Xiaomi India has launched its most affordable Redmi-branded smartphone – the Redmi A5 in India under its budget-friendly A Series, priced at ₹6,499. Highlights include the segment’s largest display and smoothest, sized at 6.88 inches with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a 5,200 mAh battery, premium matte and metallic-feel finish design, a 32 MP primary camera, Android 15, and more.
The Redmi A5 is an entry-level budget smartphone featuring a large 6.88-inch HD+ display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, TÜV Rheinland certifications for eye protection, and DC dimming for better visual comfort. The phone features a flat-frame chassis with a premium matte and metallic-feel finish, and comes in four color variants – Pondicherry Blue, Just Black, Lake Green, and Pondicherry Blue (veined pattern).
The device is powered by the Unisoc T7250 octa-core SoC with up to 4 GB RAM (+ 4 GB virtual RAM, making it 8 GB RAM in total) and up to 128 GB storage expandable up to 2 TB via microSD card. It packs a 5,200 mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging and runs on Android 15 out of the box, with the company committing to 2 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates.
The phone sports a dual camera setup of a 32 MP primary rear camera with a secondary lens, and an 8 MP selfie camera. It features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Redmi A5 Specifications & Features
- Design & Display: 6.88-inch HD+ display, 120 Hz refresh rate, 240Hz Touch Sampling rate, TÜV Rheinland-certified eye protection, matte and metallic-feel finish design
- Software & Updates: Android 15, 2 years OS upgrades, 4 years security updates
- CPU: 12nm UNISOC T7250 octa-core SoC clocked up to 1.8 GHz
- GPU: ARM Mali-G57 Graphics
- Memory: 3 GB OR 4 GB LPDDR4x RAM, +4 GB virtual RAM
- Storage: 64 GB OR 128 GB storage, microSD card support up to 2 TB
- Main Camera: Dual Cameras (32 MP main + secondary lens), LED flash
- Selfie Camera: 8 MP
- Connectivity & Others: USB Type-C, 3.5 mm jack, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, FM Radio, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS
- Cellular: 4G network, dual SIM support
- Battery & Charging: 5,200 mAh battery, 15W fast charging (USB Type-C)
- Colors: Pondicherry Blue, Just Black, Lake Green, Pondicherry Blue (Veined pattern)
The price for the Redmi A5 starts at ₹6,499 for its 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant, and ₹7,499 for its 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant. The smartphone will be available from 16th April 2025 on Flipkart.com, mi.com/in, Mi Home stores, and offline retail outlets across India.
Redmi A5 Price In India, Availability, & Offers
- Price: ₹6,499 (3 GB RAM + 64 GB Storage), ₹7,499 (4 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage)
- Availability: 16th April 2025 exclusively on Flipkart.com, mi.com/in, Mi Home stores, and offline retail outlets across India
- Offers: Exchange offers
