Xiaomi Redmi 5A

  • Released 2017, December
    137g, 8.4mm thickness
    Android 7.1.2; MIUI 11
    16GB/32GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 5.0"
    720x1280 pixels
  • 13MP
    1080p
  • 2/3GB RAM
    Snapdragon 425
  • 3000mAh
    Li-Ion

Xiaomi Redmi 5A - Specs

Network Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Speed HSPA, LTE
Launch Announced 2017, November
Status Available. Released 2017, December
Body Dimensions 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight 137 g (4.83 oz)
Build Front glass, aluminum body
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.0 inches, 68.0 cm2 (~69.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 7.1.2 (Nougat); MIUI 11
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 308
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Main Camera Single 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 5 MP, f/2.0
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Infrared port Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Misc Colors Gold, Dark Gray, Rose Gold, Blue
Models MCG3B, MCI3B
SAR 0.53 W/kg (head)     1.23 W/kg (body)    
Price $ 129.99 / £ 118.80 / ₹ 5,999

Xiaomi Redmi 5A - User Reviews

  • It gets everything done, although it's not as quick as some more expensive phones. Build quality is quite poor. The headphone jack on mine never worked well, headphone plugs just pop out. Now after 1,5 years the USB socket stopped working properly.

  • this phone is doing good i use it for codm and got no lag on multiplayer the problem is only when i come to br the ping about 100 but for pubg or ml it gonna rock it for daily use i can get 2 day atleast if u only whatsapp and scrolling ig.the camera is the best and now it can be update to 10 miui

  • have it since march 2018. The charging port is gone. Can't charge it anymore. Must buy another phone.

  • Short life one year onemonth sparts note available except bord only bord very costly but not garenty

  • Bought it since 1.5 years ago, it still works perfectly as it does from the moment getting out of the box =))

  • The only thing I was regret on this phone is you cannot move apps to the SD card. When google it says you have to root the phone. I tried few times and failed. Any simple solution for that? thanks

  • Is this dual 4g mobile?can we use jio sim network in both sim slot?

  • I bought this phone for my sister who is still in elementary school and so far the phone is functioning properly, Xiaomi has also updated this phone to Android 8.1.0 with June 2019 security patch. Even though it didn't get an update to Android 9, i was quite satisfied with Xiaomi's after-sales support for their cheap phones.

  • I have been using this phone for about 1 year and 2 months now. Given that I bought it for less than $100, I must admit that I am more than happy with this purchase. For this money, the design and performance of this device are impressive. Great build quality - I have never used a case or screen protector, and have dropped the phone on the concrete a dozen times - no damage whatsoever. My usage varies - I work in front of a computer and during work days the battery life is just fine. However, in my free time and when I'm on the road, I tend to do lots of browsing and YouTube - this drains the battery a lot and sometimes I would need to recharge in like 3.5-4 hours of usage. This phone is not for power users, but I doubt this will surprise anyone. The really weak point is the camera - there is not much detail in the photos, there are often issues with the focus. Overall, you can take a quick photo for your archive just fine, but the quality will be below average. This should not be a deal breaker at this price point, as I don't think anyone expects an impressive camera in a sub-$100 device. The phone also received an Oreo update and is currently running the June 2019 Android security patch - kudos to Xiaomi for updating this budget device, which is already 2 generations old. I am still happy with the phone and plan to keep it for some more time, as long as the performance is still fine. Since the device has 16GB storage and 2GB ram only, this is obviously not a phone one should expect to run smoothly for many years ahead. I hope this long post is informative. I really believe that Xiaomi are doing a fantastic job at offering great phones at insanely low prices, without sacrificing build quality and even updating their aging budget devices. If you are after a budget device that will deliver way above its asking price, look no further than the Redmi A series.

  • It supports volte for jio, airtel and idea

  • After 1year of usage and after the latest updates and exactly after the warranty is expired, now I am unable to make calls. Service Center says the motherboard needs to replace at a cost of Rs.4000. Is this a planned obsolescence!.

  • I keep wondering why this phone is the number 5 best selling in the world and yet doesn't have an official review .....why it's not getting love ??

  • I don't think this phone supports VoLTE. Does it? It's just a low midrange phone for people who has tight budget. You can't expect VoLTE in it.

  • My mobile volte is not showing problem can you solve it

  • It's a very nice phone I got miui 10.1 later in February and got an upgrade to Android 8!

  • did you have a main board of redmi 5a

  • They provided buggy oreo update and destroyed my phone -_-

  • What is going on my mobile nt taking mi account

  • im sure i didnt have that bug. i play pubg mobile on this phone

  • It won't support 1080p, it will support upto 720p only

  • Buy the phone but dont updated the phone.

  • Hello, I want to buy this phone. Does the screen get dark enough to be able to read in complete darkness? (With the latest updates installed.) Some people on the miui forum said that there was a bug since 2018 December which prevented brightness values below 30%. Does it work now? Thanks!

  • Redmi 5 or Redmi 5A?

  • Go to settings tap on MIUI 5 times then it will say " You are now a developer " . After that Go to File manager then cut the folders in your internal and paste them into to your SD card. Thank me later. haha

  • I play Pubg And its Playble

  • My phone is Xiaomi Redmi 5A. memory is almost full need some app to transfer to sd card what is the procedure

  • It's about 2 hour from 10% to 100%

  • My phone wants app notification is not coming ,I will not know if I get new msg ,please let me know what to do thank you ??

  • Received Oreo update

  • going to enjoy this machine....

  • support mhl 5 pin?

  • The great phone in cheap price.

  • Nice phone. Great phone. Glad,happy n delighted to use it. I've been using xiomi redmi 5a for 2 years now. Hmm...so far so good. No hanging. No lagging. Runs smoothly. Already updated to muii 10.

  • 5A because snapdragon system on chip.

  • yes

  • Does front camera has beautify mode?

  • Redmi 5A still not receiving oreo update so sad

  • Thanks. Will definitely try but how to get a permanent solution?

  • This product looks better than samsung galaxy j2 at ringtone123

  • I had the same problem with my 5A

  • Same problem here But i'm using xiaomi powerbank and only its white cable to charge It'll give better resuls Try it once

  • Tried with 3 different original Xiaomi chargers but same result. Even factory reset has not helped.

  • please check again with another xiaomi original charger....this is not normal

  • My redmi 5a charges very slowly. It takes ages to recharge. What to do? It is running on miui 10. Battery is ok as I have checked it with several apps and gives good backup. Changed the charger but still it takes almost 15 hours to charge 40%.

  • 6a

  • 5a and 6a which is best

  • You should upgrade. Really great improvement in terms of user interface! looks really good and its smooth af.

  • i put sdcard 64gb class 10 in 2 days always error if i format again in 2 days error result this android only can use 32gb sd card

  • What is difference between miui 9.5 Vs miui 10. Which one is better,so that I update it or not

  • is it gorilla or scratch resistant?

  • yeah both 4a and 5a are similar and great budget devices....but sd 425 not very good...i updated to 6a only because of this 4a,5a - sd 425 -28nm 6a- helio a22- 12nm but 6a lacks gyro, ir blaster etc

  • oreo is on the way...if you check eu.roms which is based on china miui rom Redmi 5A is already updated to oreo from MIUI 8.11.1 developer rom onwards... for global version it will take time....

  • Great phone except for battery life. Agree ? Its fast for a 6000-7000 rs phone Camera is Good. Sound is good Doesnt hang like samsung hangs in j2 j3 series best phone except for battery. should have been 4000 mah. Snapdragon 425 is battery eating chipset. lasts me 8 hours on heavy use but not whole day !

  • And what about orio update? Have any info?

  • Best phone for the price.. Best value for money phone...

  • yes miui 10 stable version is now available

  • Very good to take photos and maybe playing real racing 3 smooth

  • Today i recived miui 10.1.1.0/stable272m version for redmi 5a

  • good for light gaming

  • Is this phone good for gaming ?

  • in settings ... 1) open 'storage' 2) open' storage settings' 3) select 'external or internal memory' if this is not working u can manually move the media files by using file manager

  • just give a few days for the updated phone to settle down..

  • yes

  • Please help Me How to store pics and videos in mEmory card directly from whatsapp

  • Do "Redmi 5A" supports OTG...??

  • I bght Redmi 5A fr my mothr sm 2mnths bk. Battry back up is too low. Updated the phne ystrday though. How to improve battry back up. Should i show it to a srvce cntre ??

  • he is talking about 6a

  • only 3gb ram version costs higher...otherwise they are same..

  • Dude, I have the same model but I have (2GB 16GB). I updated it right after I bought it, so far so good. The updates will fix the bugs found and updates the UI. I recommend you to update it.

  • I can only wonder why it is more expensive than the 6A model which sports a way more powerful processor and a newer OS build..

  • I'm using this phone since February. It is an all rounder phone. Plz tell me should I update it or not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of updating MI 5A (3GB 32GB). If anyone has experience about it. Plz guide

  • This phone has an IR Blaster

  • All everything is ok but network issue of any sim .sim is activate but network is not coming

  • No Infra Red blaster :'(. Xiaomi must put back the IR in the entry level phone...

  • The engineer or any designer who designed this model never taking into account on the simcard placement where uve to use any small things to open up the sim placement. Really annoying design

  • I've been using this phone for almost 10 months,I got the 16gb rom/2gb ram.Still in a good condition, Also good battery life can survive after watching 5-6hrs of anime and 4hrs playing ML. And I bought mine on lazada for 80$

  • iPhone Knockoff! I mean don't you see the iPhone 7 in this?

  • I've been using redmi 5a for about 4 months now - it is very durable, dropped it a bunch of times, including a drop on the concrete. There is no visible damage on the device whatsoever, never put a case or other protection on it. Camera quality is pretty weak, battery life under load is not great either. The screen is just fine, performance is great for the price. The audio volume when using headphones is also kinda weak, but at least the sound quality is good. Overall the phone is perfect for the money, but don't expect miracles.

  • yeah..it will be available in oct 2018

  • MIUI 10 Global Beta is released but it's best to wait for the Stable Version.

  • I'll just wait for the stable version of MIUI 10. ^_^

  • is it charging or detected in pc?

  • My Redmi 5A often restarts automatically. How I solve this problem'?

  • Been using this phone for about 3 months now. Wtf! It suddenly stopped working. Just left in lying in the table and suddenly it wouldn't turn on the screen. Power off/on and volume up/down buttons wouldn't work. I pressed them a lot of times. Pressed and held them. It would just give me a blink on the home button. Help me please.

  • m finding difficulty to move filesfrom internal storage to sd card

  • Go for 6a

  • Compass yes gyroscope no

  • Yes

  • Very low sound after updated,, I am not able to hear proper sound when it is in my hand or in my pocket

  • Can i make a video call using this Phone .. ? If YeS .. can u tell me how ??

  • Yes

  • My ears are fine. I have used phones in the past which were much louder. Other people have this problem with low earphone/speaker volume too.

  • Check your ears bro. Its speaker is good enough not to miss calls.

  • Does Redmi 5A have gyroscope and compass sensors?

  • Earpiece volume is very weak even at max setting. Max volume of loudspeaker on backside is also very weak. Missed some calls because of that.

  • Thank you so much!

  • Thanks, Khan!

  • redmi 5a user here.. for me its very good...

  • I am uaing redmi 5A 32 gb 3 gb ram model Only problem i am facing is the earpiece volume is very low call quality is best only volume is low

  • Dear Redmi 5A is a better choice go for redmi 5A

  • Hi everybody! I've been reading a lots of opinions and reviews on YouTube. Something that confuses me is why it's so compared with the Redmi 4? I found it on AliExpress at almost the same price but the 5A have 3gb of RAM and 32gb ROM (4A have 2gb/16gb right?) I'd never have a Xiomi, and always looking phones for light use. But now I will use the phone different, I'm taxi driver with Cabify and Uber, and uses Waze so much meanwhile one of this apps is running background. It will be ok for me? It's the processor good enough for this task? I'm comparing this phone whit the ZTE Blade A3, Zenfone 3s Max, Zenfone 4 Max, LeEco Le2 S3, Vernee Thor E and Leagoo Kiica Power (this last one for tigh budget) and really...I DON'T KNOW WICH ONE TO BUY! I hope someone can help me and excuse my English because I'm not a English native speaker :D Thanks!

  • For me bro I think its good 6a coz it's a good new mediatek chipset

  • Redmi 5a or redmi 6a?

  • its pretty good..you can even record calls

  • how about call quality?

  • What is price of such IP rated phones? Do you get it at rates of Redmi 5A? Which phones at this price range has IP ratings?

  • ya stupid? every phone have ip rating

  • mediatek helio A22 is better....but snapdragon chipsets are well supported

  • Which is one good performance snapdragon 425 or mediatek helio A22.

  • Yes

  • No.

  • Did it provide headphone with this?

  • forget android 8, android 9 is now available at xda forums for redmi 5a

  • Android pie 9.0.0- pixel official rom for redmi 5a is now available at XDA.. iam using it and no major bugs. miui is still stuck at noughat 7.1.2...waiting for miui oreo

  • Currently it runs MIUI 9 variant of OS. It is based on Android 8. Do you wish to run pure Android 8?? Then you need to flash your device. But MIUI 9 is not bad.

  • Can the OS be upgraded to Android 8?

  • Specifications clearly mentions - dedicated slot. Hope this clears your doubt.

  • It has hybrid slot or 3 slot for sim card n memory card

  • I have been using the phone for almost two months now and my here are thoughts. Pros: - Great build quality - Superb audio - Screen is pretty good - Considering the price point, the performance is excellent Cons: - Battery life is pretty bad under load. The battery drains particularly fast if the Mobile HotSpot is activated - Main Camera is passable, but not very good. Selfie camera is just fine I still think this device is just great value for money. You get a very solid phone for the price and there is no doubt here. That said, if you are a power user and do not wish to make any compromises, I would recommend you to increase your budget a bit and go for some of the pricier Xiaomi devices, which come with SD 6xx chipsets and 3GB+ RAM. These have better battery life, performance and camera. If your budget is tight - do not hesitate and grab the 5A, you will not regret it one bit.

  • Just bought one to hold me over until my Sony Xperia Z5 Dual Premium is fixed or I buy a new one. So far, so good. Very low on memory, about 10 GB of 16 is used by phone. Too many junk apps that cannot be removed. Photos/videos not very good quality. Will eventually root this phone and leave as a spare for visitors etc. Can't wait to get my Z5 back!

  • How much do you want this low end phone to give you? It's not ip rated officially. Buy one and dip it in water, you will know.

  • redmi 5a battery drain faster than redmi 4x, about 2% faster. from 100%; if redmi 4x battery drain to 94%, redmi 5a battery will drain to 92% or more at the same time. i have both phones.

  • what,s the IP rating for this phone ( ip- dust and water protection)

  • I just bought the phone almost a week ago. For a regular use (mostly for SMS, calling and light data use) it lasted 1.5 - 2 days. Heavy usage ( Streaming and online/offline gaming ) it consumed 40% of battery in 2-3 hours.

  • 4x have better battery

  • Does someone know how the 5A (with its much smaller battery) behaves compared to the 4x (with larger one)

  • YES!

  • yes

  • My phon was heated and turn off within only 2 month

  • Does xiaomi reddme 5a support otg

  • very very good phone for its budget friendly all hail for the entry level king! XIAOMI FOR LIFE.(but maintain the cheap price of course to be a competitive brand in the market) :)

  • yes

  • good for light usage...battery endurance depends on users.

  • A day and a half, maybe two days in my case (without the games). It is a very good one for its price.

  • does this phone support jio volte 4g ?

  • how good is the battery on thisf phone ? i'm a light user, i would only use it for facebook and some youtube videos and light games like bubble shooter, how long would the battery last with my usage ?

  • im using redmi note 5A from last two months same specification only display size deference really good phones

  • only beta/developer not stable version. which is not oreo..check miui forum

  • Is miui 10 and orio update realised for redmi 5a 2gb ram?

  • Just got this phone as a replacement for a Samsung A3 2016. Battery life is very good (1,5 days - 2 days), the quality of the phone is excellent for this price (100 EURO). Camera and screen could be a bit better, but overall I really like the phone. The interface is also sometimes a bit slow, and it needs getting used to, but it is faster than my previous Samsung phone, also the WiFi receiver is much better compared to a A3 or a Iphone 5s.

  • Got the same phone, battery life is excellent,from 1 - 1.5 days easily

  • he was comparing this phone to a RN4... for this price display is good

  • the display itself isn't that good so he's right

  • Am playing pubg game with this device...so somewhere it Lacs while playing..

  • Unbelievable. Two hundred and ninety five pixels per inch and it's still too soft for you?! Enough pixel density, then what causes the picture to be soft!!!

  • Do not over charge any Redmi phone. They have a battery budge problem with them

  • Nokia is best in terms of android updates as thier phones are running stock android. xiaomi has the best value for money like redmi 5a but they only provide regular mii updates(their ui) they really lags in providing in android updates.. please note that if you want to buy a similar speced phone redmi 5a , you have to pay more. in short redmi 5a is best value for money

  • miui 10 global beta rom is released...please check 'miui forum'.

  • if you install google camera in it

  • I am currently using Samsung Galaxy J2 2015. as my mobile is outdated with almost three years of usage, i am willing to buy a new Android mobile. before using Samsung I used a Micromax Android mobile from 2012 to 2015. I chosen Micromax Android mobile for it's low price and good offerings at that time. after that I chosen Samsung Galaxy J2 because I thought that I will get a new Android version through software update but I never got that on this mobile. bought that mobile with android version 5.1.1 and will ending the usage with the same android version 5.1.1. so now I want to borrow a new Android mobile which will give new Android version through software update. I heard that Xiaomi and Nokia both provides new Android version through software update. so I am willing to buy one phone from one of this 2 companies. now I want to know which company will be best and which android mobile will be best for my full filling my willingness. thank you in advance for helping me.

  • This phone is so great!

  • does this phone beats Iphone 4s in camera department??

  • 5

  • Which it better xiaomi redmi 5A or xiaomi redmi 5

  • Nice, Ian going with it

  • review: Pro: much better than samsung or motorola or lenovo Good camera compared to bigger redmi note 4 Love the size i use 3gb ram 32 gb storage version Lovely battery life Amazing sound on loudspeakers Cons: Not so strong processor compared to redmi note 4 so it takes time for apps to install or uninstall or apps to open shut. But faster than samung phones Inferior screen. The LCD used is not so good quality. Display is too soft....not sharp ! Conclusion: If you need phone for photography or daily activities like whatsapp facebook youtube. music . Its cool. But if you watch movies on your phone your eyes will pain as the display is too soft not sharp at all !

  • Have you been keeping your Network in 4G??

  • You are fooling yourself. As a proud Malaysian I know what you said is a lies because there is no dubukku street in Malaysia. I believe "dubukku" maybe a F word or cursing word in some languages in Asia.

  • You can buy at Mi Official Store at Lazada website or U can go to Mi Store at Lowyat mall in Kuala Lumpur.

  • Thanks for the review. .. It was worthfull ..

  • lol. don't expect that you will get 4G+ at this price

  • u're not reading carefully ;)

  • That's not even huawei mate..

  • I have bought Xiomi Redmi 5A from MI Preferred Stores on 30th June 2018. Since buying, the mobile is running excellently. There are no heating issue, no hanging problem, no battery drainage issue and, above all, its battery back-up is beyond expectation. With a single charge i.e. upto 100% its battery will remain last long in spite of excessive and continuous use for 6 hours. Many thanks to Xiomi brand for its greatest and longest battery back-up. I suggest all people to buy this mobile.

  • Really good phone in this price range ,not heating not hanging, Nyc one

  • i ve read that that huawei is little laggy

  • Redmi 5A (32GB) very good smartphone ❤

  • Hey, I am glad you found the information useful. Since I have not used the Mi4i, I can not share first-hand experience here(the way I did with 4A and 5A), but here are my thoughts: - The Mi4i was released in early 2015, while 5A in December 2017 - the latter is almost 3 years newer model. Based on the fact that Mi4i is now an outdated phone, it also comes with older Android OS and most importantly, older MIUI. Xiaomi seems to be working really hard on optimizing their UI, since from my direct experience - the MIUI on 5A is working much snappier then on 4A, even though the hardware is practically the same. With that in mind, software makes 50% of the phone, so in this regard - the 5A is definitely an upgrade to Mi4i. - Fingerprint scanner is certainly nice to have, but it was skipped here in order for the cost to remain low. I do not think this is a big deal - pattern lock provides just enough security. - Adding to the lack of fingerprint scanner, this has also allowed the device to remain very compact. This phone is really easy to carry around and most of the time you forget it's in your pocket. - There is no quick charging and the battery will charge from 0 to 100% in about 2 hours. That said, in like 30-40 minutes of charging you will get something in the range of 28 - 35% battery. I also missed to mention that the battery life is excellent - it will easily last you a full day with moderate usage. I have been using the device quite heavily - like 6-7 hours of browsing/youtube/watching movies, this would still leave about 25% in the battery. - The phone will just slightly heat up bit when playing games and I mean really, really little - nothing in the range of being uncomfortable. It does not heat up while charging, nor during normal usage - watching videos etc. Lastly, I can now confirm for sure that the device is actually made of aluminum and not plastic. The front is Gorilla Glass - in terms of build quality, I believe you will enjoy the 5A much more than the Mi4i, which is apparently made of plastic. The Redmi 5A looks like a much more expensive phone - people will hardly believe that you got this for $100. If you look for a snappy and compact phone with great build quality, look no further. I have read a ton of reviews and youtube videos, as well as monitoring the phone market for a while now. There is simply no competition to the Redmi 5A and at this price, this phone is almost like a present from Xiaomi. I can say for sure that the saying "You get what you pay for" is not valid here - it's either that Xiaomi are giving way too much for what you pay, or more likely - other manufacturers are charging too much for crappy devices.

  • Hi, Thanks for the detailed review of Redmi 5A. Is this an upgrade or downgrade from Mi4i ? Redmi 4 has fingerprint option while Redmi.5A does not.Does this make much of a difference ? Does Redmi 5A support fast charging ?If not,then based on experience how much time does Redmi 5A take for charging from 0% to 100 % approximately ? Does Redmi 5A heat a lot.? Thanks

  • I used Redmi 4A for about two months, now I am using the Redmi 5A. I am quite surprised that most reviews do not manage to outline just how much better of a device the 5A is. Yes - looking at the specs, you'd think the two phones are pretty much the same, but that could not be farther from the truth. The difference in build quality is huge - the newer model is hundred times more solid and even though they state the back as plastic, I must admit the device feels as aluminium as it gets. The display on the 5A is much better in every aspect - brighter and with better viewing angles, plus better colors. The newer MIUI is snappier, absolutely no lags, and overall the performance of this phone is simply stunning, considering the price point. The only weakish side of this phone is the camera - it is perfectly fine for daily usage, but if you are after the best color representation and details, this is not your phone. Overall - this phone absolutely crushes every other device in its price range. It also kills phones like LG Q6 and Samsung's mid-range line. Considering the fact that this device costs about 100 USD, I must say that Xiaomi are doing some absolutely fantastic job and they offer the best value for money.

  • which is better Xiaomi redmi 5A or Huawei Y6 2018? Please reply. Thank you

  • Yes, Otg supported

  • I am thinking of upgrading from Mi4i. Since I am not a fan of big screen phones I have shotlisted Redmi 4 and Redmi 5A. Based on personal experience which is better and why ? Thanks

  • does redmi 5a support 4G+ ? if support so 4G bar will change to 4G+ ?

  • Awesome android phone Redmi 5A 32GB ❤

  • Yes, received but very very bad. Don't update or you will lose your life. Don't do don't do

  • Put it in the freezer

  • 6, Dubukku street, Malaysia city, near Malaysia bus stand, Malaysia - 000000

  • Well, the performance is good for a budget phone. Now I can flawlessly multitasking between apps (The split screen tool really help tough). The minus for me is just I can't properly hand it (Since I get used with my first small sized smartphone)

  • Good phone in the range of 7000 as compare to others. I bought it on first sale on 7th december 2017 its working fine with no problem. Sometimes it use more battery but at last good mobile to use in this price range...

  • Yes it supports otg

  • As expected performance of redmi 5A is very good. In this price no ever company can give this facilities within this affordable price. So if anybody's budget is lower (within 6K to 7k), according to my suggestion guys purchase this mobile online of offline (from mi store only) and enjoy these kinds of facilities.

  • i think 5a, cheaper and bigger ram

  • From using both, Redmi 5A.

  • which is better Xiaomi redmi 5A or Huawei Y6 2018? hehehehe

  • sensors: it has an accelerometer and proximity-sensor

  • yes, tested.

  • Yhaaa....

  • Where can we get the 3gb ram and 32gb rom edition in Malaysia.

  • hi. is this a dual 4g phone, where i can use at least for sim 1 3g voice and sim 2 3g data at the same time or is it dual standby. thanks.

  • Can we update MI 5A to MIUI10

  • does it support otg?

  • Definitely

  • no

  • i love this phone.. it's much better than samsung j2 prime.

  • Heating problem

  • can redmi phone lasts for two years with daily basic usage?

  • I ise this phone for social media and gaming like PUBG are running smooth ... Only stupid usee got problem and post negative with this phone

  • How many problems in Redmi 5A ? Reply me

  • This is one of the worst phone i have used. I bought this brand new, since day 1 there is issue with the voice. Sim data wont work on it, i dont know why.. it was working initially but after w weeks it stopped working. it wont update to MIUI 9.5 as well. Very disappointed with all these flaws.

  • I bought it yesterday and received an update (9.5.9.0). It was installed and running without any trouble.

  • Yes , it's a 4G phone

  • Where did you purchased it?

  • And what kind of problem is that? Is the battery draining so fast, is the camera so blurry, is the phone lagging, is your face thick enough, or your just trolling around?

  • Hello gsmarena ! i can tell you . that redmi 5a has gyro and compas sensors . I ve tested 360 video in youtube and phone responses rotation in youtube :) please type that has gyro in the specs :)

  • In Specification already mention it

  • is Redmi 5A 4G phone?

  • which one is the best within these two xiaomi 5A prime or xiomi redme 5

  • Please donot update it...... I am getting a problem in my phone in Xiaomi Redmi note 5A

  • Today i bought this phone and update to the newest version, everything seems to work fine. So you should be fine as well.

  • every things is good on this budget then i canot unlock boot loader

  • Has anyone received the MIUI update? I did receive it but I'm afraid that it will not work properly. If you were able to update yours, did it work great? any changes? anyone? TIA

  • No

  • This is a great phone for the amount you pay. Smooth and simple and reliable. Go for it. But if you are a power user, then it's not for you.

  • Please do not pass on wrong suggestions. I just saw your reply below to someone. Speed and smooth operation of a device depends upon what type of apps you run. If you wish to use graphics intensive and taxing apps, system will surely lag and hang. SoC and system is not meant for it. This phone is good for day to say usages. But if someone is a power user and expects a high intensive output from this phone, then surely person is expecting too much from this device. For any low end phone to run smooth and cool following is to be ensured - load only required apps ( do not over load with unwanted apps) - do not use phone while it is plugged in for charging - do not cover up your phone with protective screen and covers. They simply add up to heat trapping. Devices are designed for wear and tear for a particular life span. - do not using intensive graphics application if systems are not meant for it. Hope this helps you to understand the problem with your handset.

  • I have 4 redmi 5a phones in family which are used for day to day work and communication purpose. Absolutely no lag, no heating and no problem of any sort. Uses include browsing net for e shopping, whatsapp, emails, facebook, video calls, sms, games like - candy crush,bubble burst etc. And above all, only required apps are loaded. Phone is not covered with any safety film or any secondry protection cover. We dont use phone while it is plugged in for charging. With above stuff none of our handsets have any problem.

  • we will get amazing MIUI 10 announced today, at july, on our Redmi 5A :)

  • not at all its very smooth & speedy

  • Do the phone hangs a lot?

  • good features good camera but phone back is made up of aluminium superb abd good but it ull enoy

  • bcoz the processor in this phone a low end one which is only for basic use like calling, whatsapp etc...dont expect wonders from a 6000 rupees phone

  • My suggestion to u don't but it. Please

  • I expect from a phone of Rs 6000/- is just work smooth and fast. Not again and again hanging. If Redmi 5A can not complete this expectation or satisfaction then it's seriously wrong. If I use internet or game more than 20 min, the mobile automobile get hit. Why????. Many features are not good in Redmi 5A. Thank you so much.

  • It is made in India in Andhra Pradesh

  • Polycarbonate

  • Back is plastic

  • 1st sim, 4g, 2nd sim, 3g

  • Despite what the listing says, the Redmi 5A (2GB/16GB) comes in a plastic body. NOT ALUMINUM.

  • What do you expect from a phone of 6000/-????? Everything comes with a price. If you need a premium quality in terms of performance, you should be ready to pay premium price. This phone is a great performer for the price.

  • Whole body is aluminum.

  • I'm just wondering. Is the back of the phone aluminum, polycarbonate, or plain metal? Does any of you know? TIA

  • oreo custom rom for redmi 5a is now avaliable at xda crdroid rom with official support lineage rom- unofficial

  • Made in China .. Ruling in India..

  • wrost phone ever seen in my life....hang problem

  • It's best phone. Display, Camera, Music Quality all are nice

  • i bought in iran , its made in China

  • In china

  • Last one month using Redmi 5A ,it's basically gud but voice typing with ok Google detection for microphone can't be working so how to ok Google using for tell me Display action delay: trouble on the microphone

  • Where it made china or india

  • It's awesome mobile . Extremely too good , also camera and bettery awesome....😘 Love u 5A 😍

  • Its a great device

  • yes, my phone updated to the latest version of miui

  • Is your phone updated to the latest software update available?

  • Is anyone facing slow wifi speed problem on Redmi 5A? I have an honor 6x and wifi works just fine on the same wifi network. I even did factory reset but that didn't fix the problem.

  • For all who are tired of the flash messages, go to the setting, messages, additional, and untick the Wap flash

  • Very good phone No hoting. Good price .money saving

  • May be manufacturing defect in your phone. That's why its working slow. Bad luck for you.

  • Battery usage is higher than average only when browsing the internet and is a draw back. Internet speed is good. Snapdragon 425 with its 28nm fabrication process consumes more battery when using the internet. Rest everything good.

  • for Rs 7999 you want SD 845?...this is a budget mobile so it will be slow...if you want a super fast mobile spend more money or buy stock android

  • Hiii Friends. I buy redmi 5a - 32gb. This mobile is very slow working. It's not quick work. Many time it is hanging. This mobile is only for slow people. Not for faster or smarter people. I am not happy. I am not satisfied after using Redmi 5a. I suggest to all don't buy it. Plzzzzz..... Thank you.

  • does the OTG supports NTFS like huawei OTG?

  • hope to release a update by Mi to add face unlock feature like honor 7X of huawei that got this feature with OTA update

  • why ? brightness is too much ? or something else ?

  • Other support?

  • marvelous!!!

  • make a 360 view

  • definetly redmi 5 plus

  • there is nothing wrong with battery..maybe you got a faulty device

  • very good phone for $100, not a single issue. no lag, no heating, battery is very good it last a day when you use 3G.

  • It's awesome phone recommend to buy it

  • redmi 4 for all purposes

  • if you are a mobile person. dont buy this phone. the battery is really bad. just like 4-6 hours

  • Which one ? Xiaomi redmi 5a 3gb ram/32 rom (GPU adreno 308) or Xiaomi redmi 5 plus 3gb ram/32 gb rom ( GPU adren 308)? I'm not really a fan of big screen, but the gpu looks like a great upgrade. Suggestions?

  • I got a headache when I saw the screen for a few minutes.

  • This has excellent cameras both front and back. It's just the right size for those who like 5 inch more portable phones. The screen is good and it has many customisation option with regards to the colour tone. Overall an excellent phone. Areas of improvement is lack of finger print sensor and if they could provide Snapdragon 625 instead of sd 425 and share it app does not work. I don't understand the negative comments.

  • I want to ask that it is good to buy for me.has this phone any problem

  • Anyone got a problem with his eyes after using this phone? Cause i got and i want to sell it

  • this phone takes excellent pictures after enabling camera 2 api...using pixel camera port...unlocked bootloader needed...stock camera may not work

  • same here. I sell it back after 4 days using it because of that.

  • tks dear for advice

  • Worst Phone I ever seen. If you see the screen for 10 mins then your eye will get irritation , headache and also heating issue. Please dont buy this phone. I couldnt able to use more than a day

  • yaa, sure you can update your android to 9.5 version. it will be perform better than your previous version.

  • 9.5.6.0 (nckmifa). few changes. it is good.

  • Hi. Today show my phone New update available miui 9.5.6.0 size 514 mb. Anyone update this version if yes please say how is the performance and benefit. I'm currently using miui 9.2.4.0 it's working fine everything.so I do update miui 9.5 or what? (Please say correctly) thanks...

  • How's the battery backup

  • So buddy what's the problem, if you can access playstore, i have redmi note 4 and unlocked the bootloader I also got the same uncertified status on playstore but I can download via playstore so its not a big problem....

  • another update 116 MB MIUI 9.5.6.0

  • Best phone I have used in this price range. Every thing is so smooth, actually I never had to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about anything except one, doesn't support quick charging.... Yes the price lift was also bad indeed....

  • No it isn't, works fine.

  • Can we move apps and games to its memory card?? if yes please how??

  • superb phone

  • I downloaded 9.5.1.0 official stable Rom from the official site of miui.It has many new features but this update shows your device as UNCERTIFIED in play store

  • i didn't get the ota update, but yesterday manually update it. nice changes of notification.

  • No

  • any one received MIUI 9 V9.5.1.0. NCKMIFA for redmi 5a?

  • I actually bought this phone for my mother. I'd say it's a good phone for basic use, take note of the storage size which means you can't install much. Good camera but I wouldn't know about low light photography, I haven't tried for this one. I installed all the essential apps and chose lite apps wherever possible.

  • Is this a good phone for parents .

  • Im so sad for u... Every company decides to release an entry level smartphone to lure customers who wants a phone that is not expensive and budget friendly... So u better browse for ur self rather than complaining

  • Of course its a just a budget phone , meaning to say it has lowes specs

  • good choice....a Nokia phone(Nokia 1) with same price have really low specs

  • Xiaomi is not known for their camera quality..if you are looking for a camera centric xiaomi skip this model....high/mid level xiaomi have better camera quality

  • Just bought it for my mother in law for 90 €. Everything works like a charm, it's a bit faster and smoother then my good old Redmi 3. MIUI on Android 7.1 is clearly better optimized than on 5.1. A bit lighter also because of a plastic back but build is great.

  • Amazing phone good sound quality

  • "entry level phone" ? Xiaomi provides high-end devices, with top-level specs. Not "entry level" :P

  • Why you said not good at night??? Reason please

  • OMG I had no idea xiaomi is this much good, this is a entry level phone but performance are really good. They provide almost every app that anyone will use. Not like other companies, I had to pay for those apps. Wft double tap option I can't believe. I was going to buy lg for that option but I saw redmi can do that. Really nice mobile. I'm saying lot because I'm fan of apple, Sony. They really need to learn from xiaomi.

  • yeah its a good phone for those who wants to spend little on mobile phones...good phone at a cheap price..

  • its good for basic social networking, calling, light gaming etc...camera is also good at day and not so good at night have you tried MI remote?....its pretty good

  • No one said anything, I bought it anyway. Feels nice. Price Rs.16900 srilankan rupees

  • i'm going to buy redmi 5a. any advice? it'll be very helpful.

  • You will need VR Remote to see VR videos as it does not have gyroscope

  • Very value smartphone for poor people. i saw it in retail online mall at rm300. Good price for 2g ram

  • Yeah.. me too, front camera is better than back camera..

  • I'm in India didn't available here.

  • Amazing phone i like it

  • Does redmi 5A supports VR? What is the difference between Redmi 5A and Redmi 5A HD?

  • its available now u can update miui 9.5

  • For the low budget it is good... But display is dim only not that much bright

  • But redmi phone has a good internal cleaner as you no need to install...I bought redmi 4a the cleaner can reach the hidden cache memory on the phone...after I delete the cache...the memory is increased...

  • I agreed with you.

  • It is a wonderful phone, no heating or any other issue with me.

  • no idea

  • it will be avalaible in few days...keep checking using updater app..or miui forum

  • Is this back camera quality is blurr than the front camera I am facing issue that rear camera images are blurr so please help

  • When available miui 9.5 for Redmi 5a.

  • The built in music player when I connect wired headset audio is playing auto resume. There is no option for change it. How can solve it please reply.

  • Very very very heatup lot of heat I never buy this chinies phone why are people adopted chinies phone I hate this phone

  • its at 'XDA forums'....u have to unlock the bootloader first..its very difficult...please google it.

  • where do i download custom rom and how to install

  • Yes defenitly good,if you are someone like me who is a student having restrictions for budgets then go for it,i have been using redmi 5a nearly for 4months and my honest opinion is great about this phone ,the miui 9is lightning fast and im in love with my phone.Although slight slutters r found quite rarely ,even the companies states about it,so we can trust the redmi company because they give true statements.The snapdragon 425 coupled with 2Gb ram and 16Gb storage is snappy for this not really into camera ,i rarely shoots photos so dont expect great performance from camera,Gaming is a great delight its gteat and runs most hardcore games smoothly.

  • 5A is 5" while note 5A is 5.5"and 2gb ram 16gb mem.5A note prime is 5.5" 3gb ram 32gb mem.16 mp camera rear 13mp front

  • those who are intrested in custom roms there are plenty of customs roms for redmi 5a at XDA(unlocked bootloader is a must) 1) viper os - no bugs 2) resurrection remix- no bugs 3) aosp extended- night mode issue 4) cdroid- no bugs 5) aokp- no bugs 6) aicp- no bugs 7) lineage os- brightness bug i have used all of this currently i have tried miui roms 1) xiaomi.eu rom- bloat free but less languages 2) miui pro- plenty of features but less languages 3) multi rom- best miui rom with global language(including indian) support

  • how about heavy online games?

  • It is because of ROM and installed apps.

  • ya same space is available for me too as internal storage up to 10.40gb. .. But i feel some pain when we are having calls through it. Anyone else experienced it?

  • Sure. My phone show internal storage up to 10.40gb.

  • redmi said it have 13/5 camera. but its only a market strategy to attract the customer. because it just like 8/3mp camera.if they said its 8 and 3mp cam. then no one will shows intrest in it. and about camera- back cam good at day light.but at night bad-means just like 5mp cam. and front cam below avarge.

  • i just got 5a yesterday 2gb/16gb variant. in setting-about phon- storage- it shows only 7.56gb available for user other 9gb is used by apps. so its a big froud acording to me.

  • Oh its already summer season arrived my friend.

  • only by rooting

  • Guys how to move apps to sd card?

  • It's nice phone. But in terms 5a have total memory 10.45 gb.that mean it has cheating .not give you 16 gb memory.if you purchase nokia or Samsung Mobile near about free 12 gb out of 16 gb memory for use. All redmi phone have that type cheating.

  • for 'uninstalling' google apps you have to unlock bootloader and root it. for 'disabling' google apps you can use the method in below comment. i have unlocke my phone and rooted it is now using bloat free eu.miui rom

  • Download shortcut maker from Google play store it's very helpful also u can check the video relating to it in you tube

  • How can uninstall system app e.g Google play music and Google Play movies and TV.

  • if you root using magisk and install viper4android

  • Is the sound quality good? Was thinking of buying this as inexpensive iPod alternative, for music listening.

  • yes

  • Does this support OTG?

  • yes...correct.. but in some phones especially xiaomi LTE works in 2nd slot as well... i am using 4g sim 2nd slot

  • yes

  • Normally LTE is in first slot

  • good in day light and average at night....i am not a photo taking person so others opinion may change.

  • ok...thanks for the info

  • How is the camera and the performance ? Please replay me

  • Huawei Honor View 10 has only both SIM VoLte simultaneously, but don't support native video call as of now, u will need third party app for video call with data enabled

  • yes....correct.

  • Good !!! manufacture it for yourself and sell it, i will be your first customer

  • it happens with all smartphones

  • It is off sir

  • its a good budget device for basic use and light gaming...no heavy games and camera is good at daylight with HDR on and average at night.

  • please check incoming call settings...'quiet ringer when lifted'

  • i am using LTE sim in 2nd sim slot ...but then 1st sim slot becomes 2g/3g...no LTE in both sim slots at the same time

  • Hi I want to download (Midnight MeatTrain) Hollywood movie 1080p quality. Anyone know where is it download please say the site name thanks.

  • Does redmi 5A supports dual sim LTE ? Do i need to physically opened the sim trays and switch the sim 2 to sim 1 in order to use LTE data from sim 2 ?

  • Despite being a cheap budget phone, Redmi 5A actually has a good camera. HDR mode takes nice pictures with good detail capturing during daylight.

  • A.O.A, Dear valued, i want to bought this mobile named xiaomi redmi MI 5A, please guide me thanks.

  • My redmi 5a has an issue that some time the ringing volume automatically decreases how can I fix this issue kindly help me

  • you are welcome

  • lmaaaaoooooooooo xddddd

  • Does this phone has CA???

  • For this smartphone i need full view display, android: 8, 12+5mp or 13mp camera (rear) and 8mp or 5mp camera with flash (front), 2gb+16gb storage, dedicated sd card slot, gyro sensor, fingerprint, compass and other sensor, infrared part, remote support, OTG support, 4000mah battery, fast charging and price about 110 EUR

  • Thank you for always reply my commands.

  • you can check 'miui forum' for reviews...i am now using eu.rom after unlocking bootloader

  • Dear Sir, Internet is working very slowly via WiFi . so please help me Redmi 5A. Android Version 7.1.2. MIUI. 9.2.2

  • Miui v 9.1.6.0 to 9.2.2.0 better or not ?? And say about the performance ofter update.

  • no idea..just check miui forum...or system updates in phone

  • okk i can wait for next update but a new update of miui version 9.2.2.4 or 9.2.4.2 is already arrived in redmi 4 .. so do you have any idea about that update when it will arrived to mi 5a..

  • what game speed booster actually does is when you click that option It enables performance mode, DND mode & optimizes data connection for the games.It also creates a shortcut for Game Speed Booster on home screen for the faster access to the feature & required system optimization to play games flawlessly. After tapping the Game Speed Booster on home screen it opens a new window displaying the games installed on your phone & optimizes the system to play games. So you can play games without any lag

  • yes

  • problem with miui versions is that different versions have different bugs. in my unit i am using the developer/beta rom(8.2.1) and i have turned off memory optimisation and multitasking is better and apps crash less. Game speed booster is there in this developer which enables performance mode for better gaming.BTW i have turned back on miui optimisation as i found out it does not help and the mi enhancer stops. so try turning off 'memory optimisation' in developer options or else wait for next update with game speed booster.

  • This redmi 5A have a compass?

  • Clear the cache of the YouTube

  • it doesn't have game speed booster and if i turn of the miui system then mi sound enhancer stop working.. moreover i saw inactive apps option in developer options .. those apps which are crashing they are showing inactive app.. but when i turn them active then no app crash but the problem is after some time apps again turn to inactive mode after some time .. may be u understand..

  • what about 'mobile data' speed? or only wifi have this problem?

  • please check 'notification light' option for 'contacts and dailer' in 'notifications and status bar'(settings)

  • have you checked the permissions given to these apps..like auto start, start in the back ground, battery saver etc....please turn of 'miui optimisation' in developer options for better multitasking.Do you have a 'game speed booster' mode in security app?

  • Yes.my phone have same problem.notification led blinks only SMS and WhatsApp messages...

  • Dear Facing YouTube is working working very slowly via WiFi. please help me

  • miui version is 9.2.2.0 and . coc, shadow fight 3 uc browser clash royal .. that kind of appa automatically close aur crash without any notification..

  • when using YouTube via WiFi it is very slow. anyone can help ? for this issue

  • you can check 'miui forum'

  • Double Tap to wake depends on proximity sensor.. so its normal behaviour

  • please tell which apps are crashing and also the miui version

  • can someone help.. im facing problem of crashing of apps automatically in 5a.. please help me out..

  • Yes sure.

  • That's true. I've mentioned it in my review of the Redmi 5A.. Double Tap to wake works good if your phone's proximity sensor isn't covered but when you take the phone out of pocket, double tap to wake fails to wake up the phone most of the time. I'm also facing this issue.

  • Clear the cache regularly and do a reboot.

  • is there anybody knows when will be the new update of miui 9.2.2.4 for mi 5a available... ans pls

  • Create a hotspot on another mobile and connect your 5a via WiFi and restore

  • I want to restore contact numbers from Mi cloud.but when I try there is shown connect to wi-fi network for restore. I don't have wi-fi connection what I will do?? Pls need answer.

  • What is about quality of cameras both rear and front. Please make comparation with redmi 4x where is the worst 13mpx camera i have ever seen in my life. Is this better one?

  • use tempered glass screen will be fine

  • I found that due to truecaller I was not getting notification light after uninstalling truecaller I am getting notification light for missed call

  • please check whether ' notification light' for 'contacts and dailer' is on... i just checked mine and my phone blinks white led for missed calls, sms and other notifications....so i guess mine is okay...any body else having this issue...

  • Is anyone getting led notification for missed calls, only getting for SMS only?

  • I knew that its body is plastic not metal.. so i'm asking if that may make his week and the screen may be damage after any drop? ?

  • mine is okay ..BTW i am using beta rom not stable

  • Double tap wake up some time not working properly.

  • Super phone for the rate 3GB/32GB. But please dont update the phone. It is making the phone to be stuck while using , specifically the three buttons on down (home,menu,back) were not working all time whenever I open an app. But that time no issues with touch or scroll. They told many options like update from mi website and meet customer service center and update . Both didnt work. Finally I factory resetted the phone. Now its working fine and I disabled the system update.

  • both of us own the same phone.. so there is no issue between us...you are being really helpful

  • buddy, i was wrong at first then found out what real issue was... really appreciate your help..i only made it little more clear..no offense...i have no issue with you....please don't feel bad

  • Yes. Also thanks for you.

  • At earlier miui5a told you to wait for update of miui

  • Hi miui5a. Thank you very much for the information.

  • Try to appreciate others

  • This is the correct method 1.Go to Settings. 2.Tap on System Apps under Device section. 3.Tap on Contacts. 4.Now choose Display preferences. 5.Enable Show SIM Contacts option. 6.That's it.

  • No problem after clicking contacts long press recent tab capacitive button (left of home button) and it will show a tab where it will show two options 1) Display 2) contacts Now under contacts click display preferences, after click you will have to click show sim contacts under contact list option

  • problem with miui...wait for updates

  • Follow my steps- Homescreen>Tools>Contacts now when You click contacts saved on phone by default, now long press recent tab capacitive button now it will show options, from there you have to select show SIM contacts

  • Yes white in colour just under capacitive home button

  • i bough a redmi 5a february 2018 the phone is very nice but one problem i have connect redmi 5a to PC i go setting put usb tethering but not connect in internet mobile data connection is on ,

  • sim card contact numbers don't show this handset.why?

  • I am buy it two days ago. The phone is good display good performance good battery backup. Happy with it.

  • is this have a notification light?

  • The problem you facing is specific to you set not all mobiles, I haven't seen any random reboot till now

  • This phone display is better than other redmi products but it's keep automatically reboot whenever u call or do Internet

  • Approx 2:30 hours or more

  • I brought redmi 5a 3 days back everything is better in this price segment.I found 1 issue in this phone that is charging port settele 3 side left right and straight in these 3 direction phone charge well.it is defect of socket or it is its normal future kindly tell me.

  • thanks for the answer, how about charging time? it takes how many hours? thanks

  • is this available in the Philippines ??

  • Xiaomi Redmi 5a supports (Jio and Airtel) 4g VoLte networks till now*

  • no

  • lets wait and see

  • yes..it supports

  • Let developers take decision over Oreo update for 5a

  • yeah...never knows..4a was launched with 6.0.1 and was updated to 7.0....5a was launched with 7.1.2

  • Is redmi 5a support VOLTE sim....

  • Is it supported fast charging?

  • This smartphone will probably never get update on Oreo,but there will be on miui 10 for sure.

  • yes 5a may even get oreo

  • yes

  • Can double touch screen to activate phone ?

  • 5A is newer version and has miui 9 unlike 4a which has miui 8 installed.

  • I'm looking forward to it being launched in my country!

  • Dragon tail glass is offered on 5a for protection

  • I just need to know about the screen.. is the screen of this phone is corning gorilla?

  • Both of them are same but would recommend you to buy REDMI 5a instead of 4a.

  • yeah 32/3 gb is a good choice.

  • Apart from internal memory (32gb) is being important keep faith in Miui(Lightning fast UI)

  • Hi today I am go to buy it.(32gb) My decision right or wrong. Or any other modal in the market. The same price.

  • It has LTE bands 1,3,5,40,41

  • 5a 3gb/32gb is better because internal memory is more important in a phone, with miui you will see rarely a lag on Xiaomi Redmi 5a

  • which is better redmi 5 or redmi 4.

  • Yes . it Have COMPASS ( magnetic sensor )

  • yes

  • does it have inbuilt digital compass

  • you should use some good network provider then you will get maximum speeds. i was using redmi 4 with jio (before it was stolen)and now redmi 5a with jio i can see the speed difference. redmi 4 was definitely faster.. in my area i get good lte speeds. my choice was redmi 4 16gb or redmi 5a 32 gb(same price)... and i went for the latter.

  • dude now you bring MI A1 into scene ... first it was S8 ... i don't see what is your problem...you can buy 2 redmi 5A's at the price of MI A1 .... and if you think 28nm is old why are you using a 5A? and i am not promoting 5A ...for the price 5A is a great buy Please don't compare MI A1 and 5a.. different price segements.. entry level-5a midrange-A1

  • It's not always LTE category but signal quality matters

  • I have Xiaomi Redmi 5a running on miui 9.2.2.0(NCKMIEK) and android 7.1.2 N2G47H.security patch level 01.01.2018, kernel version 3.18.31-perf-g0da8610, is that enough to prove that I have Xiaomi, now stop promoting certainly 28nm process models, 14nm midrange models like Mi A1 does not need 4000mah battery

  • Hot???? It is already a hot gadget and in great demand. It looks hot too, for just 5000/- INR. What other hot you want it to be?

  • who asked about ugly S8.. one user only asked why redmi 5a is slower in lte(download) speeds. so i replied because i own a redmi 5a and my previous phone was a redmi 4..BTW do you have a redmi phone?..

  • no SD435 is as fast as SD 450 . both have same lte speeds which is 300/150. Just do some googling before posting some thing. and redmi 4 uses SD 435 which is available for only Rs 6999. and redmi 3s is using SD 430 which cat-4 SD 450 and 435 is CAT-7 SD 430 is CAT-4 Please don't post wrong info

  • great review dude......(-:

  • Been using the Redmi 5A 2GB/16GB as a secondary phone. This is my second Xiaomi phone with the Redmi Note 3 being my first from Xiaomi brand. Here's my honest opinion. 1. 5 inches HD display is good enough for the price. No complaints. Even the viewing angles are pretty good. Colours could've been a bit more vibrant and blacks a tad more deep, in my opinion but for the price, it's negotiable. I'm used to Super AMOLED displays. In the display settings, increased contrast mode slightly boosts the contrast and that's it. Thankfully there's a reading mode to reduce eye strain and yes, automatic brightness works nice in different lightning conditions. Below the display, there are capacitive touch keys which is much better than on screen navigation keys IMO, although they aren't backlit. 2. Touch response is very smooth and it supports 10 point multitouch which is rare for the price. Texting feels buttery smooth. 3. Build quality looks average though, but you get what you pay for. It's plastic phone with metallic finish which looks like aluminium. The right has the volume and power buttons, on the left there's the SIM & SD Card Slot, 3.5mm Jack, Secondary Microphone & Infrared Sensor situated on the top while there's the primary microphone and Micro USB port on the bottom. The loudspeaker is on the bottom rear side and it doesn't help the sound quality. I prefer bottom or front firing speakers. It's slim and light weight, pretty comfortable to use single handedly. The top and bottom makes noise with hard pressing so better use a case and a tempered glass. 4. Loudspeaker is loud enough to enjoy music but as an audiophile, the sound quality doesn't feel rich, deep & crystal clear through the loudspeaker. Loudspeaker on the bottom rear doesn't deliver an immersive listening experience. Even the sound quality via earphones is nowhere as good. I'm not able to get the same quality of sound using my Sennheiser CX 180 earphone on Redmi 5A as I get on my Galaxy S7. But no complaints for the price. It's pretty good. In call sound is above average and it has a dedicated noise cancellation microphone on the top. 5. It ships with Snapdragon 425 Quad Core processor coupled with 2GB RAM, 16 GB ROM or 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM. The processor is an entry level processor so don't expect it to perform like a beast, it's good enough to handle basic daily usage. Not for heavy gamers. Casual games run fine, and it handles basic apps just fine. The phone doesn't heat up much due to the plastic body. Redmi 5A runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of box with MIUI 9. Updated to MIUI 9.2.1.0 right after unboxing. It runs smooth and I'm a huge fan of MIUI because of it offers rich customisations and comes loaded with features. Themes are also supported and you can even customize them. Split Screen functionality is there. You can use 2 SIM Cards as well as a MicroSD Card together to expand the storage and that's the way I like it. Really sick of Hybrid SIM Slots. OTG is supported and works flawlessly. 6. In this price range, many phones misses out on important sensors. Fortunately, the Redmi 5A comes with all important sensors except for gyro sensor and I don't mind the lack of it. There are Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass Sensor and Infrared Sensor. With Mi Remote App, you can use the infrared sensor to control electronic appliances such as TV, AC, Set Top Box etc. It works flawlessly with my set top box within a reasonable distance. There's also a notification LED which glows white just below the display close to the capacitive home key. 7. As for the cameras, the rear camera is of 13 Megapixel with an LED Flash and the front selfie shooter is 5 Megapixel. Both the rear and the selfie camera is good enough for the price. Daylight pics come out above average with the rear camera. Selfie camera quality is not that bad. For the price, there's nothing to complain regarding camera quality but there's always room for improvements.. Hehe. 8. Well, you might miss the convenience of using your fingerprints to unlock the Redmi 5A as it lacks a fingerprint sensor. As someone who is used to fingerprint unlocking method, I also find it inconvenient to type passwords/patterns every time I want to unlock my phone. Thankfully MIUI 9 has some nifty gestures to help us all. You can enable double tap to wake the screen and also assign one of the touch keys to lock the screen with a long press. The only problem is, after the MIUI 9.2.1.0 update, the double tap to wake feature don't work very well if you take the phone out of pocket and try using double tap to wake. I hope it gets sorted out in the next OTA update. 9. Battery is 3000 mAh. It's a non removable battery. No fast charging support hehe. The battery takes a lot of time to charge.. Charging is slow. Battery backup seems pretty good right now. Can last a day with light to moderate usage. For me, it's pretty good. I'm able to get more than 4-5 hours of SOT. Need to observe a lil more to give accurate figures in this regard. Conclusion: It's a bang for buck smartphone. No doubt the Redmi 5A is a hot selling smartphone here in India. It's already sold over millions. The value proposition outweighs the price, in my opinion. I've seen people buy this phone for a few more bucks than it is originally priced from offline retail stores and on OLX. Demand is greater than availability, it seems. On Flipkart, it goes out of stock within seconds of the sale. Definitely a great budget smartphone for the price. Xiaomi has a winner in Redmi 5A.

  • @GSM ARENA please make a review to this device., thank you

  • Got this phone for my uncle. Worth every penny. Smooth performance, good battery life, decent looking, I will recommend this to everyone who is looking for an affordable all rounder. For all those who complain about it don't know how to use this affordable handset. It's an affordable gadget, expecting things that flagship / mid range devices do is real foolishness. 5A delivers more than any other handset in it's category.

  • yes

  • yes

  • After latest update auto brightness problem solved, but contacts are not updating after editing

  • Thanks

  • Thanks Bro. You're the man

  • what about new software update miui9.2 plz guys help me

  • Then buy exynos 8895/SD 835 powered Samsung S8 which is cat.16(1024 Mbps peak upload speed)

  • Sd450(Vivo v7) is cat.6 and sd435 is cat.4(Xiaomi RedmiY1) below 10k INR no one gives cat.6

  • dont by this mobile redmi 5a is worst mobile very very very poor battery backup please do not waste ur money (rating is 2 or 10)

  • 5a is newer with nougat out of box.

  • no redmi 4 uses SD 435 which has speeds upto 300mbps compared to 5a which is only upto 150mbps. So redmi 4 is faster

  • 5a in every aspect

  • 13MP rear camera with f/2.0... but what kind of image sensor and how big...? is it typical 1/2.3"?

  • Dearest knowledgeable friend.Thanks for mentioning and more elaboration.With the best regard....Justice Rights....

  • Which is better ? Xiaomi redmi 4a or Xiaomi redmi 5a ? thx in advance :D

  • Xiaomi Redmi 5a,4a,4,Y1 all are cat.4 where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Mi A1, Mi Max 2 is cat.6

  • Yes

  • Does it have a compass sensor?

  • Good phone indeed !

  • yes .. speed is slow when compared to redmi 4.. its only cat 4 i think...redmi 4 , i think is cat 6

  • yes it does ...not not as bad as a phone with a metal back cover. Redmi 5a has a plastic back.

  • 3/32 model is available in India.. i am using one.

  • yes otg is there

  • Hybrids+no OTG is bad. 2 sim are used: 1st for call+sms (personal), 2nd for internet. No 3.5mm audio port is very bad sound. It kills every ears.. Bcos top brands dont have ears to listen consumers needs. Btw. Is this redmi 5a have otg ??

  • Yes, but only for India. The other is 2/16 so far.

  • On the description there is the 3/32 model, is it really true?

  • does redmi 5a become hot ?

  • download movie speed slow

  • yes, it support split screen...

  • yes its support..

  • yes, all xiaomi's on nougat(android 7) supports split screen.

  • Dearest gsmArena friends. With respect to the price and specifications written here based on gsmArena disclaimer and a good news of upgrading to android 8 , it must be a good smartphone in midrange category....I wish the best for all brands to give the most complete smartphones in 2018 without hybrids ....Thanks gsmArena for following public interest Justice Rights....

  • Does Redmi 5A support split screen (dual window) multi-tasking?

  • good smartphone

  • yes

  • for 32gb version its around 23gb free

  • yes...two sims+ memory card

  • no gyro

  • redmi 5a is not hybrid.. yayy~!!

  • Is in gyroscope sencer

  • Yes 720p.

  • Is this phone hd??

  • 8gb

  • How many internal memory left after the software use it?

  • In budget segment one of the best value for money.

  • Does it have ambient sensor?

  • yeah correct gyro is missing...but 'phase detection auto focus ' is there in camera. and it running 7.1.2 and miui 9 out of box. so 5a can expect oreo whereas 4a will be stuck on nougat. In short 5a is a newer device so more future proof.

  • 4a has gyro sensor , and this one missing , sound like a downgrade.

  • made in india

  • average

  • made in Indonesia?

  • 13mp rear 5mp front

  • How's Camera ??

  • 5a

  • i have updated to global beta rom 8.1.18 from 9.2.1.0 and this beta rom has game booster mode. d'n know about 9.2.1.0 as i did not check.

  • Does it come with game booster option in the xiaomi security app???

  • In Rs. 7000 (6999) its budget price phone, camera is not clear as it should be for 13mp ....battery backup is good

  • Finally global beta rom is released for redmi 5a. I have updated its really good. Just download the recovery rom from miui site and update from phone using the updater/system update option after logging out from mi account in phone. New features include redesigned notifications, erase option in edit etc.

  • updated to 9.2.1.0. auto brightness issue and overall system brightness at lowest level seems reduced.

  • 5A smaller screen weaker chipset and Y1 bigger screen with slightly better(8 core chipset) and 16mp selfie camera. your choice.

  • New Update for 293 MB.

  • lazada sell rm339

  • it depends on the area where they sell, in USA okay people still loves apple even the price is high, but in Asia, especially Indonesia, the entry-level market is a wide area here, hi-level just small market, Xiaomi already build their factory in Indonesia they can make it low budget. Let's see the Indonesia marketplace now, the most popular people search now is this phone, this is the fact

  • 4A had both 2/16 and 2/32 official TAM variant sold in Indonesia.

  • You're drunk or something?? Release Redmi 5A to send warning to Apple??? Apple never ever ever ever release budget phone, let alone a entry level phone sub USD 100 like this one. Apple budget phone was the one with c (iPhone 5c), SE, and the flagship that lack 2-3 generation behind the current flagship model. Samsung on the other hand suffer the most as their entry level phone J1 Ace was way more expensive with specs way behind 5A. The same goes with all other entry level brands. 5A is the king as well as the killer on entry level phone. True. Sending message to Apple?? I dont think so.

  • Which phone is better Redmi 5A or Redmi y1

  • Which phone is better between Redmi 5A(3gb/32gb) and Redmi y1(3g/32) with battery backup and specifications.

  • I have brought this phone( 2gb ram model).... Its good phone.... According to the price Camera battery sound all good... But the problem is the software... compare to redmi 3s(2 gb ram) its like using a low level ph... And the LED notification light have only one colour (white).... But the plus point is dedicated micro sd slot... So according to price it is a good phone....

  • The back is coated and looks like metal so at first look like metal back but its actually plastic.

  • why they are calling it has metal body?

  • Charging issue...........

  • What do you expect from a gadget at tag of 5000/- INR?

  • it does have auto call recorder . you can record selected numbers from your contacts.

  • yeah plastic only. but i found the back panel heating less when compared to metal back phones like redmi 3S, redmi 4 etc

  • same as other budget xioamis like redmi 4 , redmi 3s etc. good in daylight. better than redmi 4A because of PDAF camera.

  • Yes

  • hello how is main cam in this phone? or other parts if u had this.

  • It is not aluminium body it is plastic

  • It is have auto call recorder.

  • Nice product from xiaomi . Im using since a month.deliverd from flipkart 16 gb 2 gb ram verion. This device has good battery backup and its full charged almost with in 2 hours. There is double tap to awake option.there is negative things from this device.no finferprint sensors so that was the issue.

  • yeah there is double tap option. since its running nougat 7.1.2 with miui 9 out of box i feel its really fast. I am using 3GB version.Good phone considering the price.

  • Nice

  • This is my second Xiaomi phone after the Redmi Note 3. I hope there's double tap to wake feature, it would be a handy feature with the phone lacking fingerprint sensor. Waiting for the package to arrive..

  • Is the touch screen corning ? as in gorilla glass ?

  • good phone ... has been looking for a cheap phone since my 5s was stolen. Since i have used xioami phones like redmi 2, redmi 2 prime, redmi 3s, redmi 4 i always liked miui. now miui 9 is even faster in my 3GB version. apart from camera everything is too good.

  • yes

  • Yes

  • Yes with remote control

  • Can I use otg in this phone

  • You just missed today. Open and stay updated in flipkart everyday(front page banner). And if the sell is at 12:00:00, the product will be availabe at 11:59:45 onwards

  • No

  • Anybody tell me can I attach pan drive with otg

  • you can buy in lazada

  • Can i use VR with this Redmi 5A ?

  • how to buy this phone please tell me ???

  • Go for Redmi 4,but u have to take spcl care of its 2.5D screen becuse you wont find tempered glass.

  • Tap to music to get Mi cloud option

  • Go to toolbox in Xiaomi Redmi 5a you will see Compass option in bottom right most option

  • Check your previous post please. Yes, so you agree it's plastic now. What do you mean compass? Did you mean magnetometer?

  • Talking about sense I don't need geekyranjit to see that my device support 10 touch points

  • It's back is polycarbonate why should I see geekyranjit review if I already have Xiaomi Redmi 5a

  • You mean non metal polycarbonate body is con then none will give, it blaster, Compass in this price range

  • Yes

  • Dude it's polycarbonate, and only Xiaomi can give Compass in this Price range, and we all here unknown

  • this is best phone i have ever got, 1st i was start liking the phone but now i loved it bcose of it has 3gb ram everything working very good smoothly. which makes this phone very awsome.

  • Redmi 5a phone very nice phone camera and battery capacity also good excellent phone common people to budget phone in 5.5k money

  • Can i use jio sim in it.

  • Checkout geekyranjit and c4etech. Youtube is littered with unknown reviewers that give wrong info.

  • No, it is not. Unknown reviewers always coming with nonsense thinking it's metal built.

  • It's not metal, it's all plastic. Xiaomi did a good job on the metallic paint to make it look like metal.

  • Use tempered glass for screen and for back I am using Mi clear silicon back cover

  • There is no Gorilla Glass. Right ? If right, then what can we do for screen protection?

  • In Indian version It has aluminum back, 32gb version gives you 25gb out of the box, grey color is quite lightish, I think more than camera battery needs to be improved in next updates vis ota

  • In 32gb version you will get 25gb for using

  • Xiaomi Redmi 5a Indian version has lte bands 1,3,5,40,41

  • Indian version is aluminum body

  • Xiaomi Redmi 5a has Compass and grey color version is of quite light shade!

  • can this phone work in the Philippines?

  • redmi 4

  • Yeah it is good for Indonesia market, entry-level with good specs, only if will specs than better it can choose Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 plus with full view, 18:9 ratio and fingerprint, though indeed price more high than Redmi 5A.

  • ugh, with the recent 5A price drop and limited availability of 4 Prime, it's like 80% more expensive now.

  • Get the Redmi 4 Prime if you're set on a 5 inch screen. It has 30% more battery, 25% more pixel density, 35% faster processor and memory bandwidth, 14nm lithography which makes it roughly 15% more energy efficient too. You'll have to pay 30% more for it.

  • Redmi 4 16 GB or 5a 32 GB. Note: don't care about the storage. I need good performance and good battery life. Good display. Pls reply....

  • The price is USD 45 in indonesia

  • I think this smartphone is killer for other brands. With price IDR999000 or less than USD100, it comes with nougat OS, Dual SIM, and many more. They remove fingerprint unlock feature and use the plastic body for this phone, but that's only minor feature, not user major needed. Just wait to see the durability of this phone good or bad. But with this item was released, it means Xiaomi sent a warning message to big vendors like Samsung, Apple, Lg, etc, who sell the phone with a high price but not too different specification in this class.

  • *Does the Redmi 5A (not the Note version) from China (imported handset) have MUI-9 or MUI-8.5? Pre-installed? >>Take note there is a difference in hardware between China version and the rest of the world, China ones doesn't have dedicated microsd card slot. Early ones were MIUI8.5 *Does it actually have any sort of compass configuration? >>Mine is a global not chinese version. Yes it has a magnetometer if that's what you're asking. *Will it work in Canada/ USA regions? It should work. Check with your provider which LTE bands are available then compare it with the provided phone specs.

  • Body is plastic not aluminium.

  • How much ram is available for 2gb version

  • Unable to use selfi stick. Please advice...

  • *Does the Redmi 5A (not the Note version) from China (imported handset) have MUI-9 or MUI-8.5? Pre-installed? *Does it actually have any sort of compass configuration? *Will it work in Canada/ USA regions? Urgently need the correct answers please as this website and others are giving out different specifications. Thanks in advance...

  • Awesome Mobile phone for that Cheap Price for only IR.999.000rb or even IR 1.000.000jt or only 98 dollar I know its an Low end phone but it's nice has 2GB Of RAM And 16GB of Internal Storage For the Second Price its even more Nicer it could reach IR.500.000rb or 45 dollar

  • You guys still complaining about those sensor?! i mean why would you even complaining right? for that cheap price like in Indonesia is only 999.000rb Indonesian Rupiah. (IR) why would you even complaining about those sensor? No Fingerprint is not a problem! Just LOOK AT THAT PRICE! The Cheapest Low End Smartphone with 2/16GB! at least it has IR Blaster Sensor... which is useful sensor when you got no remote for your TV/AC etc. im not gonna complain for a phone that is so cheap for a 2GB of ram. even for the second price it's gonna be more cheaper than the newer one in Indonesia it could have Reach 500.000rb IR so its so cheap and even its gonna be cheaper than 50 dollars maybe 45 dollar. and im not that gaming kind of guy so im fine with the specs

  • really love with my 5A .handy ,sleek look,vivid display . only problem is use less flash sale.

  • You wrong dude..

  • awesome mobile in cheep price ..

  • redmi 5a 2nd sim support 4g lte?

  • Thanks for your reply. Which color you are using. Which is one nice looking gold or black.

  • 25gb allowed for internal usage.. i bought this phone two days ago.. its functioning like awesome

  • I would believe Redmi 5A 3/32 (or Prime ed) will not coming to Indonesia officially (might be sold as black market products), because it will cross segment with Redmi 4X or upcoming Redmi 5 in price and specification. - officials thinks (it happens with 4A series)

  • 5A is 2 GB RAM and 16 GB of storage, while 5A Prime (or so its called), will bear 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB storage.

  • Didn't see that with 5 previous models that launched in Indonesia before. Rather than going higher, it stays stagnant or even get price cut in several marketplace. Even 5A under Rp 1m, was announced officially by Xiaomi Indonesia, not from black market. There will be 2 version of 5A, 2/16 under Rp 1m and 3/32 about Rp 1.5m. Will see that in few months, together with Redmi 5 and 5 Plus.

  • Pls can it work in nigeria?

  • 5A have pure android but prime have MIUI..

  • december

  • Use the compare feature in gsmarena

  • what diffrent xiaomi redmi 5A and xiaomi redmi 5A prime?

  • Just got this today. I'd say this is like a regular redmi, the speed, the smoothness, etc. If you're a SOCIAL MEDIA user, for your teen brother/sister this is more than enough... If you're a gamer TRUST ME buy the 3/32GB version instead.

  • in Indonesia only $73.66 (IDR 999.000), very cheap with the specs :-D

  • I bet several days from now, the price will increase to about USD 100 (IDR 1,4M). As with other Xiaomi phone in Indonesia, they'll get more expensive than original price (with official warranty). Several online store sell it for USD 120 (IDR 1,6M) already. If this phone get beyond USD 85 (IDR 1,25M) I suggest you should try get other recommendations.

  • For 16GB version it is just shy of 10GB available

  • Yes and they said it's dark grey but it lighter shade of grey -_- this color combo make it looks cheaper. Also its looks like very easy to scratch.

  • well, i think everyone has different taste and different case, I bought my mom same 3S prime 2 years ago, still worked well and never gotten into service center yet. and you said, China's made was crap? don't you remember where does every parts of any brands of the phone come from? even iPhone is made in China. fella, I think you just have a terrible day.

  • it was launched yesterday (27/12) at its online store partners. costed only 62 EURO for 2 gigs RAM and 16 gigs storage version.

  • Yes, IR working fine with integrated app - mi Control or how they called it. No issue with using it few days with my older TV.

  • nope, Sammy Note II is really slower than this phone. It has been tested on web browser opera (loading pages) and it is noticible slower. Also, minecraft is rendered far more better on Redmi than on Sammy Note. Vice City works the same on both. What is missing for me is fingerprint and stylus though, but for this price, it is really great device. And I saw now price drop from 139 USD to 108 USD and that is bargain. Only reason, why I am still with sammy is larger screen and s-pen.

  • when this phone launched in Indonesia?

  • there is no such problem here...

  • How much internal memory available for users 16gb variant and 32gb variant. Pls reply.....

  • is this phone support ir blaster for AC or TV control.

  • These Redmi phones are just only Chinese crap with too low cost. I bought Redmi 3s prime and after 5 months the charger stopped working and now the speaker volume gone. Same thing happened with my brother's Redmi note 4 and so the conclusion is all these Chinese companies are just crap and they're dumping these wastes all over the world at very low cost. Never trust such bullshit companies.

  • In indonesia,the price that phone is Rp.999.000 and i thing it is very worth it. In my opinion, for the specifications it brings is an unreasonable price. Usually, for smart phones with specs like 5a, the price is above one million

  • From specs U need there are Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime, it's SD 625, 3Gb Ram, 4100 mah batt, Fingerprint, and support OTG too..

  • indonesia is greatest market for smartphone that's a xiaomi's target to dominate his products

  • It's about 3 hours

  • Then what can we do... 1.) Then what would be preferable for screen(Display) Protection..? 2.) Toughened Glass or Tempered Glass or any other would be better to buy? 3.) I have purchased a Redmi 5A, can I purchase Mi Protect separately now?

  • According to reviews, Indonesian version is actually plastic build (with metal brush / coating) instead of aluminum. That's how they made it to sell under Rp1m. This phone is clearly targeted to gain market in very low end segment where many local players currently conquer.

  • How much time take to full charge this phone?

  • i think so r4a is better

  • In india Redmi 4A priced at 4999 INR (78 $) for upto 5Million buyers later it will be priced at 5999 INR (95$)

  • Which one to go for 3gb ram or 2gb ram

  • Yeah 4a is better in many wayz.

  • One of the largest Indonesian Online Shop has published an announcement for the price for this phone, and it was suprising me, because only 999k or less than 1mio (only 74 USD with 1 USD @13.500 IDR)

  • is this phone support NFC? and what glass protection used in this phone?

  • Dude Snap 430 (15 Sept 2015) Older than Snap 425 (11 February 2016)... If its n update so it should be Snapdragon 427 or Upgrade to Snapdragon 435

  • No.

  • So some Indonesian here says Redmi 5A in Indonesia will actually be priced at IDR1.5-1.8mil once it goes official in retail and most online shops... I thought it's gonna be its final price tag at IDR.1mil... At that price i'd better off get 2-3 years flagship phones, used Redmi 4,4X or Redmi Note 5A which has bigger screen.

  • same price? lol. 5A price is half 4X price in Indonesia.

  • Only for pre-order which is only available in very limited quantity. Expect normal price maybe around IDR 1,7M or USD 120.

  • Gorilla Glass?

  • comparing between redmi 4x and 5a 4x win in all aspect. Both same price

  • This device is Good for all but battery is still draining when the device is not in use that was the only problem.

  • good smartphone, low cost

  • If our software ever fades, then due to these updates, there will be no problem in fixing our phone.

  • So for 70 bucks you get a phone with slightly better specs than Nexus 5.

  • The price is Rp 999.000 in Indonesia for the 2GB RAM and 16GB storage variant.

  • wow ? the cheapest smartphone with 13 MP camera

  • Nice

  • in indonesia,the official store just open PO now

  • what the time i get this phone

  • Same shit new name

  • Same peice of shit... The main thing xiaomi should have upgraded is it's processor like SNAPDRAGON 430, which is entire brand follows, new upgraded handset means atleast it should have upgraded Processor... Redmi 4a is better than 5a in some aspects like Redmi 5a doesn't have Gyroscope for those who use Compass but in 4a it has.

  • Specs same with redmi 4a..just battery and android is different

  • well thats good and I hope they already sell it in sabah too

  • Galaxy Note 2 is far more better. You could be meaning Redmi Note 2

  • Getting ready to go on sale in India. Check out the online sites for more information.

  • this phone only rm399 (usd93) in malaysia holy cheap! 3000mah too!

  • Is 2gb variant comes in metal body or polycarboon body

  • I have Redmi 5A in here and just tested - OTG is supported. Currently I have connected kingstone 16GB Flash drive and working well. Also FullHD video is working like charm from USB Stick - or from my home NAS. And I mean 8 GB file, not an BRRIP with 1GB or so. Good device for that price! Really. Appear faster than Redmi Note 3 or Samsung Galaxy Note II and I mean it!

  • dual 4g stand by?

  • Yes! It's support OTG

  • Does this phone support otg

  • Does this phone support otg?

  • Does this phone support otg

  • Does this mobile phone support otg?

  • Is this otg or not

  • Yes. It's having IR blaster.

  • Can we use both sims same time or one sim standby

  • when it was launched flipkart says launching on 14 november 2017

  • I have ordered this device on 7th dec and received on 9th december from flipkart, If you want to purchase a smartphone in the price range of 5K, so this is the best smartphone in this category, both of the cameras of this device are more better than my previous expections. Overall performance is quite well, go for it. Thanks!

  • test

  • cast screen

  • so.... why would i want this one if it's going to be the same price with 4X but have lower spec?

  • Volte supported ?,,????

  • Does this phone have a dual function

  • redmi 5a booked

  • Cons of this phone according to me -No fingerprint scanner -No compass -Weak camera -Availability -Price should be Rs 3999 far 32GB 3GB RAM

  • Mi redmi 5a is a best budget phone under 6k.Xiaomi is a winner mobile brand in india 2017.

  • otg .... miss

  • Fingerprint miss ??? Compass miss???

  • I think this is the best phone according to his cost

  • The front camera is not flash

  • The spec was lower

  • front camera available flash

  • Yup

  • yes

  • otg support this mobile

  • Yes it support jio

  • Go for Redmi note 4 or else wait for Redmi note 5

  • Yes it does

  • Does both the Sims support 4g

  • Does both the SIM support 4g

  • Xiaomi leading in indian market about 42% great Good things -5"inch 720p screen -Snapdragon 425 16GB 2GB RAM -3000mah battery -IR blaster -Dual sim+ sd card support -Volte -But missing things according to me far this phone is -Price Rs 3999 -Fingerprint scanner -Availablelty both online and offline -Android areo 8.0

  • It supporting otg cable??? Waiting for reply

  • Yes

  • we want 5.0 inches 1080p ,Snapdragon 6xx Chipset or higher 3~4GB+ , 32~64GB Internal, 13~16mp camare, front 5~8mp, 4000+ mAh battery, Fingerprint , Fast battery charging , with smaller Dimensions to the limit 5inch . (Better with Gorilla Glass 5 if can ,Price will be higher is ok)

  • yes jio support its volte

  • will this Mobile Support JIO as there is no VoLTE in the specs Please confirm

  • Dear people for its price range is one of best phones available. Not everybody is interested in having a 1000 euro stupid Note 8 and not everybody can afford that. There exist a certain group of people called child or elderly where this phone is good enough for an excellent price. Some people just use phone for calling and messaging and occasionaly internet facebook messenger viber, whatsapp instagram, twitter etc. Kids for gaming And for that is great enough. Or please show me one just one parent who is willing to buy his kid Iphone X or Huawei Mate 10 pro or Samsung S8 plus as their very first phone? Now try to complain me. Please think twice before u post something really stupid. Its not me who judge you but in eyes of other people you can look really bad.

  • Yes it should have snapdragon 636 and Apple X should cost around 15000 INR.

  • Right

  • Guys can i use Tata Indicom CDMA sim in this phone? If i can, in which slot 1 or 2 or both?

  • why the processor is so low. processor should be 625 snapdragon and 2.0 ghz

  • does it support otg?

  • Otg supported phone?

  • no

  • Why Req. Finger Print senser in price of 4999

  • is it fingerprint sensor ?

  • Gyroscope sensor has been missing.

  • Yes... you can

  • Xiaomi Redmi 5A has been launched in India for Rs 4999

  • With dedicated sd card slot and 1000 rs reduced price are they fooling us

  • Xiaomi is making the people fools. Just because they cant provide update to Redmi 4a They are trying to impose a whole new device. the only difference between 5a and 4a is MIUI 9 and Android Marshmallow with some fake promises like extra battery life. They should have done it to 4a through update.

  • For 110 eur this is just a great phone. Have all it needs to be a good cheap android phone for allround daily needs.

  • can use jio volte??

  • You are wrong even the phones that are considered high end dont have the quality of a cheap phone. You can do anything a high end flagship is capable of with any cheap phone. The only difference is that you spend more money to the so called Iphone or S8 and experience problems that an ordinary phone doesnt have.

  • Does it have IR Blaster?

  • anyone who aim for this should be better go for redmi 4a before they runs of stock. i wonder what xiaomi really thinking by making 5a

  • I don't get it. Using GSMArena to do comparison between the Redmi 5a and the Redmi 4a, the specs are almost exactly the same. They only updated the OS and MIUI software that's it. Even the chip is using the same Snapdragon 425 between this year model 5a and last year 4a model? Am i missing something?

  • I remember a time when Serbians could afford nice things.Now they are actually happy to get some low-end like this one. Feeling sad for our neighbors.

  • when Phone will be available in India?

  • I'm from Malaysia, Musang King is a name of one species of the durian fruit a tropical fruit with thorn covered rind and its was a very expensive fruit in Malaysia,

  • there is no compass sensor?

  • Sorry.but people are spoiled where you live my friend(optinal nice name),chinese phones are not "good"at first when they come out,but after updates they are the best.So,slow down,and wait.

  • so this is how they clear up their stock on SD425....

  • Stupid phone. Wasting money buying this phone.

  • Good basic phone for excellent price. Great for people who dont need anything else just dialing sending messages and using basic apps such as viber whatsapp facebook or messenger.

  • This is worse than Redmi 3.. WTF Xiaomi???

  • Xiaomi redmi 4a but without gyro

  • Same as 4a except: - MIUI version (5a is v.9, 4a is v.8) - android version (5a is nougat, 4a is marshmallow) - Battery (5a with 3000mAh, 4a with 3120mAh) - Internal storage (maybe) (5a is 16GB, 4a with 2 option 16GB/32GB) and this tiny little difference: - Network (5a with CDMA, 4a without CDMA) - Weight (5a with 137g, 4a with 131.5g) - Display (5a with 70% screen-to-body ratio, 4a with 69% screen-to-body ratio) - Front camera (5a with f/2.0, 4a with f/2.2)

  • Hope that will also cost 90€ in Serbia.Many people will buy this phone for that price here.

  • Redmi 4A and 5A almost similar except for OS and battery. 4A come with Marsmallow and 5A with Nougat. 4A battery is 3120mAh and 5A battery is 3000mAh. Obviously this is for clearance stock.

  • Its nice for that price great .And its little better looking then 4a..

  • This is basically Redmi 4A with MIUI9

  • what's the difference from 4a? it's all same...