Redmi 7A vs Redmi A5
The Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $90 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 25/100 vs 19/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Redmi A5 is faster in AnTuTu (195,539 vs 193,115); the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 196g).
Redmi 7A
Redmi A5
- Better Geekbench Single: 199 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 795 vs 781
- Lighter: 165g vs 196g
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 11/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 195539 vs 193115
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the Redmi 7A vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 6 points higher (25/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 7A — 22/100, Redmi A5 — 34/100; 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 A5 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 A5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
| Specification | Redmi 7A | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 781 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | — | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $90 |
Redmi 7A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 7A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi 7A
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi 7A and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi A5 leads Redmi 7A by 1.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 7A and the Redmi A5 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 A5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (66/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Which is better: the Redmi 7A or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 edges out the Redmi 7A by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 7A and the Redmi A5?
The Redmi 7A has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 7A over the Redmi A5?
The Redmi 7A is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.