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Basics

Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery

User reviews

User score
7.4
27 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi 5A

Specs Xiaomi Redmi 5A price comparison Xiaomi Redmi 5A
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5"
Resolution HD
Usable surface 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Dimensions 70.1 mm
140.4 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 137 g
Micro SnapD. 425
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB
AnTuTu 32.000
v?
Battery 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand

Brand Xiaomi
Aliases Hongmi 5A, Red Rise 5A

Release Date

Release date October 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available
Market China

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Size
70.1 mm 140.4 mm 8.4 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 137 g
Usable surface 70 %
Materials Plastic
Resistance -
Colors
Gold

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen

Diagonal 5"
Type LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 72% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.2
Is it comfortable?
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.3
Number of reviews
27 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm
64 Bits Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 308

RAM

RAM 2 GB
Type --

Storage

Capacity 16 GB
Type --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security

Fingerprint No

Sensors

Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-

Others

Notifications LED LED Notifications
Cooling system No
Gaming buttons No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.9
Number of reviews
27 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown
Type CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2
ISO --
Pixel size --
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size --

Features

Flash Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV5670F
Type PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size 1/3.4"
Others
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.4
Quality of nighttime photos
5.1
Quality of selfies
6.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.7
Number of reviews
27 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR

European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

0.530 W/Kg on head
1.234 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

0.990 W/Kg on head
1.210 W/Kg on body

Others

Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.0
And the WiFi?
8.4
Number of reviews
27 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3000 mAh
Type Li-Polymer
Fast charge No
Others
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 26%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
27 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 28%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
27 reviews