Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Review

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A (Global Version) is a budget phone released under Xiaomi’s Redmi series. Last year, Xiaomi launched different variants of the Redmi Note 5A and the Global Version is one of them.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Key Specs

• Body: Front glass, aluminum body
• OS: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
• SIM Type: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
• Screen Size: 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2
• Screen Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
• Processor Type: Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425, Quad-core Cortex-A53
• RAM: 2GB
• Internal Storage: 16GB
• External Storage: microSD, up to 256GB
• Back / Rear Camera: 13MP camera & LED Flash
• Front Camera: 5MP
• Fingerprint Scanner: No
• Other Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• Battery: 3080 mAh (non-removable)
• Price: About 90 EUR

Overview

Launched in August 2017 is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A smartphone by Xiaomi Inc. Xiaomi is a privately owned company that designs, develops, and sells smartphones, an Android-based OS, and other consumer electronics. The company largely sells its phones via flash sales in India.

The phone came with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display (which supports multitouch) and a screen resolution of 720 pixels by 1280 pixels.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A runs Android 7.0 and is powered by quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor. It comes with 2GB RAM size and the phone packs 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.

Entry-level users are more likely to find the performance of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A satisfactory.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A is a dual SIM smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3G, and 4G. Sensors on the phone include Compass Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.

The phone features a 3080mAh battery which is inbuilt and is available on Jumia, Aliexpress, and other smartphone outlets.

When you buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A, you get;

• One power adapter
• One USB Cable
• One ejector pin
• One user manual