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Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
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8/10
Informr score
The Xiaomi Redmi 5A currently has an Informr score of 8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 3 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.4 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.4 GHz
5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5"
13+ MP, f/2.2
Camera
Camera
13+ MP, f/2.2
3000 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

The Xiaomi Redmi 5A is a solid smartphone that is very easy to handle. With its price tag of less than 100 Euros ($116), it offers the best price-to-performance ratio in this price range.

- Mike Wobker, Notebookcheck
Business Standard
Business Standard

The Redmi 5A is a capable smartphone with a perfect screen size and resolution. At a price of Rs 5,999 for base model (without subsidies), the phone is worth every penny and is certainly the most responsive smartphone in its category.

- Khalid Anzar, Business Standard
BGR
BGR

It’s clearly a mass-market product, aimed at bringing first-time users, low-income buyers and people looking to upgrade from a feature phone to the Xiaomi family. What you get for not a lot of money is a capable beginner smartphone that ticks all the boxes and offers a reliable smartphone experience...

- Ali Pardiwala, BGR


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Xiaomi backs up the Redmi 5A with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
5"

The Xiaomi Redmi 5A's screen size is 5 inches with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution.

Processor
1.4 GHz

There is a Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 Quad core 1.4 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 7.1.2 Nougat operating system (OS).

Camera
13+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 13+ MP, f/2.2 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 5+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
16/32 GB

Internal memory is 16/32 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 3000 mAh battery.

Redmi 5A Specs

Overview
Release Date December 7, 2017
Regions Available USA
Operating System Android 7.1.2 Nougat

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Processor Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 Quad core 1.4 GHz
Internal Storage 16/32 GB
RAM 2/3 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Unknown
TTY/TDD Unknown
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 1.072 W/kg
Body: 0.91 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared Yes
Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
13+ Megapixels, f/2.2
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Smile detection, 5-element lens, HDR
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4, XviD
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Face detection, Self-timer, Smile detection, f/2.0 aperture
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel Density 296 pixels
Size 5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen, Corning Gorilla Glass
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 3000 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Up to 420 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 8 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Aluminium
Colors Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Grey, Ligth Blue
Dimensions [H x W x D] 14.04 x 7.01 x 0.84 cm (5.5 x 2.8 x 0.3 in)
Weight 137 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key Yes
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Other Names (AKA): Hongmi 5, Red Rice 5
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