Samsung Galaxy M07 vs Xiaomi Redmi A7

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy M07 scores higher in 3 of 6 sections (design & durability, performance and camera), while the Xiaomi Redmi A7 leads in display; they are even on battery and connectivity & features.

The biggest difference is design & durability: 53 vs 35 points.

The Xiaomi Redmi A7 is the newer model, announced 6 months after the Samsung Galaxy M07.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy M07 for design & durability and performance; choose the Xiaomi Redmi A7 for display.

Galaxy M07 leads in 9 fields
Redmi A7 leads in 3 fields
23 ties

35 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Galaxy M07	Redmi A7
Overall
Performance	28	14
Camera	12	7
Battery	47	49
Display	41	45
Design & durability	53	35
Connectivity & features	23	22

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Galaxy M07: 30/100(Better); Redmi A7: 15/100
Chipset: Galaxy M07: Helio G99; Redmi A7: Unisoc T7250
RAM (max): Galaxy M07: 4 GB(Better); Redmi A7: 3 GB
Storage (max): Galaxy M07: 64 GB; Redmi A7: 64 GB
Process node: Galaxy M07: 6 nm; Redmi A7: 12 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Galaxy M07: 50 MP(Better); Redmi A7: 13 MP
Main sensor size: Galaxy M07: 1/2.76″; Redmi A7: Unknown
Optical stabilization (OIS): Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
Ultra-wide camera: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
Telephoto camera: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
Periscope lens: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
Optical zoom: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
Video recording: Galaxy M07: 1080p; Redmi A7: 1080p
Front camera: Galaxy M07: 8 MP; Redmi A7: 8 MP
Front camera 4K video: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No

Battery

Battery capacity: Galaxy M07: 5000 mAh; Redmi A7: 5200 mAh(Better)
Wired charging: Galaxy M07: 25 W(Better); Redmi A7: 15 W
Wireless charging: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
Reverse charging: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: Yes(Better)
Reverse charging type: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: Wired

Display

Screen size: Galaxy M07: 6.7″; Redmi A7: 6.88″
Panel type: Galaxy M07: LCD; Redmi A7: LCD
Refresh rate: Galaxy M07: 90 Hz; Redmi A7: 120 Hz(Better)
Pixel density: Galaxy M07: 262 ppi(Better); Redmi A7: 260 ppi
Peak brightness: Galaxy M07: Unknown; Redmi A7: 600 nits
Resolution: Galaxy M07: 720x1600; Redmi A7: 720x1640

Design & durability

Weight: Galaxy M07: 184 g(Better); Redmi A7: 193 g
Thickness: Galaxy M07: 7.6 mm(Better); Redmi A7: 8.3 mm
Dust & water resistance: Galaxy M07: IP5x (splash resistant)(Better); Redmi A7: None
Back material: Galaxy M07: Plastic; Redmi A7: Unknown
Frame material: Galaxy M07: Plastic; Redmi A7: Unknown

Connectivity & features

5G: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
Wi-Fi: Galaxy M07: Wi-Fi 5; Redmi A7: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: Galaxy M07: 5.3(Better); Redmi A7: 5.2
USB speed: Galaxy M07: USB 2.0; Redmi A7: USB 2.0
USB port: Galaxy M07: USB-C 2.0; Redmi A7: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
NFC: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
eSIM: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
Satellite connectivity: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
Stereo speakers: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
3.5 mm headphone jack: Galaxy M07: Yes; Redmi A7: Yes
Fingerprint reader: Galaxy M07: Side-mounted; Redmi A7: Side-mounted
3D face unlock: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
Infrared blaster: Galaxy M07: No; Redmi A7: No
FM radio: Galaxy M07: Yes; Redmi A7: Yes
microSD slot: Galaxy M07: Yes; Redmi A7: Yes
Card slot: Galaxy M07: microSD; Redmi A7: microSD

General

Operating system: Galaxy M07: Android 15; Redmi A7: Android 15
OS updates (major versions): Galaxy M07: 6; Redmi A7: 2
Launch price: Galaxy M07: ₹ 11,999; Redmi A7: ₹ 11,850
Year: Galaxy M07: 2025; Redmi A7: 2026

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Galaxy M07	Redmi A7
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE
Launch
Announced	2025, October 01	2026, April 21
Status	Available. Released 2025, October 01	Available. Released 2026, April 24
Body
Dimensions	167.4 x 77.4 x 7.6 mm (6.59 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)	171.8 x 79.8 x 8.3 mm (6.76 x 3.14 x 0.33 in)
Weight	184 g (6.49 oz)	193 g (6.81 oz)
Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame	–
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Dust and splash resistant
Display
Type	PLS LCD, 90Hz	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 600 nits (peak)
Size	6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio)	6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)	720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)
Platform
OS	Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7	Android 15, up to 2 major OS updates
Chipset	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)	Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM	64GB 3GB RAM
Main Camera
Dual	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens	–
Features	LED flash	LED flash, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Single	–	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Selfie camera
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video	Yes	1080p@30fps
Features	–	HDR
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS
NFC	No	No
Radio	FM radio	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing
Battery
Type	5000 mAh	5200 mAh
Charging	25W wired	15W wired 7.5W reverse wired
Misc
Colors	Black	Black, Sky Blue, Orchid Purple
Models	SM-M075F/DS, SM-M075F	26020RNB4A
SAR	0.24 W/kg (head)	–
Price	₹ 11,999	₹ 11,850