Poco X7 Pro vs Redmi 5A
The Poco X7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra, while the Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425; launch prices were $369 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X7 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 17/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,884,839 vs 180,934); the Poco X7 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 195g).
Poco X7 Pro
Redmi 5A
- Higher AnTuTu: 1884839 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 1579 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6100 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 137g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $369
- Better portability (79/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Poco X7 Pro vs the Redmi 5A, the Poco X7 Pro scores 47 points higher (64/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Poco X7 Pro — 68/100, Redmi 5A — 18/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Poco X7 Pro (79/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Poco X7 Pro | Redmi 5A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | |
| AnTuTu | 1884839 | 180934 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1579 | 130 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6100 | 488 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×75.2×8.3 mm | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 137 g | |
| Launch price | $369 | $90 |
Poco X7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X7 Pro and Redmi 5A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X7 Pro leads Redmi 5A by 941.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $279. Redmi 5A was $279 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (75/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (65/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Poco X7 Pro (79/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Poco X7 Pro or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 47 points (64/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X7 Pro and the Redmi 5A?
The Poco X7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi 5A — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X7 Pro or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco X7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X7 Pro or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco X7 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco X7 Pro over the Redmi 5A?
The Poco X7 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi 5A is a better fit for everyday use.