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Xiaomi Redmi 15a vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 vs Xiaomi Redmi A7

Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 15a, Xiaomi Redmi A5 and Xiaomi Redmi A7: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.

NeoTeo's verdict

Which of the two is the better buy

The Xiaomi Redmi 15a is the most complete choice: it best suits buyers looking for 5G, a larger battery, and stronger performance. The Redmi A5 4G is the pick for a rear 32 MP camera with slow-motion video, while the Redmi A7 is the middle option with a 13 MP camera and 3 GB of RAM.

The Redmi 15a leads on the display, reaching 800 nits versus 450 nits on the Redmi A5 4G and 600 nits on the Redmi A7. It also runs Android 16, while both rivals use Android 15. For performance, its 6 GB of RAM and UFS 2.2 storage beat the A7’s 3 GB and eMMC 5.1; the A5 4G also has 6 GB, but uses eMMC 5.1.

The Redmi 15a has a 6,300 mAh battery, versus 5,200 mAh in both the A5 4G and A7, while all three support 15 W fast charging. The 15a adds 5G and Bluetooth 5.4; the A5 4G stops at LTE and Bluetooth 5.2, while the A7 offers LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, and reverse charging. The A5 4G and A7 weigh 193 g, against 210 g for the 15a.

Xiaomi Redmi 15a

The Xiaomi Redmi 15a is the better buy for 5G, a 6,300 mAh battery, and an 800-nit display.

Xiaomi Redmi A7

The Xiaomi Redmi A7 is the better buy only if it costs less: it offers reverse charging, but has 3 GB of RAM and a 13 MP camera.

The verdict

Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 15a, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging.

Category
Category Redmi 15a Redmi A5 Redmi A7
Design & display 5.1 5.0 5.1
Performance & hardware 4.2 3.1 2.7
Camera 3.4 3.4 3.0
Connectivity 6.8 5.5 5.5
Battery & charging 6.5 5.5 6.2

Which one is for you?

Xiaomi Redmi 15a, if you care about…

Battery Capacity
6,300 mAh
against 5,200 mAh · 5,200 mAh
AnTuTu Score
479,500
against 308,681 · 308,681
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
against eMMC 5.1 · eMMC 5.1
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
against Bluetooth 5.2 · Bluetooth 5.2

Xiaomi Redmi A5, if you care about…

Resistance Features
IP54
against IP52 · IP52

Specification comparison

Performance

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi A5 Redmi A7
Processor Model Unisoc T8300 Unisoc Tiger T615 (T7250) Unisoc Tiger T615 (T7250)
Processor Process Size 6 nm Best value 12 nm 12 nm
Graphics GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1 Mali-G57 MP1
Storage Type UFS 2.2 Best value eMMC 5.1 eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz Best value 1.8 GHz 1.8 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB Best value 128 GB Best value 64 GB
AnTuTu Score 479,500 Best value 308,681 308,681
Geekbench 6 Single-Core 908 — —
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core 2,221 — —
CPU Description Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. Octa-core: 2 × Cortex-A75 at 1.8 GHz and 6 × Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 1.8 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz.
Processor Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor Yes Yes Yes
RAM Capacity 6 GB Best value 6 GB Best value 3 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage Yes Yes Yes
AnTuTu version v10 v10 v10

Design

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi A5 Redmi A7
Body Colors Black, Blue, Purple Blue, Green, Gold, Black Black, Blue, Purple
Body Thickness 8.2 mm Best value 8.3 mm 8.3 mm
Body Width 79.5 mm 77.8 mm 79.8 mm
Body Height 171.6 mm 171.7 mm 171.8 mm
Weight 210 g 193 g Best value 193 g Best value
Usable Surface 84.3 % Best value 84.1 % 82 %
Body Materials Plastic Plastic Plastic
Resistance Features IP52 IP54 Best value IP52
Drop Resistance Class — A —
Repairability Class — C —
Drop Test Count — 270 —

Battery

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi A5 Redmi A7
Battery Efficiency Rating — B —
Battery Capacity 6,300 mAh Best value 5,200 mAh 5,200 mAh
Battery Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power 15 W 15 W 15 W
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value Fast Charging, Non-Removable Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value
Battery Endurance — 45 h 26 min —
Charge cycles — 1,000 —

Display

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi A5 Redmi A7
Display Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9 20:9
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness 800 nits Best value 450 nits 600 nits
Display Diagonal 6.9″ Best value 6.88″ 6.88″
Display Horizontal Resolution 720 px 720 px 720 px
Display Vertical Resolution 1,600 px 1,640 px Best value 1,640 px Best value
Display Pixel Density 254 ppi 260 ppi Best value 260 ppi Best value
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz 120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate 240 Hz — —
Display Contrast Ratio — 1,500 :1 1,500 :1
Display Features Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, In-Cell Technology IPS LCD, 120Hz, Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, In-Cell Technology

Sensors

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi A5 Redmi A7
Fingerprint Sensor Placement Side Side Side

Sensor

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi A5 Redmi A7
Sensor Features Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Software

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi A5 Redmi A7
Operating System Android 16 Android 15 Android 15
OS Family Android Android Android
OS Version 16 Best value 15 15
OS Update Support — 2 years 2 years
Google Services Yes Yes Yes
Widevine L1 Yes — —

Connectivity

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi A5 Redmi A7
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B3, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value GSM, HSPA, LTE GSM, HSPA, LTE
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Features Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.4 Best value Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, LE A2DP, LE A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, A-GPS GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host
USB Version USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0

Audio

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi A5 Redmi A7
Audio Features Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers Best value A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker

Technical

Specification Redmi 15a Redmi A5 Redmi A7
Model numbers — 25028PC03G, 25028RN03A, 25028RN03I, 25028RN03Y 26020RNB4A
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