Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Xiaomi Redmi 7

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi 7A Manufactured in June, 2019, with display 5.45 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 439, vs Xiaomi Redmi 7, Manufactured in May, 2019 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 632. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 7A
  • Higher pixel density: 295ppi
  • Lighter design: 165g vs 180g
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 7
  • Larger display: 6.26in
  • Infrared port
  • Fingerprint scanner

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 2/16 GB
- 2/32 GB
- 3/32 GB
- 2/16 GB
- 2/32 GB
- 3/32 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 4/64 GB

Review

Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi 7A and Xiaomi Redmi 7
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
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 5.45 in 6.26 in
Resolution 720x1440 pixels 720x1520 pixels
Aspect ratio 18:9 19:9
Pixel density 295 ppi 269 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 530 nits 450 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 74.4 % 80.8 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
506 nits
Xiaomi Redmi 7
438 nits
sRGB gamut94.2 %99.8 %
PWM (Flicker)384 Hz100 Hz
Response time27 ms25.1 ms
Contrast888:1987:1

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 146.3 mm (5.76 in) 158.6 mm (6.24 in)
Width 70.4 mm (2.77 in) 76.4 mm (3.01 in)
Thickness 9.5 mm (0.37 in) 8.4 mm (0.33 in)
Weight 165 g (5.82 oz) 180 g (6.35 oz)
Water resistance IPX4 No
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - Black
- Blue
- Red
- Black
- Blue
Fingerprint sensor No Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
74.4 %
Xiaomi Redmi 7
80.8 %

Performance

Testing Xiaomi Redmi 7A and Xiaomi Redmi 7 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
Max Frequency 2000 MHz 1800 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.45 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/1.8 (Kryo 250 Silver (Cortex-A53))
- 4/1.8 (Kryo 250 Gold (Cortex-A73)
Process Samsung Samsung
Transistor Size 12 nm 14 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 536 Hexagon 546
Graphics Adreno 505 Adreno 506
GPU Cores 48 96
GPU Frequency 450 MHz 650 MHz
FLOPS 43.2 GFLOPS 124.8 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
477
Xiaomi Redmi 7
489
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
1521
Xiaomi Redmi 7
1531
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)477489
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15211531
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
118018
Xiaomi Redmi 7
182478
CPU3766573802
GPU1447117408
Memory2677844054
UX3910447214
NanoReview Score118018182478

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 2 GB - 2 GB
- 3 GB
- 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR3 LPDDR3
Memory Frequency 933 MHz 933 MHz
Channels 1 1
Storage
Storage Capacity- 16 GB
- 32 GB
- 16 GB
- 32 GB
- 64 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 10) Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 10)
OS Size 6.4 GB 8 GB
UI Skin MIUI 12 MIUI 11

Battery

Volume 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Max Charging Power n/a 10 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging No No
Full Charge Time 2:35 h 2:20 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
17:13
Xiaomi Redmi 7
16:39
Web Browsing06:26 h06:15 h
Video Playback09:44 h09:28 h
Games04:10 h04:01 h
Standby Mode90 h87 h

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
Photo resolution 4128x3096 pixels 4000x3000 pixels
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 60 fps)
Slow Motion No 120 fps (720p)
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP Standard: 12 MP
Depth: 2 MP
Features Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSony IMX486Sony IMX486
Sensor size1/2.91/2.9
Pixel size1.12 μm1.25 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 5 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 2592x1944 pixels 3264x2448 pixels
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.0
Sensor GalaxyCore CMOS
Sensor size 1/5 1/4.0
Pixel size 1.12 μm 1.12 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
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 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Wi-Fi features - Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 4.2 4.2
Bluetooth features LE, A2DP LE, A2DP
USB type Micro USB Micro USB
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- USB-Host mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- USB-Host mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
NFC* No No
Infrared Port No Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 900, HSDPA 2100HSDPA 900, HSDPA 2100
LTE category46
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
82 dB
Xiaomi Redmi 7
82.8 dB

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced May, 2019 yr March, 2019 yr
Release Date June, 2019 yr May, 2019 yr
Launch Price ($) 85 130
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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