Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Redmi 7

The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632; estimated prices are $168 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco M7 Plus 5G is faster in AnTuTu (622,608 vs 243,691); the Redmi 7 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 217g).

The Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 53
Design 28
Value for money 98
Redmi 7
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 75
Value for money 100
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 7 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 217g
  • Cheaper: $130 vs $168

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 98/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Redmi 7, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 7 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (75/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).

Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 7: The Redmi 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M7 Plus 5G Redmi 7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
AnTuTu 622608 243691
Geekbench Single 938 295
Geekbench Multi 2183 1037
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 2460x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 108 MP 12 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 16GB / 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 15
NFC no
Dimensions 158.7×75.6×8.5 mm
Weight 217 g 180 g
Price $168 $130
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Redmi 7
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 7
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi 7
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Redmi 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
36/100
622608 AnTuTu
Redmi 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
10/100 -155.5%
243691 AnTuTu

Poco M7 Plus 5G leads Redmi 7 by 155.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168
Redmi 7
$130

Price difference: $38. Redmi 7 is cheaper by $38.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (53/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 7 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (75/100 vs 28/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi 7?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi 7?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi 7 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi 7?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Redmi 7?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.