Overall Score
55.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#5117)55.5
Performance(#11360)54.3
Camera(#4688)42.4
Display(#5690)70.5
Battery(#11939)43.5
Build(#895)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Redmi 5A features a compact design with dimensions of 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 137 grams, utilizing a glass front and aluminum back.
- It has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 296 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, with a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.4 GHz and an Adreno 308 GPU, supported by options of 2GB or 3GB RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture and can record video at 1080p, while the front camera is a 5 MP shooter.
- The device is equipped with a 3000 mAh battery, which does not support fast or wireless charging.
- Running on Android 7.1.2 with MIUI 12, it is upgradable to Android 8.1.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The phone is available in multiple colors, including Gold, Dark Gray, Rose Gold, and Blue.
- Notably, it includes a headphone jack, enhancing audio connectivity options.
- Overall, the Redmi 5A combines essential features in a lightweight and portable design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionFor India; China
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight137 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, Dark Gray, Rose Gold, Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1, MIUI 12
OS VersionAndroid 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes