Redmi 7A vs Redmi A3X

The Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $90 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A3X leads — 21/100 vs 19/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A3X has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi A3X is faster in AnTuTu (195,539 vs 193,115); the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 192g).

The Redmi A3X edges out the Redmi 7A by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 7A
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 25
Portability 64
Value for money 22
Redmi A3X
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money 26
What makes Redmi 7A better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 199 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 795 vs 781
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 165g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Redmi A3X better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 195539 vs 193115
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $90

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 7A vs the Redmi A3X, the Redmi A3X scores 2 points higher (21/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A3X leads (43/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 7A — 22/100, Redmi A3X — 26/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi 7A and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (12/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7A and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).

Redmi 7A: The Redmi 7A is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A3X: The Redmi A3X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 7A Redmi A3X
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 193115 195539
Geekbench Single 199 189
Geekbench Multi 795 781
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1650
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 165 g 192 g
Launch price $90 $80
Camera comparison
Redmi 7A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi A3X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 7A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Redmi A3X
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 7A
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Redmi A3X
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 7A and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 7A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
19/100
193115 AnTuTu
Redmi A3X MediaTek Helio G36
21/100 +1.2%
195539 AnTuTu

Redmi A3X leads Redmi 7A by 1.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 7A
$90
Redmi A3X
$80

Launch price difference: $10. Redmi A3X was $10 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi 7A and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (12/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (43/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7A and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 7A or the Redmi A3X?

The Redmi A3X edges out the Redmi 7A by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi 7A and the Redmi A3X?

The Redmi 7A has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Redmi A3X — 21/100.

Should you choose the Redmi 7A over the Redmi A3X?

The Redmi 7A is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A3X is a better fit for everyday use.