Xiaomi has updated its low-cost workhorse Redmi series with the new Redmi 7. Compared to the Redmi 6, which was less than a year old, the Redmi 7 has a more powerful processor, bigger screen, and new plastic body with optional gradient designs, in keeping with current trends. This phone does seem to tick all the boxes in terms of matching or exceeding the features and specifications that other manufacturers are tempting buyers with right now. The price for the base model is very attractive, but we don’t really see how the higher-priced variant, with just 1GB more RAM, makes a lot of sense.
The Redmi 7 is an all-rounder that doesn’t have any one major headlining feature, but it does well at nearly everything. The 6.26-inch HD+ screen is immersive and will make media and games look good, even if it isn’t the best. The 4000mAh battery is more than enough to get you through a full day. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC did very well in our tests. The cameras are serviceable, and the rear 12-megapixel primary camera impressed us in daylight shots, but low-light performance was weak. Xiaomi also continues to stuff its MIUI skin and its own apps with ads, which can get very annoying.
Overall, the Redmi 7 is a very strong device that delivers solid performance and has no deal-breaking flaws, and offers fantastic value for money.
Xiaomi Redmi 7 Full Specifications
Brand | Xiaomi |
Model | Redmi 7 |
Price in India | ₹7,899 |
Release date | March 2019 |
Launched in India | Yes |
Form factor | Touchscreen |
Body type | Plastic |
Dimensions (mm) | 158.73 x 75.58 x 8.47 |
Weight (g) | 180.00 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 4000 |
Removable battery | No |
Colours | Comet Blue, Eclipse Black, Lunar Red |
Screen size (inches) | 6.26 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 720×1520 pixels |
Protection type | Gorilla Glass |
Aspect ratio | 19:9 |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 269 |
Processor | 1.8GHz octa-core |
Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 |
RAM | 2GB |
Internal storage | 16GB |
Expandable storage | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 512 |
Dedicated microSD slot | Yes |
Rear camera | 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.29-micron) + 2-megapixel |
Rear autofocus | Phase detection autofocus |
Rear flash | Dual LED |
Front camera | 8-megapixel (f/2.0) |
Operating system | Android 9.0 Pie |
Skin | MIUI 10 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/g/n |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 4.20 |
Infrared | Yes |
Micro-USB | Yes |
Headphones | 3.5mm |
FM | Yes |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes |
SIM 1 | |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
SIM 2 | |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
Face unlock | Yes |
Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes |
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