Samsung Galaxy A01 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A01 and the Xiaomi Redmi 7A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A01 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Price | ₹8,809 | ₹4,499 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5.7 in | 5.45 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 149 g | 165 g |
| Released | Jan 2020 | Jul 2019 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A01 is ahead on storage (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 7A is ahead on our rating, battery.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A01 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Redmi 7A is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A01 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 81.1 cm² (~78.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.45 inches, 76.7 cm2 (~74.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels, HD+, 19:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A01 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12 with One UI 2.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 505 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A01 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A01 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, Live Focus | 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
| Samsung Galaxy A01 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.0 | 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A01 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | 10W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A01 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 70.88 x 8.34 mm (5.76 x 2.79 x 0.33 in) | 146.3 x 70.4 x 9.6 mm (5.76 x 2.77 x 0.38 in) |
| Weight | 149 g (5.26 oz) | 165 g (5.82 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Protection | — | Splash resistant |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A01 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A01 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Announced | December 17, 2019 | 2019, May |
| Status | Available. Released January 2020 | Available. Released 2019, July 04 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A01 or Xiaomi Redmi 7A?
Xiaomi Redmi 7A — 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A01 versus 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A01 or Xiaomi Redmi 7A?
Samsung Galaxy A01 — 149 g for the Samsung Galaxy A01 versus 165 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A01 or Xiaomi Redmi 7A?
Samsung Galaxy A01 — Jan 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A01 versus Jul 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A01 or the Xiaomi Redmi 7A rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A01 5/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 7A 6/10.
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