Xiaomi has launched the REDMI A7 Pro 5G, the first “Pro” model within its entry-level REDMI A Series lineup in India, as it had promised. The device focuses on hardware upgrades, including a larger battery, a high-refresh-rate display, and the integration of Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3.
Display and Design
The REDMI A7 Pro is equipped with a 6.9-inch display. According to the manufacturer, the screen supports a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and reaches a peak brightness of 800 nits.
Key display and design specifications include:
- Wet Touch Technology 2.0: Designed to maintain touch responsiveness when the user’s fingers are damp, oily, or soapy.
- Eye Comfort: Features DC dimming and holds triple TÜV Rheinland eye-comfort certifications.
- Dimensions: The device has a thickness of 8.15mm.
- Colors: Available in Black, Mist Blue, and Sunset Orange.
Battery and Performance
The smartphone is powered by an unspecified octa-core processor and utilizes UFS 2.2 storage. It supports up to 8GB of virtual RAM expansion.
The device features a 6,300mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging and 7.5W reverse wired charging. The battery is rated for 1,000 charging cycles or 4 years, after which it is advertised to retain over 80% of its original capacity.
Software and AI Integration
The REDMI A7 Pro 5G is the first device in the REDMI A Series to launch with Xiaomi HyperOS 3. It will get 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security updates. This software integration brings several notable features to the entry-level device:
- Google Integration: Includes Google Gemini and Circle to Search with Google.
- Interface Features: Incorporates Xiaomi HyperIsland for multitasking and Xiaomi Interconnectivity for integration with other Xiaomi ecosystem devices.
Camera Specifications
The imaging system on the REDMI A7 Pro consists of a dual-camera setup on the rear and a single front-facing camera.
- Rear Camera: A 32MP primary sensor. It supports HDR+ and Night Mode.
- Front Camera: An 8MP sensor equipped with built-in beauty filters and Night Mode.
- Software Tools: The camera app includes “AI Sky” for automated sky replacement in photos and “Document Mode” for digitizing physical documents and receipts.
Redmi A7 Pro 5G specifications
- 6.9-inch (1600 x 720 pixels) HD+ IPS LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz Touch Sampling rate, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) Certified | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified | TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified, DC dimming
- 2.2GHz Octa-Core UNISOC T8300 6nm processor with 950MHz Mali-G57 GPU
- 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB / 128GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable memory up to 2TB with microSD
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
- Android 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS 3
- 32MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, LED flash
- 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture
- 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Dimensions: 171.56×79.47×8.15mm; Weight: 210g
- Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4GHz/5GHz, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS | GLONASS | Galileo | BDS (only B1C), USB Type-C port
- 6300mAh battery with 15W fast charging
Pricing and Availability
The REDMI A7 Pro 5G is priced at Rs. 11,499 for the 4GB + 64GB model, and the 4GB + 128GB model costs Rs. 12,499. The company says this is an introductory price for the phone.
It will be available from Amazon.in, mi.com and Xiaomi Retail starting from April 15th. There is up to 3 months no-cost EMI offer.