Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi, has come out with a new budget smartphone in India — the Redmi A5. But this phone is intended for those who simply want an easy and functional device that can do simple tasks such as making calls, chatting, watching videos, and taking photos.
In particular, the phone has a large display, good battery, and dual rear cameras for an affordable price. It runs on the latest Android Go version and is meant for those who need a good performance with not much money. Today, in this article, we will discuss about the Redmi A5, its launch date, and its key specs.
Launch Date of Redmi A5
On April 15, 2025, Redmi launched the Redmi A5 in India. The smartphone will go on sale starting April 16 and can be bought from the main online platforms, such as Flipkart, the Xiaomi India website, and offline retailers. The phone has garnered attention already for its impressive features at that low of a price point.
Display and Design
The Redmi A5 comes with a 6.88-inch HD+ LCD display with a 720 x 1,640 pixels screen resolution. As for the 120Hz refresh rate, it is one of the highlights of this screen, as this helps reduce jitter while scrolling or animating. In addition, it also has a 240Hz touch sample rate, so the touch will feel faster and more reactive.
The screen is TÜV Rheinland certified for additional eye comfort as it assists in reducing blue light exposure and eye strain during long usage.
In terms of design, the Redmi A5 looks fairly sleek and modern. With a selfie camera notched in the front like a waterdrop, it is available in 3 stylish color options:
- Jaisalmer Gold
- Just Black
- Pondicherry Blue
I can also confirm that the phone comes with an IP52 rating, which is just enough protection against dust or water splashes to serve you just daily use.
Key Specifications
The key specs of Redmi A5 are given here in a table:
| Feature | Specification |
| Display | 6.88-inch HD+ LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 (Octa-core) |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable Storage | Up to 2TB via microSD card |
| Rear Camera | 32MP + secondary sensor |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 5,200mAh with 15W wired charging |
| Operating System | Android 15 (Go Edition) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB Type-C, 3.5mm jack |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint, Face Unlock |
Key Features Explained
Powerful Battery
The Redmi A5 comes with a large 5,200 mAh battery that can easily last a full day or more when used normally. Whether you’re watching videos, looking at social media, or playing light games, the battery is made to keep pace. Furthermore, it can be charged at 15W on a USB Type C port, which is quick and simple to charge the battery up.
Camera Setup
It is a smartphone that comes with dual rear cameras. It has a 32-megapixel sensor, main camera on the main camera, which helps in taking clear and bright photos. It’s not specified in full detail on the secondary sensor, but it is expected to help with depth or AI features like bokeh. At the front, it has an 8MP selfie camera that can be used for video calling or taking self-portraits.
Software and Performance
The Redmi A5 runs on Android 15 (Go Edition), which is an optimized form for budget phones. This is particularly helpful for phones with less RAM as the Go Edition uses lighter versions of apps and thus consumes less memory and performs smoothly. As a result, the A5 is well-suited to new users of smartphones or anybody who is in need of a backup phone.
The Unisoc T7250 octa-core processor used by the phone is able to handle basic tasks. It comes with two RAM options: 3GB or 4GB and storage options of 64GB or 128 GB. The phone also offers an option to increase the RAM virtually to 8 GB, which is highly helpful in running multiple apps simultaneously.
Additionally, storage is expandable up to 2TB using a microSD card, as that’s something that’s always come in handy with users who store large numbers of photos, videos, and files.
Security Features
The Redmi A5 also has an AI-based face unlock for security, as well as a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. This provides the users with two fast and convenient ways to unlock the device. The power button, which doubles as a side fingerprint sensor, is easy to access and use.
Price and Availability
The pricing of the A5 has not increased much on Redmi, which is good.
- ₹6,499 for the 3GB RAM + 64GB storage
- ₹7,499 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage
The Redmi A5 would be so affordable that it puts out to be of the most affordable smartphones with a 120Hz display and a 5,200mAh battery in India.
You can purchase the phone in three colors of Jaisalmer Gold, Just Black, and Pondicherry Blue on Flipkart, Mi.com, and offline retail stores across the country.