Poco M7 vs Redmi A7
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; estimated prices are $110 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 32/100 vs 26/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco M7 is faster in AnTuTu (467,392 vs 310,000); the Redmi A7 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 224g).
Poco M7
Redmi A7
- Higher AnTuTu: 467392 vs 310000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 1396
- Lighter: 193g vs 224g
- Cheaper: $99 vs $110
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Redmi A7, the Poco M7 scores 6 points higher (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A7 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 A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 310000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $110 | $99 |
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A7
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi A7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A7
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 and Redmi A7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 leads Redmi A7 by 50.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $11. Redmi A7 is cheaper by $11.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A7 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 A7?
The Poco M7 edges out the Redmi A7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Redmi A7?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi A7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Redmi A7?
The Poco M7 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Redmi A7?
The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.