Launched in April, the new iteration in Redmi’s A series comes in 4G and 5G variants. The latter is priced at Rs 15,000 and packs a massive 6,300mAh battery, a giant 6.9-inch display, and a respectable 32MP main camera. Of course, with the global RAM shortage causing price hikes across the board, this phone makes some crucial tradeoffs. For starters, it is powered by the Unisoc T8300 processor, which is a 6nm chipset commonly found in entry-level devices. Additionally, the RAM capacity is limited to 4GB, since there is no 6GB variant in the lineup. We used the smartphone for a week to find out if these tradeoffs affect the general performance. Here is our review of the Redmi A7 Pro 5G.
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Redmi A7 Pro 5G Review: Design and Display
Box Contents
- Smartphone
- 15W power adapter
- USB-A to USB-C cable
- SIM ejector
- Quick start guide
The A7 Pro 5G has a flat back panel made entirely out of plastic. The smooth matte finish on this panel helps keep fingerprints and smudges at bay. The vertical pill-shaped camera cutout houses the primary shooter and the auxiliary lens. The LED flash is positioned just outside this module. The smartphone comes in 3 colour schemes – Mist Blue (our review unit), Sunset Orange, and Black.
The plastic frame houses the volume rocker and the side key on its right edge. The side key doubles as the fingerprint sensor. The hybrid SIM tray with a microSD card slot is positioned on the left edge. At the bottom lie the 3.5mm headphone jack, primary microphone, USB-C port, and speaker grille. The smartphone is rated IP52 for dust and water resistance. It weighs 210g.
The 6.9-inch IPS LCD panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 800 nits. It struggles to maintain legibility under harsh sunlight, causing you to shield the phone with your palm to make out what’s on the screen. The touch response is on par with other devices in this segment. The bezels surrounding the display get thicker around the chin. The waterdrop notch for the front-facing camera feels dated on a phone priced at Rs 15,000. On the bright side, the side-mounted fingerprint is snappy and accurate.
We used the Redmi A7 Pro 5G to stream content across major OTT platforms like JioHotstar, Netflix, and Prime Video. The 720 x1,600p display did a fine job of relaying sharp visuals packed with vibrant colours. Of course, the images weren’t as contrasty as their AMOLED counterparts, but as far as LCD panels go, the viewing experience here was pretty good. The bottom-firing speaker produces loud audio output. There is a tinge of boxiness to it, but that’s something you expect from budget phones.
Redmi A7 Pro 5G Review: Performance and Cameras
At the heart of the A7 Pro lies the Unisoc T8300 chipset. The smartphone is equipped with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and comes in 64GB (Rs 14,999) and 128GB (Rs 15,999) UFS2.2 storage options. There’s no 256GB variant on offer, but the device supports expandable memory up to 2TB.
We ran a couple of benchmark apps on the device. Here is how it performed.
- AnTuTu 3D Lite: 616,411
- Geekbench 6: 892 (single core) | 1,988 (multi-core)
As the benchmark numbers suggest, the Redmi A7 Pro doesn’t pack the kind of power that we’re used to seeing on budget phones in this price bracket. The good news is that it doesn’t hit a brick wall while handling routine tasks. We were able to call, text, browse the web, stream media, and a lot more without any hiccups. There is some general sluggishness due to the UFS 2.2 configuration, which causes apps to load at a slower pace. However, this is an issue that you’ll come across on most budget devices.
The gap in benchmark numbers becomes more evident when you try running First-Person Shooter games like Call of Duty Mobile on the A7 Pro 5G. You can get decent gameplay if you limit yourself to low graphics settings and a 60fps frame rate, but some stutters and frame drops are bound to creep in. The back panel starts warming up as soon as you hit the 15-minute mark.
Software duties on the Redmi A7 Pro are handled by the Android 16-based HyperOS 3 out of the box. There are a few bloatware apps on the device, which is a common sight on budget phones. All of these apps, except the Indus Appstore, can be uninstalled. Xiaomi has promised 4 major OS updates and 6 years of security patches, which is excellent software coverage for a budget phone in the sub-Rs 15,000 price bracket.
Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 skin gets the most out of the hardware that it’s working with on this device. The light, breezy software experience covers the power shortcomings of the chipset. You also get a good range of customisation options for the lock screen and homepage. You also get Google’s Gemini Assistant and Circle to Search on this phone.
The massive 6,300mAh battery pack holds enough juice to last an entire day of heavy use. On days with 5-6 hours of screen time, we were left with ~30% charge in the tank. If you’re conservative with your usage, you can push the battery life up to 2 days. The 15W power adapter provided in the box takes over 2 hours to fully charge the phone.
When it comes to the camera system, the Redmi A7 Pro punches above its weight. The 32MP rear camera captures clear and vibrant images in outdoor daylight conditions. The images appear a bit ‘social media ready’ with boosted colours, but the overall vibe feels very fun. However, in limited lighting conditions, the main sensor struggles to let in enough light. The results are largely dim and grainy.
Portraits taken by the A7 Pro are well-focused and vibrant, but the background blur is pretty much non-existent. The front-facing 8MP camera takes clear selfies with minimal tone and texture correction. Both cameras on this phone can shoot 1,080p footage at 30fps.
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Verdict
We would recommend the A7 Pro to users looking for a reliable daily driver. Its big display is great for consuming content and browsing the web. The general performance is on par with the rest of the devices in the segment. The 32MP main camera is the star of the show, as it takes splendid images in outdoor daylight conditions. The 6,300mAh battery can last up to 2 days if you are conservative with your usage. At a time when smartphone brands are hiking prices across the board, the Redmi A7 Pro manages to stand out as a good deal.
Pros
- Big display
- Good battery life
- Nice main camera
- Excellent software coverage (4 major OS updates + 6 years of security patches)
Cons
- Not the best chipset for gaming
