OVERVIEW
Xiaomi’s Redmi A4 5G, released in late 2024, is a budget-friendly smartphone designed to bring essential 5G connectivity and a large, smooth display to cost-conscious users. With its balance of performance, battery life, and features, the Redmi A4 5G aims to be a practical all-rounder in the competitive entry-level segment.
The Redmi A4 5G sports a sizeable 6.88-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels. It offers a 120Hz refresh rate delivering smoother scrolling and better responsiveness for gaming and video playback. The phone has an IP52 rating, providing limited protection against dust and water splashes, enhancing its durability for everyday use. Its body is available in two attractive color options—Sparkle Purple and Starry Black.
Redmi A4 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU that ensures competent daily performance and efficient power consumption. It is paired with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM and comes with 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded by up to 1TB via a microSD card slot.
The device runs on Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS user interface, delivering a clean and smooth software experience with useful customizations.
Photography on the Redmi A4 5G is straightforward yet capable with a single 50MP rear camera that captures decent images in good lighting conditions. The 5MP front camera handles selfies and video calls efficiently. Both cameras support 1080p video recording at 30 frames per second, suitable for everyday content creation and social media sharing.
This smartphone packs a robust 5160mAh battery, providing long hours of usage on a single charge. It supports 18W fast charging, allowing users to quickly top up their battery. Connectivity features include dual SIM 5G support, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for quick and secure unlocking.
KEY FEATURES
- Dimension: 171.9 mm (height), 77.8 mm (width), 8.2 mm (thickness)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset
- Display: 6.88-inch IPS LCD display with 120 Hz refresh rate
- Battery: 5,160mAh battery
- Cameras: 50MP Main Camera with 5MP front Camera
- RAM & Storage: Option of 4GB and 6GB RAM with 64GB and 128GB internal storage; expandable up to 1TB
- Software: Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS
- Other Features: fingerprint sensor, face unlock
- Colors: Available in Sparkle Purple and Starry Black
- Released: November 2024
PRICE
The Redmi A4 5G is priced in India starting at approximately ₹7,999 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The higher variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced slightly higher at ₹8,599. The 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at ₹9,299.