The Redmi A5 is an ultra-budget entry-level smartphone engineered to deliver exceptional screen real estate, smooth daily operation, and multi-day battery endurance. Featuring an expansive 6.88-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a swift 120Hz refresh rate and TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification, it is driven by the 12nm Unisoc T7250 octa-core processor. Equipped with a 32MP main camera, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a dedicated microSD card slot, software running Android 15 (Go Edition) with Xiaomi HyperOS, and a large 5,200 mAh battery supporting 15W fast charging, it sets a high benchmark for budget value.
Redmi A5 Price and Availability
The Redmi A5 officially launched in the Philippines on May 19, 2025. In the local market, official retail pricing starts at ₱3,599.00 for the 3GB RAM + 64GB storage base variant and ₱4,099.00 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model. The smartphone is widely available nationwide across authorized Xiaomi Stores and partner retail kiosks, as well as online flagship storefronts via Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
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Brand Xiaomi / Redmi Model Redmi A5 Launch Date May 19, 2025 Release Date May 20, 2025 Status Available Price ₱3,599 Dimensions 171.7 x 77.8 x 8.26 mm Weight 193 g Build Material Glass front, Plastic frame, AG frosted glass or Starry-textured back Water & Dust Resistance Dust and splash resistant SIM Type Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Colors Midnight Black, Lake Green, Ocean Blue, Sandy Gold
Screen Size 6.88 inches Display Type IPS LCD (Dot Drop Display) Resolution HD+ (1640 x 720 pixels) Refresh Rate 120Hz Aspect Ratio 20.5:9 Pixel Density (PPI) 260 PPI Brightness 450 nits (typical) / 600 nits (HBM) Protection Ceramic Glass Chipset MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra (or Unisoc T7250 in some 4G batches) CPU Octa-core (Up to 2.0 GHz) GPU Mali-G52 MC2 RAM Options 3GB / 4GB LPDDR4X (Supports up to +4GB Extended RAM) Internal Storage Options 64GB / 128GB (eMMC 5.1) Expandable Storage Yes, up to 1TB via dedicated microSD slot Operating System Android 15 (Go Edition) UI / Skin Xiaomi HyperOS Special Features AI Face Unlock, 400% Volume Boost (software-enhanced), and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification. Main Camera 32MP Main Camera (f/2.0, AF) Secondary Auxiliary Lens (Depth/AI) Features HDR Mode, Night Mode, filmCamera filters, Time-lapse
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps Front Camera 8MP (f/2.0) Front Camera Features Portrait Mode with Bokeh, Soft-light ring (Screen flash), Face Recognition
Front Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps Speakers Mono (Bottom-firing) Audio Features FM Radio (with headphone jack)
3.5mm Jack Yes Video Formats Supported MP4, MKV, 3GP, WEBM Network 4G LTE, 3G, 2G Wi-Fi 2.4GHz | 5GHz Bluetooth 5.2 GPS GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou NFC No IR Blaster No USB USB Type-C Fingerprint Sensor Side-mounted Face Unlock Yes Sensors Accelerometer, Proximity (Virtual), Ambient Light sensor, E-compass Battery Capacity 5,200 mAh Charging Type Wired Charging Speed 15W Fast Charging (Support for 10W standard in box)
Wireless Charging No Reverse Charging No
Pros and Cons:
- Pros:
- Highly affordable entry-level pricing starting at just ₱3,599.00.
- Large 6.88-inch display equipped with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
- Long-lasting 5,200 mAh battery capacity.
- Includes essential hardware like a side fingerprint scanner, 3.5mm jack, and dedicated microSD card expansion.
- Upgraded 32MP main camera sensor compared to prior A-series iterations.
- Cons:
- Display resolution is capped at basic HD+ (720p).
- Entry-level Unisoc T7250 processor suitable mostly for lightweight tasks.
- 15W charging rate requires around two hours to top up the 5,200 mAh battery.
- Lacks 5G network support and NFC.
