Redmi A5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
20Performance65.6
44.1Display57.5
26.2Camera44.1
40.7Battery47.3
20Features94.7
4 spec wins — Redmi A517 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 wins this phone face-off, 58.9 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+75) and performance (+46). Redmi A5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi A5
- 40% lower thickness: 8.3 mm vs 13.7 mm
- 21% higher capacity: 5,200 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″ | 6.9 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2520 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 397 ppi+53% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 2,600 nits+333% |
| Screen-to-body | 90 %+2% | 88 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,050,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 440Bottom 8% | 2,350+434%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,485Bottom 8% | 8,200+452%Top 18% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| Main aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+21% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15 W | 25 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+40% | 13.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Go Edition) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi A5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |