Redmi A7 Pro 5G With 120Hz Display, 6,300mAh battery Launched in India

Following the announcement of the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, the smartphone brand has launched the budget Redmi A7 Pro 5G in India, which is nearly identical to the POCO C85x 5G. It comes as a successor to the Redmi A6 series, but this is the first time the company has launched a Pro variant in the A-series phones. Here's the price, features, and all the other details the company has revealed officially.

Redmi A7 Pro 5G Price in India, Availability

The Redmi A7 Pro 5G has been launched at an introductory price of Rs 11,499 for the 4GB + 64GB variant. Meanwhile, the 4GB + 128GB model is priced at Rs 12,499.

To compare, the POCO C85x 5G was launched recently at Rs 10,999 and Rs 11,999 for the 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB storage configurations, respectively.

The Redmi A7 Pro 5G comes in three colour options, including Black, Mist Blue, and Sunset Orange. In terms of availability, this budget phone will be available via the company's official online store and Amazon starting April 15.

It is worth noting that this aggressive pricing makes the Redmi A7 Pro 5G one of the most competitive options in the entry-level 5G smartphone segment.

Redmi A7 Pro 5G Specifications

Key Specs at a Glance

The Redmi A7 Pro 5G features a waterdrop notch display with a 6.9-inch HD+ panel, offering up to a 120Hz refresh rate and 800 nits peak brightness. Meanwhile, Wet Touch technology allows the screen to accurately detect your touch even when your fingers or the display are wet.

The phone is TÜV Rheinland/SGS eye protection certified and also has TÜV low blue light and TÜV flicker-free certifications, suggesting that the display is designed for long usage with less eye strain, fewer headaches, and more comfortable viewing, especially at night or in low brightness.

The Redmi A7 Pro 5G is powered by a 6nm octa-core Unisoc T8300 chipset, which is also equipped in the POCO C85x 5G. This chipset is designed for budget to mid-range 5G phones and is touted to handle daily tasks, casual gaming, and basic graphics smoothly. However, it is not meant for heavy gaming or high-end performance.

The Redmi A7 Pro 5G offers up to 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, which can be expanded up to 2TB via microSD card support. Notably, the smartphone also supports virtual RAM extension.

The smartphone ships with Android 16-based HyperOS 3.0, offering 4 years of major Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates.

In terms of optics, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G sports a 32MP main camera with flash and an 8MP selfie camera. This is the same camera setup that is equipped in the POCO C85x 5G.

Like the POCO C85x 5G, this A-series smartphone packs a 6,300mAh battery with 15W charging support. It also supports 7.5W wired reverse charging.

The smartphone also includes an IP52 rating, AI features such as Google Gemini and Circle to Search, USB Type-C support, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and more.

Redmi A7 Pro 5G Design

The Redmi A7 Pro 5G boasts a simple and clean design like the POCO C85x 5G. It comes with a matte finish with a subtle gradient effect, especially visible in the orange colour variant.

The smartphone has a vertical pill-shaped camera module, consisting of a dual-camera setup, at the top left. There's a small LED flash beside the module. Meanwhile, the company branding is placed vertically near the bottom.

The front shows a waterdrop notch at the top centre, housing the selfie camera. The bezels are quite noticeable, with a slightly thicker chin at the bottom and a flat display. The power and volume buttons are placed on the right.

Redmi A7 Pro 5G: India Variant vs Global Variant

• There are a few differences between the India variant and the global variant of the Redmi A7 Pro 5G.

• While the Indian variant features a 32MP main camera, the global variant houses a 13MP main camera.

• The Indian variant is powered by the Unisoc T8300 chipset, while the global variant packs the Unisoc T7250 chipset.

• The Redmi A7 Pro 5G India variant houses a 6,300mAh battery, while the global variant houses a 6,000mAh battery.

Redmi A7 Pro 5G Alternatives

The Redmi A7 Pro 5G's biggest alternative is the POCO C85x 5G, which offers nearly identical features. The good part is that it is available for Rs 1,000 less than the Redmi device. On the other hand, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G gives head-to-head competition to devices like the AI+ Nova 2 5G and Samsung Galaxy F06 5G.

Priced at Rs 8,999 for the 4GB + 64GB model, the AI+ Nova 2 5G offers a better MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset and a 50MP main camera. However, it packs a smaller 5,000mAh battery. Meanwhile, the Realme P4 Lite 5G is priced slightly higher at Rs 12,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant but offers a 144Hz refresh rate, the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, a 7,000mAh battery, and an IP64 rating.

If you want maximum value, the POCO C85x 5G makes a compelling pick due to its lower price while offering nearly identical core features. Those seeking better performance and a stronger main camera may lean toward the AI+ Nova 2 5G, despite its smaller battery. On the other hand, if a smoother 144Hz display, larger battery, and basic dust/water resistance matter more, the Realme P4 Lite 5G justifies its slightly higher price.

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