Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G

The Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G features a compact and practical design with a weight of 193 g and dimensions of 171.7 mm in height, 77.8 mm in width, and a thickness of 8.3 mm. Its IP52 water resistance offers some protection against dust and water, making it more resilient to everyday splashes. The device's total volume is approximately 110.87 cm³. However, it does not have a rugged build, and it cannot be folded.

The Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G features a 6.88″ LCD, IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 px, delivering a pixel density of 260 ppi. It offers a smooth visual experience with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate for responsive touch inputs. The display has a typical brightness of 450 nits and a contrast ratio of 1500:1, but it does not include damage-resistant glass, HDR10 support, or Always-On Display functionality.

The Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is powered by the Unisoc T7250 chipset, paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, providing a balanced performance for daily tasks. It features an 8-thread CPU with a total clock speed of 2 x 1.8 GHz and 6 x 1.6 GHz, supported by the Mali G57 GPU with a clock speed of 850 MHz. The device supports multithreading and 64-bit processing, ensuring smooth multitasking, while its AnTuTu benchmark score of 308682 and Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 1461 highlight its solid processing power.

The Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is equipped with a 32 MP main camera featuring a wide aperture of f/1.8, capable of capturing sharp and detailed photos. It supports phase-detection autofocus for quick focus and offers manual controls like exposure, ISO, and white balance. The camera also allows for 1080p video recording at 30 fps, slow-motion video recording, and panorama shots, but lacks optical zoom or a BSI sensor. The 8 MP front camera comes with a wide aperture of f/2.0 and provides clear selfies, though it does not include a front-facing flash or dual lenses.

The Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G runs on Android 15, offering a range of useful privacy and customization features. It includes location privacy options, camera/microphone access controls, and clipboard warnings, providing enhanced security. Users can also enjoy theme customization, dark mode, and dynamic theming. Other notable features include split screen support, customizable notifications, and the ability to track the device's position. Additionally, it supports offline voice recognition and voice commands, but does not include Mail Privacy Protection or Wi-Fi password sharing.

The device is equipped with a robust 5200 mAh battery that offers a solid battery life of up to 20.7 hours. While it does not support wireless charging, it is compatible with fast charging at a speed of 15W. Additionally, the device comes with a charger included and features a battery level indicator to keep users informed. However, it does not have a removable battery, and the battery is rechargeable.

This device features a 3.5 mm audio jack for wired audio connections, but it does not support stereo speakers, LDAC, aptX Lossless, or a built-in radio. It provides a straightforward audio experience without advanced wireless audio technologies.

This device supports dual SIM cards and features Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) connectivity, along with Bluetooth 5.2. It also includes USB Type-C for charging and data transfer, an external memory slot, and GPS for location services. While it lacks 5G support and NFC, it offers download speeds of 300 MBits/s and upload speeds of 150 MBits/s, making it suitable for most connectivity needs.

This device comes equipped with a video light to enhance video recording in low-light conditions. However, it does not feature a sapphire glass display, a curved display, or an e-paper display, which are commonly found in some other premium devices.