Redmi 7A first impressions: Xiaomi takes on Realme C2 with an improved budget phone

Redmi 7A joins Xiaomi’s crowded lineup of budget smartphones. With prices starting at Rs 5,799, Redmi 7A sits between Xiaomi’s Redmi Go entry-level and Redmi Note series of budget phones. As expected, the new Xiaomi phone comes with specifications upgrade with design improvements.

At first glance, Redmi 7A looks identical the Redmi 6A. The subtle changes include a vertically aligned camera on the back and a cleaner rear panel without the antenna bands. The speaker location has also shifted to the bottom of the phone from the lower back panel. Xiaomi is now adding a “Redmi designed by Xiaomi” branding on its back panels instead of older Mi logo.