Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
Verdict
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores higher in 6 of 6 sections (camera, performance, display, design & durability, connectivity & features and battery), while the Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro is not clearly ahead in any section.
The biggest difference is camera: 95 vs 9 points.
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is the newer model, announced 5 months after the Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro.
- iPhone 18 Pro leads in 23 fields
- Redmi A7 Pro leads in 6 fields
- 6 ties
35 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | iPhone 18 Pro | Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 99 | 36 |
| Camera | 95 | 9 |
| Battery | 72 | 55 |
| Display | 96 | 48 |
| Design & durability | 80 | 33 |
| Connectivity & features | 84 | 51 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- iPhone 18 Pro: 100/100(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: 30/100
- Chipset
- iPhone 18 Pro: Apple A20 Pro
- Redmi A7 Pro: Unisoc T8300
- RAM (max)
- iPhone 18 Pro: 12 GB(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: 6 GB
- Storage (max)
- iPhone 18 Pro: 2 TB(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: 128 GB
- Process node
- iPhone 18 Pro: 2 nm
- Redmi A7 Pro: 6 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- iPhone 18 Pro: 48 MP(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: 32 MP
- Main sensor size
- iPhone 18 Pro: 1/1.28″
- Redmi A7 Pro: Unknown
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: No
- Ultra-wide camera
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: No
- Telephoto camera
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: No
- Periscope lens
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes
- Redmi A7 Pro: No
- Optical zoom
- iPhone 18 Pro: 4×(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: No
- Video recording
- iPhone 18 Pro: 4K 120 fps(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: 1080p
- Front camera
- iPhone 18 Pro: 18 MP(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: 8 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes
- Redmi A7 Pro: No
Battery
- Battery capacity
- iPhone 18 Pro: 4056 mAh
- Redmi A7 Pro: 6300 mAh(Better)
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- iPhone 18 Pro: 52:00 h
- Redmi A7 Pro: Unknown
- EU label cycles
- iPhone 18 Pro: 1000
- Redmi A7 Pro: Unknown
- Wired charging
- iPhone 18 Pro: Unknown
- Redmi A7 Pro: 15 W
- Wireless charging
- iPhone 18 Pro: 25 W(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: No
- Reverse charging
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes
- Redmi A7 Pro: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- iPhone 18 Pro: Wired
- Redmi A7 Pro: Wired
Display
- Screen size
- iPhone 18 Pro: 6.3″
- Redmi A7 Pro: 6.9″
- Panel type
- iPhone 18 Pro: LTPO OLED(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: LCD
- Refresh rate
- iPhone 18 Pro: 120 Hz
- Redmi A7 Pro: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- iPhone 18 Pro: 460 ppi(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: 254 ppi
- Peak brightness
- iPhone 18 Pro: 3000 nits(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: 800 nits
- Resolution
- iPhone 18 Pro: 1206x2622
- Redmi A7 Pro: 720x1600
- Screen protection
- iPhone 18 Pro: Ceramic Shield 2
- Redmi A7 Pro: Unknown
Design & durability
- Weight
- iPhone 18 Pro: 211 g
- Redmi A7 Pro: 210 g
- Thickness
- iPhone 18 Pro: 8.8 mm
- Redmi A7 Pro: 8.2 mm(Better)
- Dust & water resistance
- iPhone 18 Pro: IP68(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: None
- Back material
- iPhone 18 Pro: Aluminum
- Redmi A7 Pro: Unknown
- Frame material
- iPhone 18 Pro: Aluminum
- Redmi A7 Pro: Unknown
- EU repairability class
- iPhone 18 Pro: C
- Redmi A7 Pro: Unknown
- EU drop resistance class
- iPhone 18 Pro: B
- Redmi A7 Pro: Unknown
- EU energy class
- iPhone 18 Pro: A
- Redmi A7 Pro: Unknown
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes
- Redmi A7 Pro: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- iPhone 18 Pro: Wi-Fi 7(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- iPhone 18 Pro: 6.0(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: 5.4
- USB speed
- iPhone 18 Pro: USB 3.x(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: USB 2.0
- USB port
- iPhone 18 Pro: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- Redmi A7 Pro: USB-C 2.0
- DisplayPort output
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes
- Redmi A7 Pro: No
- NFC
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: No
- eSIM
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: No
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: No
- Satellite connectivity
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: No
- Stereo speakers
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes
- Redmi A7 Pro: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- iPhone 18 Pro: No
- Redmi A7 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Fingerprint reader
- iPhone 18 Pro: None
- Redmi A7 Pro: Side-mounted(Better)
- 3D face unlock
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi A7 Pro: No
- Infrared blaster
- iPhone 18 Pro: No
- Redmi A7 Pro: No
- FM radio
- iPhone 18 Pro: No
- Redmi A7 Pro: Yes(Better)
- microSD slot
- iPhone 18 Pro: No
- Redmi A7 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Card slot
- iPhone 18 Pro: No
- Redmi A7 Pro: microSD
General
- Operating system
- iPhone 18 Pro: iOS 27
- Redmi A7 Pro: Android 16
- OS updates (major versions)
- iPhone 18 Pro: Unknown
- Redmi A7 Pro: 4
- Launch price
- iPhone 18 Pro: $ 1,439.00
- Redmi A7 Pro: About 150 EUR
- Year
- iPhone 18 Pro: 2026
- Redmi A7 Pro: 2026
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| — | iPhone 18 Pro | Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - ROW |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 106 - A3714 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71, 106 - A3472 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71, 106 - A3713 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 106 - A3715 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 - ROW |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3714 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3472 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3713 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3715 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2026, September 09 | 2026, April 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 18 | Available. Released 2026, April 15 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in) | 171.5 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm (6.75 x 3.13 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 211 g (7.44 oz) | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | – |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; China) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Dust and splash resistant |
| Display | ||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 800 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 Anti-reflective coating | – |
| Platform | ||
| OS | iOS 27, upgradable to iOS 27.2 | Android 16, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) | Unisoc T8300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM NVMe | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM UFS 2.2 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | – |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video | LED flash |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | – | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm Auxiliary lens |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4056 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 4288 mAh - eSIM only model* | 6300 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired * eSIM only model battery capacity is officially unconfirmed | 15W wired 7.5W reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy | Black, Mist Blue, Sunset Orange |
| Models | A3714, A3472, A3713, A3715, iPhone19,2 | – |
| Price | $ 1,439.00 / € 1,439.00 / £ 1,199.00 / ₹ 164,900 | About 150 EUR |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | Class A | – |
| Battery | 52:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | – |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | – |
| Repairability | Class C | – |