Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/30/2019 9:22 PM, updated: 9/2/2021 3:55 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 7A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	vs	7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+295 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+157 grams (5.5 ounces)5% Lighter
9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)24% Thinner
5.45"	vs	+5.7"5% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

34 Common items in both devices

32GB (21GB available) / 32GB (23GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1440 pixels

(back) 12MP

LED flash

+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Other model names	Redmi 7A (Global) M1903C3EG, M1903C3EH, M1903C3EI, MZB7813EU	紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 3GB RAM) MDT1, MDE1, Xiaomi Rosy
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), India	China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, (Global, International), Vietnam
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	7/1/2019	12/1/2017
Depth	9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.41 x 146.3 millimeters (2.77 x 5.76 in)	72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels (18:9)	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (23GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (China version), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China/Taiwan version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1903C3EG, MZB7813EU (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40) M1903C3EI, MZB7989IN, MZB7800IN, MZB8008IN, M1903C3EH (India, APAC version): LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)	LTE Cat4 China/Taiwan version: LTE 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) India/Italy/Thailand/Vietnam version: LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41) Spain/Singapore/Indonesia version: LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold • MIUI 12 • Sony IMX486 back camera sensor • WiFi Display • 10W fast charge support, but includes normal 5W charger*	• Colors: Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic frame • Aluminum back • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.1 • Silicone case included • Fast battery charging 5V/2A • WiFi display, direct, hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.56W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered