Redmi A7 vs Redmi A7 Pro 5G
₹1,500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi A7 starts ₹1,500 lower: ₹12,999 against ₹14,499 for the Redmi A7 Pro 5G.
- The Redmi A7 Pro 5G has the faster chip: the T8300 against the Unisoc T7250, going by published benchmark scores.
- The Redmi A7 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 6,300 mAh against 5,200 mAh.
- The Redmi A7 Pro 5G is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 2 OS updates for the Redmi A7.
- The Redmi A7 is the lighter phone: 193 g against 210 g.
Get the Redmi A7 for the lower price and the lighter build. Get the Redmi A7 Pro 5G for the faster chip, the bigger battery and longer software support.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 3GB + 64GB₹12,999
- 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.
Redmi A7 vs Redmi A7 Pro 5G, answered
In India, the Redmi A7 starts at ₹12,999 and the Redmi A7 Pro 5G starts at ₹14,499.
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Which is cheaper, the Redmi A7 or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Redmi A7, by ₹1,500. Starting prices: ₹12,999 for the Redmi A7, ₹14,499 for the Redmi A7 Pro 5G. The Redmi A7 Pro 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹15,499.
Which has the bigger battery, the Redmi A7 or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Redmi A7 Pro 5G, with 6,300 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 Redmi A7 has a 6.88-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 13MP AI dual camera on the Redmi A7 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 Redmi A7 runs the Unisoc T7250, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G the T8300. Going by published benchmark scores, the T8300 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The Redmi A7 Pro 5G. It is promised 4 OS updates; the Redmi A7, 2 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP52. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Redmi A7, at 193 g to 210 g.
Do both support 5G?
No. Only the Redmi A7 Pro 5G works on 5G networks; the Redmi A7 is a 4G phone.
