Xiaomi Poco M7 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco M7
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco M7
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco M7
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Poco M7
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.88 | 6.88 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1640 | 1640 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 600 | 450 |
| PPI | 260 | 260 |
| Glass Type | — | Mohs level 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 84 | 84.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Unisoc T7250 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS | — |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M7 +114%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M7 +51%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco M7 +34%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 933 | 437 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,213 | 1,461 |
| AnTuTu | 413,829 | 308,467 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5160 | 5200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 171.9 | 171.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Weight (g) | 205.4 | 193 |
| Width (mm) | 77.8 | 77.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, March 03 | 2025, March 21 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 07 | Available. Released 2025, March 21 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio, recording | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco M7 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G packs a 5200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco M7 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi Poco M7 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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