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| Excellence Score |
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| Price |
₹ 6,499 onwards
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₹ 5,535 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Oct, 2018
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Jul, 2019
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| Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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| Smartphone OS |
Android 8.0 Oreo, Upgradeable to 9.0 PieLow likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
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Android 9.0 PieExpected update to next Android version
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| Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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| Screen Size |
5.45 inches
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5.45 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
720x1440 pixels (~ 295 pixels per inch)
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720x1440 pixels (~ 295 pixels per inch)
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| Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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| Scratch Resistant Display |
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Yes
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| Display Type |
IPS LCD
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IPS LCD
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| Display Features |
2.5D Curved Glass, FullView Display
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Sunlight mode, Night mode, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode
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| Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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| Processor |
1.5 GHz
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2 GHz
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| Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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| Processor Name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430Ranked #97 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 439Ranked #67 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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| GPU |
Adreno 505
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Adreno 505
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| RAM |
3 GB
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2 GB
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| 3G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 4G |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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| WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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| GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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| Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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| Connecting Port |
USB
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USB
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| Primary Camera |
13MP
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12MP
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| Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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| Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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| HD Video Recording |
Yes (Full HD)
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Yes (Full HD)
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| Other Camera Features |
F/2.0 Aperture, Phase Detection AutoFocus (PDAF), Beauty mode, Panorama, Time Lapse, 9 various filters, Portrait Mode
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F/2.2 Aperture, Sony IMX486 Sensor, PDAF, 1.25um Pixel Size, AI Beautify, Face recognition, Low light enhancement, Standard HDR, Auto HDR, Burst mode
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| Secondary Camera |
8MP
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5MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
LED flash, F/2.0 Aperture, 85° field of view, Beauty mode, Portrait Mode
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AI Portrait mode, Bokeh Mode, AI Smart Beauty mode, Selfie Timer, HDR
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| Internal Memory |
32 GB
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32 GB
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| Expandable Memory Slot |
up to 256 GB
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up to 256 GB
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| Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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| FM Radio |
Yes
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Yes (Wireless)
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| Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM
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GSM+GSM
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| Thickness |
8.7 mm
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9.55 mm
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| Weight |
150 gm
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165 gm
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| Width |
70.9 mm
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70.4 mm
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| Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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| Water Resistant |
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Yes, Splash resistant
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| Battery Capacity |
4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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| Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fast Charging Support |
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| Included Fast Charger |
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| Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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Audio Playback Time: 198 hrs, VoLTE calling: 30 hrs, Video Playback Time: 13 hrs
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| Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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| Other Features |
Google Drive: 100GB free space (1 year)
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2 years warranty; Noise Filtration
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| 2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Good build quality
- Good, premium design - looks good and feels good - you get a metallic finish at the back and rounded edges around the corners make it comfortable to hold in your hands
- Light-weight, which is a pretty commendable achievement considering the large battery
- The fingerprint scanner is well positioned and is easy to reach
- Fast face unlock
- Good display - the phone features a 5.45-inch HD+ display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio - the display delivers good colour output and the viewing angles are decent as well - outdoor visibility of the phone is pretty decent too
- Runs a fairly clean, bloat-free version of Android, which is always good to see - it mostly runs smooth in daily use - there are some useful add-on features like Mobile Manager (helps in scanning the device, controlling app data usage, cleaning unwanted apps and cache files, and managing security & permissions of apps), Power Master (helps in Battery management), twin app support, and Game Genie (optimises gameplay)
- Decent selfie camera - especially has a good software portrait mode for bokeh shots
- Very good battery life with a 4000mAH battery pack - will comfortably last the day even with heavy use - and with moderate use, will give you a day and a half
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- Very good build quality
- Nice looking plastic design, with a matte finish (though it's not quite as stylish and modern as the Realme C2, with the company's trademark diamond design and dewdrop notch)
- Matte finish means it's easier to keep the phone's body clean and also doesn't highlight scratches
- It is also a pretty compact phone - if you like smaller phones, you will like the Redmi 7A - it fits well in hands
- Splash proof
- Fast face unlock
- Decent 5.45-inch IPS display with good viewing angles
- MIUI is one of the more refined Android UIs, and packs many features like 'dark mode', 'reading mode' etc - this time the ads are relatively less intrusive too, compared to recent Redmi phones (although they are still there)
- Pretty decent performance with the new Snapdragon 439 processor - day-to-day use is fairly smooth, and simple games run well
- Overall processor performance is pretty similar compared to its main competitor, the Realme C2
- Decent set of rear (12MP) and front cameras (5MP), for the price bracket
- In outdoor situations specially, the cameras deliver good results with pretty good details and colours
- Overall, the camera performance is similar to the other "relatively good" camera phone for the ultra-budget category, the Realme C2
- Very good battery life with a large 4000mAH battery - you can easily get up to 1.5 days of use
- The Xiaomi Redmi 7A is the first Xiaomi phone to come with two years of warranty
- Overall, the Redmi 7A is a pretty solid ultra-budget option from the Xiaomi camp - if you don't care much for having a stylish design, and your performance requirements are basic, it's a good, reliable option to go for
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| 2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- This is one area where the Max M1 falls behind the top competition - it's powered by an old Snapdragon 430, which while its able to handle basic day-to-day use well, is not quite meant for heavy apps and games - the likes of Lenovo K9, Xiaomi Redmi 6, and the Realme C1 offer better chipsets and better performance
- Average rear camera - can sometimes struggle to lock focus on the subject, especially, when you want to click some macro or close up shots - colors are also sometimes dull - low light performance is average as well
- Overall, while the Max M1 is a decent option with good design, display, software and battery - it does lag a bit in the performance and camera departments - you might find better value phones in this price range from the likes of Xiaomi and Realme
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- While the design is pretty decent, it does looks a bit old-school with the large bezels
- Sunlight legibility could have been better
- 2GB RAM is somewhat limiting in terms of multitasking performance
- Low light performance is expectedly average though
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| Expert Reviews |
Pretty good, but falling a step short  in-depth Read Review »If battery life is a high priority for you, the ZenFone Max M1 is a good pick  in-depth Read Review »Asus has done a good job with the Max M1....But the problem here is that the competition is better  in-depth Read Review »As entry-level phones from Asus, the ZenFone Max and ZenFone Lite both are impressive offerings  in-depth Read Review »A pretty solid budget phone for the price it commands  in-depth Read Review »Manages to impress us with their overall package...but it is facing tough competition from the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi 6A and the Realme C1  in-depth Read Review »Using a chipset of 2015 has its own share of hits and misses  in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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The Redmi 7A is quite a steal  in-depth Read Review »If you are a first-time smartphone user, the Redmi 7A is worth every paisa...However, if you want a more appealing design and an additional camera for better portrait shots, the Realme C2 is a better pick in-depth Read Review »If you’re looking for an all-rounder in the ultra-budget price bracket, the Redmi 7A should be the top option in-depth Read Review »Great smartphone experience for feature phone users..there’s a fair bit of value on offer here in-depth Read Review »Does well for its price category  in-depth Read Review »A solid choice...First-time smartphone buyers can find total worth with the Redmi 7A, as it delivers a great experience in-depth Read Review »For the price, it’s hard to see a single place where the Xiaomi Redmi 7A puts a foot wrong....the safest of safe bets  in-depth Read Review »A great option for this price category...For a first time buyer looking to dip their toes in the Android ecosystem through an affordable entry-level device, the Redmi 7A comes recommended  in-depth Read Review »At this price, the Redmi 7A is definitely the best in the business  in-depth Read Review »For the price, it is a really good option  in-depth Read Review »An excellent choice for first-time smartphone users  in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »- hands-on Read Review »
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| User Reviews |
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