being a concern.

The 6,000mAh battery with 25W charging support is the real headline here. For anyone who works long days and moves constantly, that kind of endurance changes behavior. I did not carry a powerbank. I did not scan rooms for outlets. I just worked.

The 6.7-inch HD+ LCD display runs at 120Hz. That refresh rate makes a difference you can feel. Gameplay is fluid. Transitions are clean. Even when the screen gets busy, it holds steady. For daily scrolling and switching between news feeds, the 120Hz panel keeps everything responsive and easier on the eyes.

Performance on the 4GB RAM model is practical. Messaging apps, browser tabs and streaming run without drama. Push it too far with multiple heavy tabs and you will feel minor slowdowns. That is expected at P9,990. What matters is that it recovers quickly and remains usable. It does not spiral into frustration.

5G connectivity is where this phone fits my actual job.

I am an engineer in media. I edit. I monitor breaking news. I move from coverage to coverage. I need to go live from the field. I need to do standuppers anywhere. I need to monitor multiple feeds while on the move.

In media, lag is not annoying. It is expensive. (And an angry call from your boss)

The Galaxy A07 5G stayed stable. Upload speeds were consistent. Streams did not stutter. I could monitor developments, verify information and publish without fighting my connection. That reliability matters more than flashy specs.

The phone runs One UI 8.0 and promises six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates. That is long-term value. It means the device is not disposable. For someone who prefers to use a phone until it truly wears out, that commitment to software support is significant.

AI features like Circle to Search with Google and Gemini Live are included. Circle to Search is the one I actually use. Highlight text. Circle an image. Get context instantly. Move on.

It has already helped me trace where a photo came from and double-check claims before publishing. That is workflow support.

Durability is backed by an IP54 rating. It can handle splashes and dust exposure. It is not rugged, but it is not fragile either. It feels solid. Clean design. No unnecessary flash.

The camera is functional. In good lighting, it captures what you need for documentation and quick posts. It is not tuned for cinematic storytelling. It is tuned for people who need to capture and send.

The Galaxy A07 5G is available in Black and Light Violet. Pricing starts at P8,290 for the 64GB variant and P9,990 for the 128GB model.

After a week, my takeaway is simple.

This is not a phone built to impress in a showroom. It is built to survive real schedules. Long shifts. Constant data. Short breaks in between.

It does not try to be exciting. It tries to be reliable.

And in daily use, reliability wins.

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