Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G vs Redmi A7 Pro 5G
₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi A7 Pro 5G starts ₹500 lower: ₹14,499 against ₹14,999 for the Virat V1 Pro 5G.
- The Redmi A7 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 6,300 mAh against 6,000 mAh.
- The Redmi A7 Pro 5G is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 1 OS update for the Virat V1 Pro 5G.
- The Virat V1 Pro 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP64 against IP52.
- The Redmi A7 Pro 5G is the slimmer phone: 8.15 mm against 8.68 mm.
Get the Virat V1 Pro 5G for better water protection. Get the Redmi A7 Pro 5G for the bigger battery, longer software support and the slimmer body.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹14,999
- 4GB + 64GB₹14,499
- 4GB + 128GB₹15,499
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Virat V1 Pro 5G vs Redmi A7 Pro 5G, answered
In India, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G starts at ₹14,999 and the Redmi A7 Pro 5G starts at ₹14,499.
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Which is cheaper, the Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Redmi A7 Pro 5G, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹14,499 for the Redmi A7 Pro 5G, ₹14,999 for the Virat V1 Pro 5G. The Redmi A7 Pro 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹15,499.
Which has the bigger battery, the Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Redmi A7 Pro 5G, with 6,300 mAh to 6,000 mAh. Charging is close too: 18W and 15W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. The Virat V1 Pro 5G has a 6.75-inch screen at 120Hz, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G a 6.9-inch screen at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main on the Virat V1 Pro 5G and 32MP AI dual camera (f/2.0) on the Redmi A7 Pro 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Virat V1 Pro 5G runs the Unisoc T8200, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G the T8300.
Which gets more software updates?
The Redmi A7 Pro 5G. It is promised 4 OS updates; the Virat V1 Pro 5G, 1 OS update.
Which is better protected against water?
The Virat V1 Pro 5G, rated IP64 to the Redmi A7 Pro 5G's IP52. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 207 g and 210 g.
