Realme Neo7 vs Redmi A1

The Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 25/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,549,313 vs 155,362); the Realme Neo7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1 doesn't; the Redmi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 213g).

The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 by 42 points (67/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 45
Value for money
Redmi A1
Performance 10
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2549313 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7315 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Redmi A1 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 213g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo7 vs the Redmi A1, the Realme Neo7 scores 42 points higher (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (84/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 and the Redmi A1 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Realme Neo7: The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi A1: The Redmi A1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo7 Redmi A1
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 2549313 155362
Geekbench Single 2250 300
Geekbench Multi 7315 486
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 400 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm
Weight 213 g 192 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi A1
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi A1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi A1
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo7 and Redmi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo7 MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
67/100
2549313 AnTuTu
Redmi A1 MediaTek Helio A22
25/100 -1540.9%
155362 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 leads Redmi A1 by 1540.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (84/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (84/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 and the Redmi A1 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 or the Redmi A1?

The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 by 42 points (67/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 and the Redmi A1?

The Realme Neo7 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi A1 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 or the Redmi A1?

The Realme Neo7 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 or the Redmi A1?

The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo7 over the Redmi A1?

The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi A1 is a better fit for everyday use.