Category Breakdown
Nokia 7 plus
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro
Performance
74.376.2
Camera
64.265.6
Display
58.958.9
Battery
27.128.1
Build
76.791.4
Connectivity
69.557.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.351.6
Summary
- The Nokia 7 plus features a solid build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro uses Gorilla Glass 5 for both front and back, providing a more premium feel.
- The displays are similar in resolution, but the Redmi Note 7 Pro has a slightly larger 6.3-inch screen with a higher pixel density of ~409 ppi compared to the 6.0-inch display of the Nokia at ~403 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Snapdragon 675 in the Redmi offers better efficiency than the Snapdragon 660 in the Nokia.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Redmi boasting a 48 MP main sensor compared to the Nokia's dual 12 MP and 13 MP setup, allowing for superior detail in photos.
- Both devices have comparable battery capacities, with the Redmi having a 4000 mAh battery versus the Nokia's 3800 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Nokia runs on Android One for a cleaner experience, while the Redmi operates on MIUI 12, which includes additional features but may be less streamlined.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 7 plus
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro
General
Release Date
2018, April 30
2019, March 18
Announced
2018, February 25
2019, February 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 612
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF13 MP, f/2.6, (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
13 MP, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
Zeiss optics
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.4 x 75.6 x 8 mm (6.24 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Weight
183 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Black/Copper, White/Copper
Nebula Red, Neptune Blue, Space Black, Astro White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.96 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

