Xiaomi Redmi 5A is the successor to the budget friendly Redmi 4A that we saw some time ago. It offers impressive value for money like the other device, with a solid design, a quad-core Qualcomm processor and 2GB RAM.
Where to Buy Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers
Xiaomi Redmi 5A Key Specs & Features
- 5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294 ppi)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Octa-core CPU
- Android 7.1 (Nougat), MIUI 9 with 2GB RAM
- 16GB built-in Storage, supports up to 256GB microSD card
- 13MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data
- 3000 mAh Li-ion Battery
Design and Display
One of the things to like about the devices in the Xiaomi Redmi range is their robust and attractive design in relation to price. The Xiaomi Redmi 5A sports an appealing unibody metal chassis, doing away with the Redmi 4A’s plastic body. While it is not slim, the phone is not overly thick either at about 8.4 mm.
The Xiaomi Redmi 5A sports a standard 5-inch display that uses in-plane switching (IPS) technology. This rocks HD resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels for a pixel density around 294 ppi. You can expect this to thrill you and your friends to decent viewing experience.
Camera and Storage
For the price, the Xiaomi Redmi 5A is not too lightweight in the camera department. It packs a 13 megapixel shooter with f/2.2 aperture on the rear. You get autofocus, LED flash and other regulars in the mix. The camera is capable of Full HD (1080p) video recording.
There is a respectable 5 megapixel snapper above the display for selfies. Onboard storage is 16 GB. You can use the phone’s second SIM slot to expand space further using a microSD card.
Performance and OS
You should get good value for your money in terms of performance. The Xiaomi Redmi 5A comes with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor and 2GB RAM. Plus, there is an Adreno 308 GPU to take care of graphics. Xiaomi Redmi 5A promises rich user experience with Android 7.1 Nougat operating system. This has Xiaomi’s MIUI 9 skin on the surface.
Other Features
The Xiaomi Redmi 5A offers you opportunity to enjoy speedy 4G LTE connectivity. It gets juice from a 3,000mAh Li-Ion battery that looks to supports decent runtime. Connectivity features also include microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct.
Pricing and Availability
Xiaomi Redmi 5A is not yet available in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. When available, you can buy it at leading online stores in your country. Price starts at 599 CNY. Xiaomi Redmi 5A Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 35,900 Naira to 55,000 Naira depending on your location in Nigeria.
Xiaomi Redmi 5A Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Redmi 5A:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1 (Nougat), MIUI 9
- Processor: Quad-core Processor: 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 (Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425)
- GPU: Adreno 308
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Colours: Gold, Rose Gold, Gray
- Dimension: 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 137 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM, Dual standby
Display
- Display: 5.0 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 720 x 1280 pixels (294 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP Camera, f/2.2, 1080p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR, panorama, autofocus, LED flash, Supports PDAF technology, Real-time filters
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, f/2.0
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16 GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: -Yes/li>
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: -Yes/li>
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Ion Battery (Non-Removable)
- Talktime: 35 hours
- Standby Time: 11 days
- Fast Charging: –
