Xiaomi launched a budget friendly smartphone called Desh Ka Smartphone the Redmi 5A. This is upgraded version of Redmi 4A, though there is hardly any difference but the big noticeable difference is the price. Redmi 5A will be available for Rs. 4,999.
So here is the 5A the talked about Desh Ka Smartphone. It is Snapdragon 425 quad core powered that does a very good job for normal usage. MIUI 9 runs out of the box and that adds more glamour. Overall performance is great.
When you use this handset it does not feel like a Rs. 4,999 handset – in fact it gives you the feel of a premium smartphone. Take any smartphone out there under Rs. 5,000 compare it and you will want to go for the Redmi 5A.
Redmi 5A features, specifications
Inside the box (unboxing the Redmi 5A) : Handset, user manual, SIM Tray ejector PIN, data cable (USB to micro USB) and travel charger 5V/1A
Body : Plastic body with metallic finishing, available in Dark grey, Gold and Rose gold. Easy to hold and use. Build and finishing very good
SIM Type : Nano + Nano + Micro SD card slot – you can use all 3 together
Weight & dimensions : 135 grams, 140 × 70.1 × 8.35mm
SAR value : 1.072 (Head) and 0.910 (body)
Screen : 5 inches, 1280 x 720 pixels. Color reproduction, viewing angles and touch response are very good considering the price
Connectivity : 4G, VoLTE, (Video call),(works on both SIM – but you can use 4G on only one SIM), Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth
Sensors : Accelerometer, Proximity, Light, Magnetic, Step Counter
Security and Extra : No finger print sensor but there is IR blaster
LED Notification : Yes
OTG : Yes supported
RAM : 2GB (about 800MB free on first boot)
ROM : 16GB (about 11GB free on first boot)
OS : MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat 7.1.2
Redmi 5A Performance
CPU : Snapdragon 425 64 bit qua core @ 1.4GHz
GPU : Adreno 308 @ 500MHz
Heating : Medium
Max Battery Temperature : 39 degrees
Decent hardware, decent performance – not for gaming but can play in low resolution mode. Heat up is under control.
Redmi 5A Benchmark
Antutu : 36821 / 2531
NenaMark3 : 59.3 fps (3-3)
Multi Touch : 10 points
Disk Speed : 170 MB/s read and 72 MB/s write
Redmi 5A Gaming Review
I tried Modern Combat 5 it lagged and then I played Asphalt 8, it was smooth in medium quality mode. Since this handset is using a quad core processor you can play games in lower visual quality mode. Not really made for gaming users.
Redmi 5A Camera Review
Rear Camera : 13MP, f/2.2, low light enhancement, LED flash
Front Camera : 5MP, f/2.0, face recognition
Video Recording : 1080p Max
This handset can focus better cause of PDAF and daylight shots turned out great. Night shot are also pretty good. Overall camera quality is average, slightly better than as seen on the Redmi 4A. Selfie is good enough. Redmi 5A camera shots are good enough to share online.
5A can shoot FHD videos and can play FHD videos.
Camera Rating : 3.7 out of 5
Redmi 5A camera samples
Download Original Image files (right click and save) (do not use it for commercial purpose, without permission of gogi.in).
Other features
Sound is loud and clear. No issues with networks. Finger print sensor is missing but there is IR blaster that you can use to control your home appliances.
Redmi 5A Battery Review
Battery capacity : 3000 mAh (Non-removable)
Charging Time : Charge – 2 hour 30 minutes (1% to 100%) using the charger provided
Battery Life : 6 to 8 hours non-stop (moderate to heavy)
Daily usage battery life : One day to one and a half days, even more based on your usage
Battery Test Results
Battery Temp at idle : 29 degrees
Running Benchmark app : 15 minutes / 5% / 33 degrees
Asphalt 8 + MC5 game play : 17 minutes / 4% / 34 degrees
FHD video playback with full brightness (WiFi /4G on) : 36 minutes / 9% / 39 degrees
Verdict
For Rs. 4,999 there is nothing out there to compete with the Redmi 5A. If you still have doubt visit Mi Store and check the handset, get a demo and don’t forget to carry cash / credit / debit card.
Rating : 4.3 out of 5
Redmi 5A price in India starts from Rs. 4,999 (2GB/16GB) for the first five million units, post which it will be available for INR 5,999. 3GB RAM + 32GB storage: Priced at INR 6,999.
Redmi 5A will be available from 12 noon, 7 December 2017, across Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores, followed by offline retailers including Mi Preferred Partners in the subsequent weeks.
Gogi you don’t mention here compass, but it is available. This is bad on your part.
This is what happens when you have limited knowledge. Check again it has the feature that you mentioned, but I have not used the compass word.
🙂
I have tried two times on two sales on flipkart but unable to get it.Its gone out of stock ion just seconds. I dont know how many units the have. Really disappointing. Now thinking for Tenor D. Ot if there is any tricks for redmi 5 a then please let me know.
I like this phone but m esko Lena cahta hu lekin book nai ho raha plz help me
I think the production of Redmi 5A is not meeting the demand. It is hardly available either on Flipkart nor Mi Com. I guess for most buyers the choice is now 10orD.
Got one today’s flash sale. Yippee
I received today, very tiny cute looking phone, everything good except camera, camera needs a software update.
Agar is phone ko fast charger se charge kre to battry k liye harmful to nai hoga plz answer aur 2GB ram me lag ki prob to nai ayegi?
No discount or cashback on SBI card for this Product.
Sir ,does it support 2G internet ?
Please someone tell me which one will be the best to buy from? Flipkart or Mi.com?
Any screen protection there ?
Can we install apps in external card ?
No .
only in internal storage.
Beware of the policies of the Flipkart.
Getting worst and pathetic day by day.
I have suffered 3 times.
Amazon rocks these days.
Better to try at mi.com app.
Now they should correct the pricing l’ll bit to boost sales.. They should remove Redmi 4A from market as it is very much similar to Redmi 5A
In my opinion
Redmi 5A (Sd425) for 4999(5″)
Redmi Y1 lite (sd425) for 5999(5.5″)
Redmi Y1 (sd435) for 7999(5.5″ with finger print sensor)
It will create a mad rush for some time i suppose
I hope, they will also launch the most appealing black variant as well👍
Whenever Gogi Bhai uses Awesomely awesome ..the phone dominates the mobile market like Mi3..when he used these words for the first time.
He also used this word for Mi A1 but its not came up to full expectations.
Sir redmi 4 redmi 5a aur infocus turbo 5plus me kiska camera jada accha hai
Pls pls bataye sir
I want to know also. Plz tell which is better in camera segment. Plz compare gogi bro red mi 4, 4a,5a, y1 lite.
Wow..! Manu kumar also shared your review.. Awesome sir
Is there an option to sell my current Mi phone in Exchange and buy this via Flipkart.
Dwar gogi! Is 3GB Ram varient is come with FP scanner?
Gogi Sir, Does this redmi 5A supports OTG?
Yes it does.
Lava mmx karbonn intex etc. to bring down their shutters or to sell around 3000 what they are selling around 5000 now.
Nothing to stop the 5A juggernaut
Does it support moving apps from Phone memory to External card / vice versa ?
You cannot, apps on SD card will make the system unstable and decrease the performance. You can however save your data on external storage like photos / videos that usually take a lot of space.
Do the capacitative buttons on the bottom have back-light or not?
Dedicated buttons on the Redmi 5A does not light up.
Sir is this phone have mirroring option for smart TVs?
Yes Wi-Fi display is supported.
does 7k phone has finger print?
Bye Bye Micromax Yu Intex Karbonn Lava Xolo Gionee Oppo Vivo LG Samsung Sony. Tiger is back . Redmi 5a Tiger Zinda Hai.
This phone will blow out Indian brands from the market completely.
Don’t forget to carry cash /CC/DC 🙂
What a confidence gogi bhai.
🙂
looks not that Awesome.
5 mp front cam, 1280 x 720, Snapdragon 425, 2 GB ram. all these are average or below average these day. No finger print also.
It is ok for the price it seems.
Great phone considering the price
They could provide finger print sensor, Maybe use a 5mp back cam & 3mp front cam to reduce cost.
Sir, is there multi colour LED notification?
All Redmi /mi Set has colour notification. Those have only (e.g. Redmi 4) white colour mode, others colours are disabled. Download the patch available on forum and apply it. Congratulations , now custom option comes under LED notifications to choose different colour.
Where can we download that for mi max 2 ? It also has only white as default
All new redmi phones come with only single colour notification.
Watch the video reviews
Nano + Nano + Micro SD card slot – you can use all 3 together
wonderful
sir does it better than 4a
i am really confused
and is there any heating issu
The last time you used this awesomely awesome was for Mi3..
for Mi A1 also 😛
want to correct myself..it was the first time 😀
Very high SAR value?
does it have double tap to wake?
Yes it has.
👍 great
gogi , u had Redmi 5A unit before its launch , so Do u have Honor 7x review unit ?
do u know its price ?
Plz give an hint if cannot tell directly .
I did not get 7X.
Best Phone At 5k👍
And 1000rs Jio Cashback Which effectively makes its price to 4k.
Big Blow to Jio phone and Airtel Mera pehela Smartphone scheme 😂
Big Threat to Micromax , Karbonn and other Indian brands .
And One more thing Redmi 5 launching in China on Dec 7, might have bezel less display
Redmi 5 will be a less Bezel display. But not Bezel less display.
Sir, Does both sim support 4G LTE, Volte at a time? Is it dual sim duel standby?
No as soon as you enabled 4G on any one SIM slot the other SIM slot becomes 3G/2G.
Gogi sir is there any phone in India support 4G for both slots?
after the Redmi 1s this device again marks Xiaomi’s absolute dominantion in the price sensitive Indian market, this device is definitely going to get laurels for the company.
Redmi 1s was great,i used it for 3 years and I still have it, but i think the real and full upgrade of 1s will come in upcoming Redmi 5 which is getting launched in China soon. Redmi 5 is like next generation of 1s.
Heating. Issues are there.!
Gogi sir, does this phone has FM radio?
Yes it does.
Out of 11gb How much we can use only for downloading apps
What a comment, gogi bhai, awesomely awesome….
great phone