Redmi A7 vs Vivo X300s

The Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $99 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi A7 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A7
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 48
Portability 60
Value for money 52
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi A7 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $723

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A7 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Redmi A7 — 52/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A7 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (60/100 vs 42/100).

Redmi A7: The Redmi A7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi A7 Vivo X300s
Processor Unisoc T7250 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3703823
Geekbench Single 600 3228
Geekbench Multi 1800 9553
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1640x720 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no
Dimensions 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm
Weight 193 g 217 g
Launch price $99 $723
Camera comparison
Redmi A7
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1640x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A7
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A7
$99
Vivo X300s
$723

Launch price difference: $624. Redmi A7 was $624 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (94/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (94/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (83/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A7 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (60/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A7 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi A7 and the Vivo X300s?

The Redmi A7 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A7 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi A7 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Redmi A7 over the Vivo X300s?

The Redmi A7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.