Redmi 7A vs Galaxy M10 vs Realme C2 vs Nokia 2.2: An entry-level spec war

Xiaomi has announced the Redmi 7A budget-smartphone in the Indian market at Rs 5,999 and will be available for purchase starting 11 July.  This device happens to be the successor of the vastly successful budget smartphone Redmi 6A and the device will be available on Mi.com and Flipkart.[caption id="attachment_6934561" align="alignnone" width="1024"]

Redmi 7A.[/caption]This budget smartphone comes with a capable Snapdragon 439 chipset and will be available in a 2 GB RAM + 16 GB variant and a 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage option. As for the display, you get a 5.45-inch LCD unit with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. At the back sits a single 12 MP camera, while selfies are handled by a 5 MP camera sensor that comes with an AI beauty mode.While on a budget, the Indian market has exploded with all kinds of smartphones under Rs 7,000. Popular amongst them are the Galaxy M10, Nokia 2.2 and the Realme C2 (Review). Let's see how the recently launched Redmi 7A compares with these budget smartphones. Keep in mind that this is by no means a detailed comparison since we have not reviewed the device. So, let's have a look at how the 7A fares in a spec comparison.

Smartphone	Redmi 7A	Realme C2	Galaxy M10	Nokia 2.2
Display Size (inch)	5.45	6.1	6.22	5.71
Resolution (pixels)	720 x 1440	720 x 1560	720 x 1520	720 x 1520
Pixel Density (PPI)	295	282	269	295
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Dimensions(mm)	146.3 x 70.4 x 9.6	154.3 x 73.7 x 8.5	155.6 x 75.6 x 7.7	146 x 70.6 x 9.3
Weight (gm)	165	166	163	153
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Connectivity Types	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Processor	Snapdragon 439	Helio P22	Exynos 7870	Helio A22
CPU Cores	Octa-core	Octa-core	Octa-core	Quad-core
CPU Clock Speed (GHz)	2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53	8 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53	8 X 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53	4 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 505	PowerVR GE8320	Mali-T830 MP1	PowerVR GE8320
RAM	2, 3 GB	2, 3 GB	2, 3 GB	2, 3 GB
Ruggedness	—	—	—	—
On-Board Memory	16, 32 GB	16, 32 GB	16, 32 GB	16, 32 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes, up to 256 GB	Yes, up to 256 GB	Yes, up to 256 GB	Yes, up to 256 GB
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, compass	Accelerometer, proximity, compass	Accelerometer, proximity	Accelerometer, proximity
Primary Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	13 MP, f/2.2 + 2 MP	13 MP, f/1.9 + 5 MP, f/2.2	13 MP, f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization	—	—	—	—
Camera Array	Single	Dual	Dual	Single
Autofocus System	AF	PDAF	PDAF	AF
Secondary Camera	5 MP	5 MP	5 MP	5 MP
Video Capture	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Flash	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
OS Version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
AI (Smart Assistant)	Google Assistant	Google Assistant	Bixby	Google Assistant
GPS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2
NFC	—	—	—	—
Infrared	—	—	—	—
Fingerprint Scanner	—	—	—	—
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Type	microUSB	microUSB	microUSB	microUSB
USB Standard	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Battery (mAh)	4,000 mAh	4,000 mAh	4,000 mAh	3,000 mAh
Fast charging	—	—	—	—
Colors	Matte Black, Morning blue, Matte Blue, Matte Gold	Diamond Black, Diamond Blue	Ocean Blue, Charcoal Black	Steel, Tungsten Black
Prices in India	Starts at Rs 5,999	Starts at Rs 5,999	Starts at Rs 6,999	Starts at Rs 6,999

Verdict

The Redmi 7A has a few things going for it such as the capable budget SoC Snapdragon 439 chipset and also the fact that it has a big 4,000 mAh battery. The Galaxy M10 pulls ahead with its dual-camera setup and also a bigger display. Nokia 2.2 has a lead in the software department thanks to its clean stock Android UI, while the Realme C2 takes the cake for its eye-catching and innovative design. All the smartphones in this comparison have something that's going for them so stay tuned for our review of the Redmi 7A, which will delve into the finer details of the device and compare it more thoroughly with the competition.