 "Redmi 7A vs Galaxy M10 vs Realme C2 vs Nokia 2.2: An entry-level spec war")
Xiaomi has announced the
**Redmi 7A** budget-smartphone in the Indian market at Rs 5,999 and will be available for purchase starting 11 July. This device happens to be the successor of the vastly successful budget smartphone Redmi 6A and the device will be available on Mi.com and Flipkart. [caption id=“attachment_6934561” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Redmi 7A.[/caption] This budget smartphone comes with a capable Snapdragon 439 chipset and will be available in a 2 GB RAM + 16 GB variant and a 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage option. As for the display, you get a 5.45-inch LCD unit with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. At the back sits a single 12 MP camera, while selfies are handled by a 5 MP camera sensor that comes with an AI beauty mode. While on a budget, the Indian market has exploded with all kinds of smartphones under Rs 7,000. Popular amongst them are the Galaxy M10 , Nokia 2.2 and the Realme C2 (Review) . Let’s see how the recently launched Redmi 7A compares with these budget smartphones. Keep in mind that this is by no means a detailed comparison since we have not reviewed the device. So, let’s have a look at how the 7A fares in a spec comparison.
| Smartphone | Redmi 7A | Realme C2 | Galaxy M10 | Nokia 2.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size (inch) | 5.45 | 6.1 | 6.22 | 5.71 |
| Resolution (pixels) | 720 x 1440 | 720 x 1560 | 720 x 1520 | 720 x 1520 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 295 | 282 | 269 | 295 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Dimensions(mm) | 146.3 x 70.4 x 9.6 | 154.3 x 73.7 x 8.5 | 155.6 x 75.6 x 7.7 | 146 x 70.6 x 9.3 |
| Weight (gm) | 165 | 166 | 163 | 153 |
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity Types | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Processor | Snapdragon 439 | Helio P22 | Exynos 7870 | Helio A22 |
| CPU Cores | Octa-core | Octa-core | Octa-core | Quad-core |
| CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | 8 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | 8 X 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | 4 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-T830 MP1 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM | 2, 3 GB | 2, 3 GB | 2, 3 GB | 2, 3 GB |
| Ruggedness | — | — | — | — |
| On-Board Memory | 16, 32 GB | 16, 32 GB | 16, 32 GB | 16, 32 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, up to 256 GB | Yes, up to 256 GB | Yes, up to 256 GB | Yes, up to 256 GB |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Primary Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2 + 2 MP | 13 MP, f/1.9 + 5 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | — | — | — | — |
| Camera Array | Single | Dual | Dual | Single |
| Autofocus System | AF | PDAF | PDAF | AF |
| Secondary Camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Video Capture | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Flash | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OS Version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| AI (Smart Assistant) | Google Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | — | — | — | — |
| Infrared | — | — | — | — |
| Fingerprint Scanner | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | microUSB | microUSB | microUSB | microUSB |
| USB Standard | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Battery (mAh) | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Fast charging | — | — | — | — |
| Colors | Matte Black, Morning blue, Matte Blue, Matte Gold | Diamond Black, Diamond Blue | Ocean Blue, Charcoal Black | Steel, Tungsten Black |
| Prices in India | Starts at Rs 5,999 | Starts at Rs 5,999 | Starts at Rs 6,999 | Starts at Rs 6,999 |
Verdict
The Redmi 7A has a few things going for it such as the capable budget SoC Snapdragon 439 chipset and also the fact that it has a big 4,000 mAh battery. The Galaxy M10 pulls ahead with its dual-camera setup and also a bigger display. Nokia 2.2 has a lead in the software department thanks to its clean stock Android UI, while the Realme C2 takes the cake for its eye-catching and innovative design. All the smartphones in this comparison have something that’s going for them so stay tuned for our review of the Redmi 7A, which will delve into the finer details of the device and compare it more thoroughly with the competition.
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