A Complete Guide to Redmi A5 Design, Specifications & Features

The Redmi A5 has finally gone on sale, and it's already making a noise in the budget smartphone segment. Xiaomi is targeting buyers looking for lower prices, good performance, and the latest features at a price not equivalent to a flagship.

Here is everything you need to know—from its official design and appearance to technical details, camera, battery life, and most exciting features.

1. Official Look & Design

The design has been lean but efficient, with a good grip and trendiest appearance.

• Weight: 193 g—light enough for daily use

• Colours: Midnight Black, Sandy Gold, Lake Green

• Build: Durable polycarbonate build

• Fingerprint Scanner: Side-mounted for fast unlocking

• Front Layout: Understated teardrop notch for the front camera

• Back Panel: Simple look with dual-lens setup and Redmi logo

The minimalist premium look shows that budget phones do not always have to look cheap.

3. Camera Performance

The Redmi A5, as a budget smartphone, has decent photography capabilities.

Rear Camera:

• 32MP primary lens with AI scene detection

• Secondary depth sensor for portraits

• Nice color reproduction in the daytime

Average low-light performance (as can be expected at this price segment)

Front Camera:

• 8MP front selfie camera with HDR mode

• Portrait mode and beauty filters

• Best for video calls and regular selfies

Tip: For optimal performance, shoot in daylight to capture maximum sharpness and colors.

4. Display Quality

The 6.88-inch HD+ IPS LCD excels on two counts:

• 120 Hz refresh rate: a rarity among budget phones, providing smoother scrolling and animations.

• Eye comfort: TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification, DC dimming for a flicker-free experience.

This makes it a great option for content consumption, light gaming, and reading.

5. Battery Life & Charging

The 5200 mAh battery is one of the best:

• Light to moderate usage: up to 2 days

• 15W fast charging with USB-C

• Optimized battery management on Android 15 Go Edition

For light users, students, or travelers, such battery performance is great.

6. Highlight Features

• 120 Hz Refresh Rate: smoother than most budget phones.

• Expandable Storage: up to 1TB using microSD.

• Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner: snappy and ergonomic.

• Film-style Filters: integrated in the camera app for artistic photos.

• Durable Build: designed to last through daily wear and tear.

7. Final Verdict

Redmi A5 offers great value for money with its package of:

Stylish looks

• Big 120 Hz display

• Long battery life

• Decent cameras for the price

If you're in Europe or Ireland and need a budget-friendly daily driver with current features, the Redmi A5 is a contender.