The Xiaomi Redmi 7
The Xiaomi Redmi 7 is a budget-friendly smartphone ideal for everyday use—offering a dependable Snapdragon 632 chipset, a solid battery life, and useful extras like FM radio and an IR blaster. It’s well-suited for users focused on functionality over flash features.
Key Specifications & Features
Release & Build
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Announced: March 18, 2019; Released: March 20, 2019 WikipédiaGSM Arena.
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Design: Measures 158.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm and weighs 180 g. Features a plastic frame and back, with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front for durability WikipédiaGSM Arena.
Display
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Type: 6.26″ IPS LCD with a waterdrop notch and HD+ resolution of 720 × 1520 px (~269 ppi) WikipédiaGSM Arena.
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Protection: Comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 MobileDokanGSM Arena.
Performance
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Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 (14 nm), octa‑core (4×1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold + 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver) WikipédiaGSM Arena.
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GPU: Adreno 506 WikipédiaGSM Arena.
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Memory Options: 2/3/4 GB RAM; 16/32/64 GB internal storage (eMMC 5.1), expandable via microSD up to 512 GB WikipédiaGSM Arena.
Software
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Ships with Android 9 Pie and Xiaomi’s MIUI 10, upgradable to Android 10 with MIUI 12 WikipédiaGSM Arena.
Cameras
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Rear: Dual-camera setup: 12 MP (f/2.2, PDAF) + 2 MP depth sensor; supports 1080p video at 30/60fps WikipédiaGSM Arena.
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Front: 8 MP selfie camera (f/2.0), also records 1080p video at 30fps WikipédiaGSM Arena.
Battery & Charging
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Capacity: Non-removable Li‑Po 4000 mAh battery.
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Charging: Standard 10 W wired charging WikipédiaGSM Arena.
Connectivity & Extras
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Ports & Networks: microUSB 2.0 (with OTG), 3.5 mm headphone jack, IR blaster, FM radio, Bluetooth 4.2 (with aptX HD), Wi‑Fi b/g/n, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor WikipédiaGSM Arena.
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SIM Tray: Dual Nano‑SIM slots (dual standby) plus a dedicated microSD card slot WikipédiaGSM Arena.
Pros & Cons
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Affordable with reliable performance for everyday use | Display only HD+, not Full HD |
Durable build with Gorilla Glass 5 | Plastic build may feel less premium |
Long-lasting 4000 mAh battery | No fast charging—only 10 W |
Includes IR blaster, FM radio, fingerprint sensor | MicroUSB port and older Bluetooth version (4.2) |
Expandable storage and dual SIM support | No NFC; basic camera capabilities |
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Brand: Redmi (a sub-brand of Xiaomi)
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Manufacturer: Xiaomi Corporation
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Headquarters: Beijing, China
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Country of Origin: China
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Manufacturing Locations:
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Primarily China
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Some units may be assembled in India, Indonesia, or Vietnam, depending on the market (especially for models sold locally in Asia or Africa).
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🔧 Assembly Insight
Xiaomi uses contract manufacturers such as Foxconn and BYD in China and Flex in India. For Indian markets, many Redmi 7 units were assembled locally under the “Make in India” initiative.
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