Poco M7 vs Redmi A5
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; estimated prices are $110 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 32/100 vs 13/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco M7 is faster in AnTuTu (467,392 vs 195,539); the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 224g).
Poco M7
Redmi A5
- Higher AnTuTu: 467392 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 466 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1396 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 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 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 224g
- Cheaper: $90 vs $110
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Redmi A5, the Poco M7 scores 19 points higher (32/100 vs 13/100). 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 A5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Poco M7 | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 224 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $110 | $90 |
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 leads Redmi A5 by 139.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Redmi A5 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 A5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (53/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (55/100 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 A5?
The Poco M7 is noticeably better than the Redmi A5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Redmi A5?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi A5 — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco M7 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Redmi A5?
The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.