Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Redmi 15a
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $168 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 51/100 vs 42/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 32 MP; the Redmi 15a is faster in AnTuTu (639,225 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Redmi 15a
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 639225 vs 617626
- Lighter: 210g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $168
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Redmi 15a, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 9 points higher (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, Redmi 15a — 64/100; 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 Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Redmi 15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Redmi 15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 15a leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 3.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $38. Redmi 15a was $38 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (40/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G edges out the Redmi 15a by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi 15a?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi 15a — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Redmi 15a?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco M7 Plus 5G (40/100 vs 20/100).