Redmi A5 Full Specs & Review – What You Get for the Budget Price
Xiaomi’s Redmi A5 is an entry-level smartphone launched in 2025 aimed at delivering the essentials: a big display, long battery life, and basic camera functions all without breaking the bank. For anyone who wants a reliable daily phone, Redmi A5 offers strong value.
Display & Design
Large 6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+ resolution (≈1640×720), ~260 ppi density.
Refresh rate of up to 120 Hz in compatible apps gives smoother scrolling and animations.
Weight is about 193 g, thickness ~8.2 mm, with a plastic frame and back.
Fingerprint sensor is side-mounted; there’s also face unlock. No ultra premium materials but solid build for its price.
Performance & Hardware
Powered by the Unisoc T7250 (12nm), octa-core CPU. Enough for daily tasks: social apps, browsing, video. Heavy gaming may struggle.
RAM/storage options are modest: either 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage or 4 GB + 128 GB. Supports RAM extension (virtual RAM) to improve multitasking somewhat.
Android 15 Go Edition as the operating system — streamlined for lighter resources.
Camera Capabilities
Rear camera: 32 MP main with auxiliary lens. Good performance in daylight; basics like HDR, Night Mode included. Video up to 1080p @30 fps.
Front camera: 8 MP, decent for video calls and selfies in good lighting, less so in low light.
Battery & Charging
Big 5,200 mAh battery is one of the strong points. Will last long under light-to-moderate usage.
Charging is only 15W wired — not fast by modern standards, but acceptable given the price.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
Great battery capacity
Decent feature set for ultra budget: 120 Hz refresh, large screen, virtual RAM
Basic camera but passable under good lighting
Cons:
Low display resolution on large screen = less sharpness
Slow charging
Limited performance under high load or with heavy apps
Android Go often has limitations vs full Android versions
Verdict
If you’re shopping in the budget segment and want maximum basic utility, Redmi A5 is a solid choice. It’s not for power users, but for everyday tasks calls, WhatsApp, social media, streamingit gets the job done with long battery life. If you want sharper displays or stronger camera/video performance, you might look upward in price.
