Poco M7 5G vs Redmi A5

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco M7 5G

The Poco M7 5G wins this one, taking battery and camera decisively. Against the Redmi A5 it's also the sounder buy at $3.68 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Poco M7 5G 73 · Redmi A5 65 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Xiaomi Poco M7 5G $120

Buy with care$3.68/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75

Buy with care$3.55/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

Poco M7 5G 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Poco M7 5G 42Redmi A5 55

The Redmi A5's Unisoc T7250 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Poco M7 5G 55Redmi A5 40

The Poco M7 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Poco M7 5G 100Redmi A5 84

7,000mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Poco M7 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Poco M7 5G 39Redmi A5 25

The Poco M7 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 12 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value

Poco M7 5G 73Redmi A5 65

Overall value goes to the Poco M7 5G at $3.68 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Poco M7 5G	Redmi A5
Price (street)	$120	$75
Display	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 600 nits peak	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)	Unisoc T7250
RAM	6GB/8GB	3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	7,000 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	33W wired	15W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main	32MP main
Dimensions	171.5 × 77.5 × 8.9 mm	171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight	205 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP52
Supported until	Mar 2029	Mar 2028

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