Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro Manufactured in April, 2026, with display 6.9 with chipsetUnisoc T7250, vs Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro, Manufactured in March, 2026with chipsetUnisoc T7250. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 4/256 GB
    - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Function
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
    Size 6.9 in 6.9 in
    Resolution 720x1600 pixels 720x1600 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
    Pixel density 254 ppi 254 ppi
    Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate Yes (60-120 Hz) Yes (60-120 Hz)
    Max brightness 800 nits 800 nits
    HDR support No No
    Screen-to-body ratio 84.3 % 84.2 %

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 171.56 mm (6.75 in) 171.6 mm (6.76 in)
    Width 79.47 mm (3.13 in) 79.5 mm (3.13 in)
    Thickness 8.15 mm (0.32 in) 8.2 mm (0.32 in)
    Weight 208 g (7.34 oz) 208 g (7.34 oz)
    Water resistance No No
    Back panel Plastic Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - Black
    - Gold
    - Green
    - Black
    - Gold
    - Blue
    - Green
    - Orange
    Fingerprint sensor Yes, In-Button Yes, In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
    84.3 %
    Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
    84.2 %

    Performance

    Testing Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Unisoc T7250 Unisoc T7250
    Max Frequency 1800 MHz 1800 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
    Architecture - 6/1.6 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/1.8 (Cortex-A75)
    - 6/1.6 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/1.8 (Cortex-A75)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
    Neural Processor No No
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
    436
    Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
    433
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
    1457
    Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
    1422
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)436433
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)14571422
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
    401382
    Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
    341105
    CPU144708138575
    GPU2088826709
    Memory12882878149
    UX10695897672
    NanoReview Score401382341105

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size 4 GB 4 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 1866 MHz 1866 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity64 GB64 GB
    Storage TypeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 15 Android 16
    UI Skin n/a HyperOS 3

    Battery

    Volume 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 15 W 15 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging Yes No
    Fast Charging Yes Yes (20% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time n/a 2:45 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 13 MP 13 MP
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Slow Motion No No
    Lenses count Standard: 13 MP Standard: 13 MP
    Depth
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix13 MP13 MP
    Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
    Sensor size1/3.06 (0.33)1/3.06 (0.33)
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
    Aperture f/2.0 f/2.0
    Sensor n/a CMOS
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization No No
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5.2 5.2
    Bluetooth features LE LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    DisplayPort No No
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    NFC* Varies by region No
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM 2/3/5/8GSM 2/3/5/8
    3G BandsWCDMA 1/5/8WCDMA B1/5/8
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos No No

    Other

    Class Budget Budget
    Announced April, 2026 yr February, 2026 yr
    Release Date April, 2026 yr March, 2026 yr
    MSRP ($) 120 129
    Sensors - Accelerometer
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included Yes, 15 W No
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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