Realme C2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme C2 and the Xiaomi Redmi 7A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme C2 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Price | $70 | $48 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 5.45 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 166 g | 165 g |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Jul 2019 |
Summary: Realme C2 is ahead on screen size. Xiaomi Redmi 7A is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Xiaomi Redmi 7A is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Realme C2 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 5.45 inches, 76.7 cm2 (~74.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels | 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
Platform
| Realme C2 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6 Lite | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 505 |
Memory
| Realme C2 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Realme C2 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 12 MP (Global) or 13 MP (India), f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Realme C2 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5", 1.12µm | 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme C2 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 10W wired |
Body
| Realme C2 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Dimensions | 154.3 x 73.7 x 8.5 mm (6.07 x 2.90 x 0.33 in) | 146.3 x 70.4 x 9.6 mm (5.76 x 2.77 x 0.38 in) |
| Weight | 166 g | 165 g (5.82 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | — | Splash resistant |
Comms
| Realme C2 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Realme C2 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, April 22 | 2019, May |
| Released | 2019, May 15 (initial sale in India) | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2019, July 04 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Realme C2 or Xiaomi Redmi 7A?
Xiaomi Redmi 7A — 166 g for the Realme C2 versus 165 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A.
Which is newer, Realme C2 or Xiaomi Redmi 7A?
Xiaomi Redmi 7A — Apr 2019 for the Realme C2 versus Jul 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A.
Is the Realme C2 or the Xiaomi Redmi 7A rated higher?
We rate the Realme C2 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 7A 6/10.
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