Xiaomi Redmi 7A review: Near perfect entry-level phone but misses Note 7 Pro’s aura

Xiaomi’s forte is offering good quality phones at affordable prices. Its Redmi Note and Redmi Y series are highly popular in India. But these are great options for those who have a budget of around Rs 10,000. For the entry-level segment, under Rs 7,000, where the bar is much lower for a phone quality and performance, Xiaomi is offering a brand new Redmi 7A.

With the price starting at Rs 5,999 (available at an introductory price of Rs 5,799), Xiaomi Redmi 7A is touted as an upgrade over the last year’s Redmi 6A. From the specifications point of view, Redmi 7A is indeed an upgrade. A big upgrade? Not really. That said, in this price bracket there are barely quality phones worth recommending. Realme C2 is the only major competition that Redmi 7A has.

We’ve talked in length about Redmi 7A’s design in our first impressions. A quick recap: Redmi 7A looks very similar to Redmi 6A but has subtle changes.