Xiaomi is constantly working on increasing its budget smartphone line in Nigeria and the rest of the world. Last year we saw the introduction of the A3 series that consist of the A3, A3 Pro, A3X and A3X Pro. Now, the company has added a new member to that family with the introduction of the Redmi A5.
The phone features 6.88 inch IPS LCD display, with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 450 nits peak brightness. It has a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, a body dimension of 171.7 x 77.8 x 8.3mm and a weight of 193 grams.
The smartphone runs on Android 15 (Go edition), and it is expected to get up to 2 major Android upgrades promised by the company. It is powered by an Octa-core Unisoc T7250 chipset clocked at a speed of 1.8 GHz. The phone offers the Mali-G57 MP1 graphic processing unit.
The Xiaomi Redmi A5 comes in 3GB RAM with 64GB storage, 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, 4GB RAM with 128GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage. It is powered by an 5200mAh that supports up to 18W fast charging. For the cameras, the phone offers an 8MP front camera and a 32MP real shooter.
Xiaomi Redmi A5 Specifications
Display
- Size: 6.88-inch
- Type: IPS LCD
- Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1640 pixels)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Brightness: Up to 1500 nits peak
- Protection:
Body
- Dimension: 171.7 x 77.8 x 8.3mm
- Weight: 193 grams
- Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Silver
Performance
- Processor: Unisoc T7250 (Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
- Graphics: Mali-G57 MP1 GPU
- RAM: 3GB, 4GB and 6GB
- Storage: 64GB and 128GB, expandable up to 1TB via microSD
Cameras
- Rear Camera:
- 32MP main sensor
- Auxiliary lens
- Front Camera: 8MP sensor
Battery
- Capacity: 5200mAh
- Wired Charging: Up to 18W fast charging
Operating System
- Software: Android 15 (Go edition)
Additional Features
- Design: Plastic body with Armor Alloy metal frame
- Security: Side fingerprint sensor
- Audio: Speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, USB Type-C
- Durability: Dust and splash resistant
Pricing and Availability
The Redmi A5 comes with a price tag of ₦100,000 for the 3GB RAM 64GB storage, ₦105,000 for the 4GB RAM 64GB storage,₦115,000 for the 4GB RAM 128GB storage version.
