Honor Play20A vs Redmi A7 Pro 5G
The Honor Play20A (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $130 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G leads — 42/100 vs 30/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A7 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 32 MP; the Redmi A7 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (639,225 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play20A
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
What makes Honor Play20A better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Redmi A7 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 639225 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 880 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2073 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $130
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play20A vs the Redmi A7 Pro 5G, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G scores 12 points higher (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G leads (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G leads (20/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Honor Play20A — 40/100, Redmi A7 Pro 5G — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play20A (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G and the Honor Play20A are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play20A | Redmi A7 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.9" TFT LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.5×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play20A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play20A
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play20A
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play20A and Redmi A7 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi A7 Pro 5G leads Honor Play20A by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Redmi A7 Pro 5G was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play20A (47/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G and the Honor Play20A are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play20A or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Redmi A7 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Honor Play20A — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play20A and the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Honor Play20A has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play20A or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Redmi A7 Pro 5G leads on camera score (20/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play20A or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Redmi A7 Pro 5G leads on performance (47/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play20A over the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (47/100 vs 30/100).