PhoneLifespan

Poco M7 Pro 5G vs Redmi A4 5G

vs

It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Poco M7 Pro 5G (supported until Dec 2028); want maximum speed → Redmi A4 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)).

Value Score: Poco M7 Pro 5G 69 · Redmi A4 5G 70 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 Pro 5G $175
Buy with care$5.81/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100
Buy with care$3.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Poco M7 Pro 5G 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Poco M7 Pro 5G 42Redmi A4 5G 55

The Redmi A4 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Poco M7 Pro 5G 55Redmi A4 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Poco M7 Pro 5G 82Redmi A4 5G 83

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Poco M7 Pro 5G 36Redmi A4 5G 35

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Poco M7 Pro 5G 69Redmi A4 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPoco M7 Pro 5GRedmi A4 5G
Price (street)$175$100
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 1080p (395 ppi), 120Hz, 2100 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 56.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7025 UltraQualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM6GB/8GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,110 mAh5,160 mAh
Charging45W wired18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main
Dimensions162.4 × 75.7 × 8 mm171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight190 g212 g
Water resistanceIP64IP52
Supported untilDec 2028Nov 2028

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