Price, specifications, pros and cons (Xiaomi Redmi A7)

What Are the Pros and Cons of the Xiaomi Redmi A7?

Pros

• A high refresh rate display that is rare in the class: a 6.88-inch IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and HD+ resolution, with triple TÜV certification for eye protection, making scrolling smoother than the 60Hz screens of rivals.
• A good battery lasting two days: a 5200mAh battery with 15W wired charging (a Type-C charger included in the box) and 7.5W reverse wired charging, retaining 80% of its health after 1000 charge cycles.
• Practical perks that are rare in the class: a 3.5mm headphone jack with a 200% volume boost, a microSDXC card slot for storage expansion (up to 2TB), a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and AI Face unlock.
• A very budget price: starting at around $112, HyperOS 3 based on Android 15 with 2 major upgrades and 4 years of security patches, and IP52 dust and water splash resistance.

Cons

• Screen resolution is very low: HD+ only (720p), and it is an IPS LCD rather than AMOLED.
• 4G-only and no NFC: the device supports only 4G networks with no 5G, and lacks NFC. And the chipset is entry-level: the Unisoc T7250, with UFS 2.2 storage.
• RAM is very limited: just 3GB in the base version, which may not be enough for multitasking, despite virtual expansion.
• The camera is very basic: a 13MP main rear camera with a decorative auxiliary lens, video limited to 1080p, and an 8MP front camera. And the device is heavy at 208 grams, with a dated USB Type-C 2.0 port and a mono speaker.