Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A 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 5A X Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 7A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
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!

14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	vs	4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+32GB (21GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+720x1440 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+295 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.45"9% Larger screen	vs	5"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 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)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+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
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)20% Lighter
9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)14% Thinner
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

29 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Other model names	Redmi 7A (Global) M1903C3EG, M1903C3EH, M1903C3EI, MZB7813EU	红米5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), India	China
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	7/1/2019	10/1/2017
Depth	9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.41 x 146.3 millimeters (2.77 x 5.76 in)	70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels (18:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (9GB 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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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) 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	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 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 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	feature not registered
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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 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)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue • Aluminum body • MIUI 8.5
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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