Poco M7 vs Redmi A3
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi A3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; estimated prices are $110 and $85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 32/100 vs 19/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M7 is faster in AnTuTu (467,392 vs 195,539); the Redmi A3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Redmi A3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 224g).
Poco M7
Redmi A3
- Higher AnTuTu: 467392 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 466 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1396 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 224g
- Cheaper: $85 vs $110
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Redmi A3, the Poco M7 scores 13 points higher (32/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi A3 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi A3 (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A3 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (58/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Poco M7 | Redmi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 168.3×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $110 | $85 |
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A3
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi A3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 and Redmi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 leads Redmi A3 by 139.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $25. Redmi A3 is cheaper by $25.
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 A3 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi A3 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi A3 (53/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A3 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (58/100 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 A3?
The Poco M7 is noticeably better than the Redmi A3 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Redmi A3?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi A3 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Redmi A3?
The Poco M7 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Redmi A3?
The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.