realme C73 5G vs Redmi A7
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The realme C73 5G starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹11,999 against ₹12,999 for the Redmi A7.
- The realme C73 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,200 mAh.
- The realme C73 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP64 against IP52.
The realme C73 5G is the easy pick: it wins on the lower price, the bigger battery and better water protection.
Every spec, lined up
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Versions and prices
- 4GB + 64GB₹11,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹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.
realme C73 5G vs Redmi A7, answered
In India, the realme C73 5G starts at ₹11,999 and the Redmi A7 starts at ₹12,999.
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Which is cheaper, the realme C73 5G or the Redmi A7?
The realme C73 5G, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹11,999 for the realme C73 5G, ₹12,999 for the Redmi A7. The realme C73 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹12,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the realme C73 5G or the Redmi A7?
The realme C73 5G, with 6,000 mAh to 5,200 mAh. Both charge at 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 realme C73 5G has a 6.67-inch LCD at 120Hz, the Redmi A7 a 6.88-inch screen at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 32MP main on the realme C73 5G 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?
The realme C73 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, the Redmi A7 the Unisoc T7250.
Which is better protected against water?
The realme C73 5G, rated IP64 to the Redmi A7's IP52. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 197 g and 193 g.
Do both support 5G?
No. Only the realme C73 5G works on 5G networks; the Redmi A7 is a 4G phone.
