POCO C81 vs Redmi A7
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹12,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The C81 has the bigger battery: 6,300 mAh against 5,200 mAh.
- The Redmi A7 is the lighter phone: 193 g against 208 g.
Get the C81 for the bigger battery. Get the Redmi A7 for the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 64GB₹12,999
- 3GB + 64GB₹12,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
C81 vs Redmi A7, answered
In India, the POCO C81 starts at ₹12,999 and the Redmi A7 starts at ₹12,999.
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Which is cheaper, the C81 or the Redmi A7?
Neither: both start at ₹12,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the C81 or the Redmi A7?
The C81, with 6,300 mAh to 5,200 mAh. 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 C81 has a 6.9-inch LCD at 120Hz, the Redmi A7 a 6.88-inch screen at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 13MP main on the C81 and 13MP AI dual camera on the Redmi A7. 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?
Both use the Unisoc T7250, so expect much the same speed.
Which is lighter?
The Redmi A7, at 193 g to 208 g.
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