Two storage variants, a 120Hz display, and a budget price tag — Xiaomi’s newest entry-level phone packs more than expected for the money
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi A7 Pro in Pakistan with a large 6.9-inch display, a 6,000mAh battery, and two storage options. It’s aiming squarely at buyers who want a big screen and serious battery life without spending big money — and at this price point, that combination isn’t easy to find.
The 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model costs Rs. 33,999, while the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage version is priced at Rs. 36,999.
Display: Bigger Screen, Smoother Scrolling
The Redmi A7 Pro features a 6.9-inch LCD with a resolution of 1,600 x 720 pixels and a pixel density of 254 ppi. The panel supports adaptive refresh rates of 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz, meaning scrolling and swiping feel noticeably smoother than the typical 60Hz screens found on most budget phones.
It offers 650 nits of typical brightness and can reach 800 nits in High Brightness Mode for outdoor visibility. The display also carries TÜV Rheinland certifications for low blue light, flicker-free viewing, and circadian-friendly display performance — useful for anyone who spends long hours staring at their phone, whether for work, scrolling social media, or watching videos before bed.
Build and Design
The phone measures 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15mm and weighs 208g. It is available in Black, Mist Blue, Palm Green, and Sunset Orange — giving buyers a decent spread of choices for a phone in this price bracket.
A side-mounted fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock are included for security, both of which are becoming standard even at the entry level now.
Performance: Entry-Level Chip, Reasonable Power
The Redmi A7 Pro is powered by the 12nm Unisoc T7250 chipset. Its octa-core processor includes two Cortex-A75 cores running at up to 1.8GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at up to 1.6GHz. Graphics are handled by the Mali-G57 GPU.
The phone comes with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM, which can be expanded virtually by up to another 4GB. Storage options include 64GB and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage in Pakistan, and a dedicated microSD card slot supports cards of up to 2TB — handy for anyone who keeps a large photo library or downloads a lot of video content.
The device runs Android 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS 3. It also supports Google Gemini, Circle to Search, and AI Sky, which is a nice touch for a budget device — these AI features are usually reserved for pricier phones.
Camera Setup
The Redmi A7 Pro has a 13MP main rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture and an auxiliary sensor. The rear camera supports HDR, portrait, night, time-lapse, and document modes. It can record videos at up to 1080p at 30 frames per second.
Don’t expect flagship-level photography here. This is a camera built for everyday snapshots — WhatsApp photos, casual documentation, the occasional outdoor shot in good light. Low-light performance will show the usual limitations of a budget sensor, but for the price, it covers the basics.
Connectivity
Connectivity options include dual-SIM 4G, Wi-Fi on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The 3.5mm jack is worth highlighting — plenty of budget phones have dropped it, so its inclusion here is a small but appreciated win for anyone still using wired earphones.
How It Stacks Up Against the Competition
In the Rs. 30,000 to 40,000 range, most phones force a trade-off — either you get a bigger battery with a weaker display, or a better screen with average battery life. The Redmi A7 Pro tries to avoid that compromise entirely.
The standout here is the 120Hz refresh rate, which is genuinely rare at this price. Most competitors in this segment still ship with 60Hz or 90Hz panels, so once you get used to 120Hz, going back feels noticeably slower. Combine that with the 6,000mAh battery — well above the 4,500mAh to 5,000mAh typical in this category — and the Redmi A7 Pro positions itself as a battery-and-display-first phone rather than a performance-first one.
Should You Buy It?
The Redmi A7 Pro makes the most sense for a specific type of buyer — someone who wants a large, smooth screen and doesn’t want to think about charging their phone every few hours, but isn’t chasing gaming performance or top-tier camera quality.
It’s a good fit if you:
- Want all-day (or multi-day) battery life without carrying a power bank
- Spend a lot of time scrolling, browsing, or watching videos and will appreciate the 120Hz panel
- Need a reliable backup phone, a phone for an older family member, or a first smartphone for a younger user
- Are working with a tight budget but don’t want to feel like you’re using outdated hardware
It’s probably not for you if:
- You play graphically demanding mobile games — the Unisoc T7250 and 4GB RAM will struggle here
- Photography is a priority — the 13MP single camera setup is functional, not impressive
- You want fast charging — 15W charging on a 6,000mAh battery means a full charge takes a while
For most everyday users in Pakistan looking for a dependable phone under Rs. 35,000, the Redmi A7 Pro earns its place as one of the stronger options on the market right now. It doesn’t try to be everything — it focuses on screen and battery, the two things people actually notice every single day, and delivers solidly on both.