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A new Xiaomi hits the market. And this time we are facing one of the most affordable Android phones on the market. It is called Xiaomi Redmi 5A and it comes as a replacement for the Xiaomi Redmi 4A. Its credentials are a metallic design, a 5-inch screen, a Snapdragon processor, a 13 megapixel camera and good autonomy. The Xiaomi Redmi 5A can already be reserved in China with a price, in exchange, of less than 80 euros.
Xiaomi is one of the most successful companies among users. The company has a habit of launching devices with an almost unbeatable value for money. And users know it. Of course they have some more risky designs and high-end models, but it is the mid-range mobiles that triumph the most. And even low-mid-range mobiles, like the new Xiaomi Redmi 5A.
Data sheet Xiaomi Redmi 5A
| screen | 5-inch, 1,280 x 720-pixel HD resolution | |
| Main chamber | 13 MP, f / 2.2, 1080p video | |
| Camera for selfies | 5 MP, f / 2.0 | |
| Internal memory | 16 GB | |
| Extension | microSD up to 128GB | |
| Processor and RAM | Snapdragon 425, 2GB RAM | |
| Drums | 3,000 mAh | |
| Operating system | MIUI 9 | |
| Connections | BT, GPS, USB, WiFi 802n | |
| SIM | Dual nanoSIM | |
| Design | Metal, Colors: gold, pink and gray | |
| Dimensions | 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.35 mm (137 grams) | |
| Featured Features | - | |
| Release date | Available (China) | |
| Price | 80 euros (at change) |
Light metallic design
One of the practically essential features today for any user is a great design. And, generally, this is usually associated with the use of metal or glass. This time Xiaomi has used a metal body in the Xiaomi Redmi 5A. The back is completely smooth, except in its lower part, where we see a grid.
As for the rest, we have a simple but effective design. The edges are rounded for easy grip. The side bezels of the screen are not invisible, but they are very narrow. At the bottom of the front we have the typical touch buttons that the company uses.
The screen is 5 inches and features HD resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. The density stays at 296 dpi and has a 1,000: 1 contrast ratio.
That is, we are facing a compact and handy mobile. It weighs 137 grams, which makes it perfect for those looking for phones that are not too big.
Balanced technical set
Inside the Xiaomi Redmi 5A we find a balanced technical set. On the one hand we have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor. Accompanying this processor we have 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. This capacity can be expanded using a microSD card up to 128GB.
Autonomy is handled by a 3,000 milliamp battery. According to the company, the MIUI system has been optimized to maximize the autonomy of the terminal. So much so that the official figures speak of 23 hours playing video or 14 hours playing.
We do not forget the photographic section. As the main camera, the Xiaomi Redmi 5A has a 13 megapixel sensor with f / 2.2 aperture. The camera has an LED flash and is capable of recording video in Full HD resolution at 30fps.
On the front, the Xiaomi Redmi 5A includes a 5-megapixel sensor with f / 2.0 aperture. It also includes some of the most common functions, such as facial recognition or countdown.
Price and availability
In short, a very affordable mobile with more than decent technical characteristics. It offers us a metallic design, an acceptable camera and, altogether, a very balanced team. The Xiaomi Redmi 5A can already be booked in China with a price, in exchange, of about 80 euros.
