Nokia C31 vs Redmi A7

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A7 leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A7 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5050).

The Redmi A7 is noticeably better than the Nokia C31 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
Redmi A7
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 42
Design 58
Value for money 100
What makes Nokia C31 better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
What makes Redmi A7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5050 mAh
  • Lighter: 193g vs 200g

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Redmi A7, the Redmi A7 scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A7: The Redmi A7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C31 Redmi A7
Processor Unisoc Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 310000
Geekbench Single 600
Geekbench Multi 1800
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1640x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 3GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 64GB
OS Android 12 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm
Weight 200 g 193 g
Price $99
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi A7
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi A7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1640x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Redmi A7
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C31
Price unknown
Redmi A7
$99
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Redmi A7?

The Redmi A7 is noticeably better than the Nokia C31 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Redmi A7?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi A7 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Redmi A7?

The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.