Poco M5 vs Redmi A7 Pro
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Unisoc T7250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.58", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.9", LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 13MP+0.03MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 18W | 6300mAh, 15W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Multimedia and Battery |
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General
| Colors | Poco Yellow, Icy Blue, Power Black | Black, Sunset Orange | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | May 09, 2022 | April 21, 2026 | ||
| Availability | May 09, 2022 | April 24, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹12,499 | ₹11,499 |
Display
Winner:Redmi A7 Pro
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.58 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 400 ppi | 254 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 800 nits |
Body
Winner:Poco M5
| Weight | 201 grams | 208 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | OTG, USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | Splash Resistant | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Poco M5
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Unisoc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G99 | T7250 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Main Camera
Winner:Poco M5
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 0.03 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Auxiliary | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | HDR, LED flash | Documents Mode, HDR, LED-Flash, Night mode, Portrait mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Poco MIUI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Beauty, AI Camera, AI Sky, Circle to Search with Google, Gemini Live, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Redmi A7 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR | AI Face Unlock, HDR Photos, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30 fps, 720p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Redmi A7 Pro
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 15 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, LTE, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Poco M5
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass |
