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HMD Terra M vs Xiaomi Redmi A7

What Terra M does better (7) and where Redmi A7 wins (14) — every spec side by side.

HMD Terra M
HMD · 2026Terra M
4.5Score
7 advantages
vs
Xiaomi Redmi A7
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi A7
5.3Score
14 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
3.0Display5.9
3.2Camera3.4
2.2Battery5.8
6.7Features2.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Terra MRedmi A7
66 × 146.514.579.8 × 171.88.3
Terra MRedmi A7Difference
Height146.5 mm171.8 mm−25.3 mm
Width66 mm79.8 mm−13.8 mm
Thickness14.5 mm8.3 mm+6.2 mm
Weight210 g193 g+17 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Terra M better than Redmi A7?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx24×
  2. NFCYes · Redmi A7: No
  3. eSIMYes · Redmi A7: No
  4. CPU frequency2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz+11%
  5. Pixel density286 ppi vs 260 ppi+10%
  6. Main camera aperturef/2 vs f/2.2+10%
  7. Process11 nm vs 12 nm+9%

Why is Redmi A7 better than Terra M?

  1. Battery capacity2,510 mAh vs 5,200 mAh2.1×
  2. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Screen size2.8″ vs 6.9″2.5×
  4. Main camera8 MP vs 13 MP+62%
  5. RAM2 GB vs 3 GB+50%
  6. Storage (max)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  7. Screen-to-body ratio25.1% vs 82%3.3×
  8. CPU cores4 vs 82×
  9. Storage (base)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  10. Peak brightness550 nits vs 600 nits+9%
  11. Weight210 g vs 193 g+9%
  12. Thickness14.5 mm vs 8.3 mm+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Redmi A7Xiaomi Redmi A7≈ $1405.3
Design
Weight210 g193 g
Thickness14.5 mm8.3 mm
Height146.5 mm171.8 mm
Width66 mm79.8 mm
Ingress protectionIP68IP52
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx2
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
ColoursBlackBlack, Sky Blue, Orchid Purple
Display
Screen size2.8″6.9″
PanelTFT LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)480 px720 px
Resolution (height)640 px1,640 px
Pixel density286 ppi260 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness550 nits600 nits
Screen-to-body ratio25.1%82%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Dragonwing QCM2290Unisoc T7250
Chip makerQualcommUnisoc
Process11 nm12 nm
CPU cores48
CPU frequency2 GHz1.8 GHz
GPUAdreno 702Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
RAM2 GB3 GB
Storage (max)32 GB64 GB
Storage (base)32 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera8 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/2f/2.2
Main sensor size1/4.0"—
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video—1080p
Selfie camera—8 MP
4K selfie video—No
Battery
Battery capacity2,510 mAh5,200 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging—15 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55.2
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensor—Side
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Software
OS at launchSmart OS 14Android 15
PlatformOtherAndroid
Interface—HyperOS
Major OS updates promised—2
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