Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi 7A Manufactured in June, 2019, with display 5.45 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 439, vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, Manufactured in January, 2019 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 660. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 7A
  • Lighter design: 165g vs 186g
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
  • Larger display: 6.3in
  • Higher pixel density: 409ppi
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5 vs 4.2
  • Infrared port
  • Fingerprint scanner

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 2/16 GB
- 2/32 GB
- 3/32 GB
- 3/32 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/64 GB

Review

Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi 7A and Xiaomi Redmi Note 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
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 5.45 in 6.3 in
Resolution 720x1440 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
Aspect ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Pixel density 295 ppi 409 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 530 nits 550 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 74.4 % 81.4 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
506 nits
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
535 nits
sRGB gamut94.2 %99.3 %
PWM (Flicker)384 Hz2336 Hz
Response time27 ms43.2 ms
Contrast888:11639:1

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 146.3 mm (5.76 in) 159.2 mm (6.27 in)
Width 70.4 mm (2.77 in) 75.2 mm (2.96 in)
Thickness 9.5 mm (0.37 in) 8.1 mm (0.32 in)
Weight 165 g (5.82 oz) 186 g (6.56 oz)
Water resistance IPX4 No
Back panel Plastic Glass
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 Note 7
81.4 %

Performance

Testing Xiaomi Redmi 7A and Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2200 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.45 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/1.84 (Kryo 260 Silver (Cortex-A53))
- 4/2.2 (Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73))
Process Samsung Samsung
Transistor Size 12 nm 14 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 536 Hexagon 680
Graphics Adreno 505 Adreno 512
GPU Cores 48 128
GPU Frequency 450 MHz 850 MHz
FLOPS 43.2 GFLOPS 217.6 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
477
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
518
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
1521
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
1562
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)477518
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15211562
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
118018
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
251675
CPU3766590916
GPU1447138054
Memory2677855264
UX3910467441
NanoReview Score118018251675
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
373
Max Surface Temp.n/a37.6 °C
Stabilityn/a96 %
Graphics Testn/a2 fps
Graphics Scoren/a373
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
6255
Writing scoren/a6439
Web scoren/a5258
Video editingn/a5275
Data manipulationn/a5354
NanoReview Scoren/a6255

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 2 GB - 3 GB
- 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR3 LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 933 MHz 1866 MHz
Channels 1 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 16 GB
- 32 GB
- 32 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 10) Android 9 (Upgradeable to Android 10)
OS Size 6.4 GB 13 GB
UI Skin MIUI 12 MIUI 12.5

Battery

Volume 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Max Charging Power n/a 18 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging No Yes Quick Charge 4 (60% in 50 min)
Full Charge Time 2:35 h 1:50 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
17:13
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
20:52
Web Browsing06:26 h07:45 h
Video Playback09:44 h11:59 h
Games04:10 h04:43 h
Standby Mode90 h110 h

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP 48 MP
Photo resolution 4128x3096 pixels 8000x6000 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash LED Dual 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 (1080p)
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP Standard: 48 MP
Depth: 5 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Main lens
Matrix12 MP48 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/1.8
SensorSony IMX486Samsung S5KGM1
Sensor size1/2.91/2
Pixel size1.12 μm0.8 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 5 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 2592x1944 pixels 4160x3120 pixels
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
Sensor GalaxyCore Omnivision OV13855
Sensor size 1/5 1/3.1
Pixel size 1.12 μm 1.12 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital 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 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 4.2 5
Bluetooth features LE, A2DP LE, A2DP
USB type Micro USB USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- USB-Host mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* No No
Infrared Port No Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoYes
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 Bands*LTE (B800/B900/B1800/B1900/B2300/B2500/B2600)LTE (B850/B1800/B2100/B2300/B2500)
LTE category413
5G SupportNon/a

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 Note 7
87.6 dB

Other

Class Budget Mid-range
Announced May, 2019 yr January, 2019 yr
Release Date June, 2019 yr January, 2019 yr
Launch Price ($) 85 190
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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