Xiaomi Redmi 5A
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Design20
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360° View
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Videos4
Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 -
Quad Core, 1.4 GHz -
2 GB / 3 GB RAM
Display
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5.0 inches (12.7 cm); IPS LCD -
720x1280 px (HD)
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 13 MP Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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5 MP
Battery
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3000 mAh
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
16 GB / 32 GB Storage, Expandable upto 128 GB
Xiaomi Redmi 5A Prices in India
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Xiaomi Redmi 5A Expert Review Summary
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Specs at a glance
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The lowdown
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Let me start by talking about the things the Xiaomi Redmi 5A gets right. Design-wise, Xiaomi has stuck with the “if it ain’t broke” philosophy and the 5A takes most of its design cues from its predecessor. However, that’s not a bad thing, considering the 4A was heavily praised for being ergonomic and one-hand friendly. The same traits are carried over to the Redmi 5A too with the addition of a slightly curvier back, which aids with the grip. The smartphone is slightly heavier than its predecessor too, and all things considered, the in-hand feel of the 5A feels superior to the Redmi 4A, despite the fact that the new phone also sticks to plastic for its construction.
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Should you buy it?
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The 2GB RAM variant of the Xiaomi Redmi 5A has been priced at Rs 5,999 in India, and for the price, I feel that it offers excellent value for money. The smartphone doesn’t bring anything new to the table when compared to its predecessor, but the “made in India” tag has allowed Xiaomi to bring the cost of the smartphone even lower and the first five million buyers can grab it for just Rs 4,999. Sweetening the deal further is Xiaomi's partnership with Reliance Jio, that cam effectively bring the price down to as low as Rs 3,999. Therefore, if you’re just stepping into the world of smartphones and don’t want to splurge an awful lot on your first device, then the Redmi 5A is arguably your best bet. Now, the 3GB RAM variant of the Xiaomi Redmi 5A may not make as much sense, since that's priced at Rs 6,999. And if you are willing to shell out Rs 7K on a smartphone, then I would suggest you take a look at the Xiaomi Redmi 4 (review), which not only gets a faster processor and a full-metal body, but also ships with a fingerprint sensor.
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Let me start by talking about the things the Xiaomi Redmi 5A gets right. Design-wise, Xiaomi has stuck with the “if it ain’t broke” philosophy and the 5A takes most of its design cues from its predecessor. However, that’s not a bad thing, considering the 4A was heavily praised for being ergonomic and one-hand friendly. The same traits are carried over to the Redmi 5A too with the addition of a slightly curvier back, which aids with the grip. The smartphone is slightly heavier than its predecessor too, and all things considered, the in-hand feel of the 5A feels superior to the Redmi 4A, despite the fact that the new phone also sticks to plastic for its construction.
Read MoreThe 2GB RAM variant of the Xiaomi Redmi 5A has been priced at Rs 5,999 in India, and for the price, I feel that it offers excellent value for money. The smartphone doesn’t bring anything new to the table when compared to its predecessor, but the “made in India” tag has allowed Xiaomi to bring the cost of the smartphone even lower and the first five million buyers can grab it for just Rs 4,999. Sweetening the deal further is Xiaomi's partnership with Reliance Jio, that cam effectively bring the price down to as low as Rs 3,999. Therefore, if you’re just stepping into the world of smartphones and don’t want to splurge an awful lot on your first device, then the Redmi 5A is arguably your best bet. Now, the 3GB RAM variant of the Xiaomi Redmi 5A may not make as much sense, since that's priced at Rs 6,999. And if you are willing to shell out Rs 7K on a smartphone, then I would suggest you take a look at the Xiaomi Redmi 4 (review), which not only gets a faster processor and a full-metal body, but also ships with a fingerprint sensor.
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Xiaomi Redmi 5A Specifications
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| Launch Date | December 7, 2017 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) |
| Custom UI | MIUI |
Performance
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 |
| Processor | Quad core, 1.4 GHz, Cortex A53 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 28 nm |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 308 |
| RAM | 2 GB / 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 |
Display
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1280 px (HD) |
| Pixel Density | 294 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 69.86 % |
Design |
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| Height | 140.4 mm |
| Width | 70.1 mm |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 137 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Aluminium |
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Rear Camera
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||
| OIS | No | |||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps |
Front Camera
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 16 GB / 32 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 128 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
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4G bands
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| SAR Value | Head: 1.072 W/kg, Body: 0.910 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Applications | Explorer, Mi cloud, Mi Remote |
Xiaomi Redmi 5A User Reviews
Xiaomi Redmi 5A Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 |
| RAM & Storage | 2 GB RAM + 16 GB 3 GB RAM + 32 GB |
| Display | 5.0", 720 x 1280 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
Xiaomi Redmi 5A Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Xiaomi Redmi 5A (2 GB + 16 GB) | ₹5,999 |
| Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3 GB + 32 GB) | ₹6,999 |
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