Introducing the Redmi A5, a stunning smartphone priced under $80 from Xiaomi
With an eye toward 2025, Xiaomi is still growing its selection of phones. The Redmi A5, an entry-level model with a high price tag and plenty of features for daily use, is now available.
The Redmi A5 seeks to establish itself as one of the dominators of the entry-level market by catering to individuals who require only the essentials without compromising on quality. The phone, which was just unveiled in Indonesia, is where you can discover all the hidden features of smartphones with a wide range of functions. Let us examine the Redmi A5's technical capabilities.
The phone weighs only 193 grams and has a sturdy appearance. Naturally, the Redmi A5 pays attention to detail even though it is a low-cost Android phone, as shown by the fingerprint sensor on the side.
As we continue our discussion of the Redmi A5's features, we will focus on its 6.88-inch display, which has HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The choice of this refresh rate in an entry-level phone that also reaches a maximum brightness of 450 nits is attributed to Xiaomi.
The device's internal components include a Unisoc T7250 octa-core processor that can run at up to 1.8GHz, 4GB of RAM (in addition to 4GB of built-in storage), and 128GB of microSD expandable storage.
Even though this is an entry-level system on a chip, it is more than sufficient for daily tasks like social network browsing, WhatsApp and other instant messaging apps, and even playing games that do not demand a lot of processing power.
With a 32MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera, the Redmi A5's photography department is not particularly good, but it does its job. If the lighting is right, this combination will help you get out of a lot of difficult situations and produce beautiful pictures. However, you will notice technical limitations when shooting at night or in dark environments. For a phone that does not even cost $80, this is typical.
Lastly, one of the Redmi A5's advantages is its battery, which has a 5,200mAh capacity and supports 15W charging through a USB-C port. The device comes in three colors—Lake Green, Sandy Gold, and Midnight Black—and only comes in one version (4+128GB), running Android 15 Go for best performance.
How much does it cost? When it is formally announced, it is anticipated to rise slightly in international markets and to be around $75 in Indonesia.