Poco M7 vs Redmi 7A

The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; estimated prices are $110 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 32/100 vs 11/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco M7 is faster in AnTuTu (467,392 vs 193,115); the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 224g).

The Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 21 points (32/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 20
Value for money 100
Redmi 7A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 93
Value for money 100
What makes Poco M7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 467392 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 466 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1396 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 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 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 7A better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 224g
  • Cheaper: $90 vs $110

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Redmi 7A, the Poco M7 scores 21 points higher (32/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 7A significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (93/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Poco M7: The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 7A: The Redmi 7A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M7 Redmi 7A
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 467392 193115
Geekbench Single 466 199
Geekbench Multi 1396 795
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4000 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 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm
Weight 224 g 165 g
Price $110 $90
Camera comparison
Poco M7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi 7A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi 7A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi 7A
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 and Redmi 7A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
32/100
467392 AnTuTu
Redmi 7A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
11/100 -142.0%
193115 AnTuTu

Poco M7 leads Redmi 7A by 142.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M7
$110
Redmi 7A
$90

Price difference: $20. Redmi 7A is cheaper by $20.

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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 7A significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (93/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Redmi 7A?

The Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 21 points (32/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Redmi 7A?

The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi 7A — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Redmi 7A?

The Poco M7 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Redmi 7A?

The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 7A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.