Poco M7 vs Redmi 5A
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425; estimated prices are $110 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco M7 is faster in AnTuTu (467,392 vs 180,934); the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 224g).
Poco M7
Redmi 5A
- Higher AnTuTu: 467392 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 466 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1396 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 137g vs 224g
- Cheaper: $90 vs $110
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Redmi 5A, the Poco M7 scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Poco M7 | Redmi 5A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 180934 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 130 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 488 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 137 g | |
| Price | $110 | $90 |
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 and Redmi 5A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 leads Redmi 5A by 158.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Redmi 5A is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (53/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (100/100 vs 20/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Redmi 5A?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi 5A — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco M7 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Redmi 5A?
The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 5A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.