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Redmi A5

On sale in India Launched 11 Apr 2025

Redmi A5
Our verdict

A durable entry-level handset with a 120Hz display and 5,200 mAh battery at ₹6,499.

Price in India

₹6,499 for 3GB + 64GB

The lowest price

Display
6.88" · 120Hz
Chip
Unisoc T7250
RAM
3GB, 4GB
Camera
32MP AI main
Battery
5,200 mAh
Charging
15W
Strong on
  • Battery life
  • Display
  • Clean software
Our take

Is it any good?

The Redmi A5 starts at ₹6,499 for 3GB + 64GB. Xiaomi promises two major Android version updates and four years of security updates. The handset runs HyperOS, delivering clean notification handling, responsive system animations, and efficient resource allocation for daily mobile tasks.

Inside is an octa-core processor, a 6.88-inch 120Hz display with 600 nits brightness, and an 8.3 mm frame weighing 205 g. It carries a 32MP main camera and a 5,200 mAh battery with 15W charging support.

The trade-off is modest computing speeds for heavy tasks. For basic communications, digital banking, media streaming, and long endurance on a modest budget, it offers practical day-to-day utility. It reliably handles essential voice calling, social messaging, and digital payment transactions with enduring battery capacity.

Specs

Every spec

The whole spec sheet, minus the marketing words.

Display

Size 6.88 inches
Panel IPS LCD display
Resolution 1640 x 720
Refresh rate 120Hz
Peak brightness 600 nits
Protection TÜV Low Blue Light

Performance

Chipset Unisoc T7250
CPU 8-core
GPU Mali-G57
RAM 3GB, 4GB
Storage 64GB, 128GB
Software HyperOS · 2 OS updates

Camera

Rear cameras 32MP AI main
Front camera 5MP
Video 1080p at 30fps

Battery

Capacity 5,200 mAh
Wired charging 15W

Build and connectivity

Network 4G
SIM Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
NFC No
Dust and water IP52
Weight 205 g
Thickness 8.3 mm
Colours Pondicherry Blue, Jaisalmer Gold, Just Black

Availability

India launch 11 April 2025
Status On sale in India
Versions 3GB + 64GB₹6,4994GB + 128GB₹7,499
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