Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi Play vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi Play and Xiaomi Redmi 7A: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Mi Play, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Mi Play | Redmi 7A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 2.1 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi Play, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
Xiaomi Redmi 7A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 199
- against 164
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 795
- against 744
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 7A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 1.95 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 90,664 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 199 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | 795 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: four 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.45 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 7A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold, Black | Black, Blue, Gold, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 9.55 mm |
| Body Width | 71.9 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Body Height | 147.8 mm | 146.3 mm |
| Weight | 150 g Best value | 165 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.1 % Best value | 74.4 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 7A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 7A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.84″ Best value | 5.45″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,280 px Best value | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 432 ppi Best value | 295 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 7A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 7A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 7A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 7A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, Infrared |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.67 W/kg Best value | 1 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.51 W/kg | 1.12 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.56 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 7A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 7A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M1901F9E | MZB7995IN, M1903C3EG, M1903C3EH, M1903C3EI |
