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).

The Poco M7 edges out the Redmi A7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 20
Value for money 100
Redmi A7
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 42
Design 58
Value for money 100
What makes Poco M7 better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi A7 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Poco M7: The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi A7: The Redmi A7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco M7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi A7
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi A7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1640x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi A7
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 and Redmi A7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
32/100
467392 AnTuTu
Redmi A7 Unisoc T7250
26/100 -50.8%
310000 AnTuTu

Poco M7 leads Redmi A7 by 50.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M7
$110
Redmi A7
$99

Price difference: $11. Redmi A7 is cheaper by $11.

Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.