Overview & Launch
- Announced and released: March 21, 2025
- Target: Budget “entry-level” smartphone with standout features like a large display and long battery life .
Build & Design
- Dimensions: 171.7 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
- Weight: 193 g
- Build: Plastic body with dust-and-splash resistance (IP52 rating in some regions)
- Colors available: Midnight Black, Sandy Gold, Lake Green, Ocean Blue
Display
- Size: 6.88″ IPS LCD (84 – 85% screen‑to‑body ratio)
- Resolution: 720 × 1640 (HD+, ~260 ppi)
- Refresh rate: Up to 120 Hz, adaptive in supported apps
- Peak brightness: Typically 450 nits, up to 600 nits HBM in some listings
- Eye care: TÜV Rheinland low‑blue light, flicker‑free, “circadian friendly”
Performance
- Chipset: Unisoc T7250 (12 nm), octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex‑A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex‑A55)
- GPU: Mali‑G57 MP1
- RAM & Storage: 128 GB internal storage + 4 GB RAM (LPDDR4X), with 4 GB virtual RAM extension → up to 8 GB total
- Storage tech: eMMC 5.1; expandable via dedicated microSD slot up to 2 TB
Cameras
- Rear: Single 32 MP (f/2.0) with LED flash and HDR; records 1080p@30 fps
- Front: 8 MP (f/2.0), also 1080p@30 fps, with HDR and portrait modes
Battery & Charging
- Capacity: 5200 mAh Li‑Po
- Charging: Supports 15 W wired charging via USB‑C adapter (sold separately in some regions)
- Extras: FM radio, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Connectivity & Sensors
- Networks: 4G LTE (FDD/TDD covering global bands), 3G & 2G supported
- Wi‑Fi: Dual‑band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth: v5.2
- Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS
- NFC: Not supported
- Fingerprint: Side‑mounted; also supports face‑unlock
- Other sensors: Ambient light, virtual proximity, accelerometer, compass
Software
- System: Android 15 (Go edition) with HyperOS
- Updates: Guaranteed 2 major Android updates + 4 years of security patches
In Summary
The Redmi A5 128 GB edition is designed for users looking for:
- A big, smooth 120 Hz display
- Long battery life with 5200 mAh capacity
- Reliable everyday performance via Unisoc T7250
- Adequate storage and 4 GB RAM with virtual extension
- A practical camera setup and side fingerprint scanner
- Good value in the under-$150 segment
