Xiaomi Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) vs Apple iPhone 7 (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9A vs Apple iPhone 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
13
MP
MP
5mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.7"
IPS
IPS
750x1334
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
1960
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 7 (256GB)
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13 Advantages 
21 Advantages | 16 Common items in both devices |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| 4G LTE-A |
| +9 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) | |
| Model | Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) |
| Other model names | Xiaomi Redmi 9A M2006C3LG, M2006C3LI | iPhone 7 A1660 CDMA, iPhone 7 A1778 |
| Country or region available |  China |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Apple |
| Release date | 7/7/2020, Announced: 6/30/2020 | 9/16/2016, Announced: 9/7/2016 |
| Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in) | 67.1 x 138.3 millimeters (2.64 x 5.44 in) |
| Weight | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) | 138 grams (4.83 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.53" inches | 4.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 750x1334 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 269 PPI | 326 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Sapphire Glass |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 400nits[typ] | 625nits[typ] Wide color gamut |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | iOS 10 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | iOS 15 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G25 (MT6762G) (12nm) | 64bit: Apple A10 Fusion (16nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.34GHz Hurricane (Dual-core) 2x 2GHz Zephyr (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (650MHz) | PowerVR Series7XT Plus (6-core, 900MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 84175 (v8) | Basemark OS II: 3416 (2.0) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 450/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1660) |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | A1660 model: CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1778 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2 ,3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat9 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,27,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4608x2592 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Quad-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 28mm lens | 28mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@120fps 720p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 3072x2304 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 32mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound with dual speakers |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
| TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | Proprietary TV-out |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 1960 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 14 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 240 hours (10 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| 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: Carbon Gray, Sky Blue, Ocean Green • MIUI 12 | • Colors: Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous video and image recording • 3D Touch display • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • NFC Apple Pay only • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi 9A (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 7 (256GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.9W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.4W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) | feature not registered |