Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A unveiled, priced at just 899 Yuan ($135)


Xiaomi kept its promise and a couple of minutes ago unveiled the Redmi Note 5A model, aimed at the budget/mid-range segment of the market. The newest member of the Redmi Note family comes with an impressive design and uses the same three-staged metal design most Redmi series models boast, along with a symmetrical border layout at the rear. It weighs 153 grams and its dimensions are just 153 x 76.2 x 7.7 mm.

redmi note 5a

The device relies on the 2.5D design on its glass to offer improved durability, and comes in 3 color variations: Champagne gold, Rose gold and Platinum silver. Recent rumors were true regarding the technical specs of the Redmi Note 5A model so we already know that it comes with a Snapdragon 435 SoC, packs a 5,5 inch HD display, runs on Android 7.1.1 and comes with MIUI 9 preinstalled, so you won’t have to wait for an update. 

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The Redmi Note 5A model has 4G/LTE support, dual SIM compatibility and packs a microSD slot for memory cards up to 128GB in storage size.

One of its most impressive (according to Xiaomi) features is its 16MP selfie camera, featuring 36 levels of beauty in the beauty mode and a front LED flash. There’s also a 13MP main camera on its back along with another flash light.

The device will be available starting tomorrow (August 22) in 2 versions:

  • Lite version (2GB+16GB) – 699 Yuan (€89)
  • Standard Version (3GB+32GB) – 899 Yuan (114€)
  • Higher Version (4GB+64GB) – 1199 Yuan (€152)
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31 Comments

  1. Faress ElFarissi
    August 21, 2017

    No fingerprint sensor !?

    • August 21, 2017

      it has one

      • Muhammad Yasir
        August 21, 2017

        where ?!

        • August 21, 2017

          Sheesh, just check it out here https://www.mi.com/redminote5as/ but next time do the googling first

          • Muhammad Yasir
            August 22, 2017

            yeah whatever

        • August 22, 2017

          the 16gb/2gb one doesn’t have one though. But the higher ones has it

          • Muhammad Yasir
            August 22, 2017

            that sucks !

      • Faress ElFarissi
        August 21, 2017

        The 4gb Version ?

        • August 22, 2017

          yep it has a fingerprint sensor only the 16gb/2gb lacks it.

  2. mf1gt3r
    August 21, 2017

    3000mah is a no go.

  3. Muhammad Yasir
    August 21, 2017

    where’s the FINGERPRINT ?!

  4. Faress ElFarissi
    August 21, 2017

    No fingerprint sensor !?

    • Micael
      August 21, 2017

      it has one

    • Guest
      August 21, 2017

      where ?!

    • Micael
      August 21, 2017

      Sheesh, just check it out here https://www.mi.com/redminote5as/ but next time do the googling first

    • Faress ElFarissi
      August 22, 2017

      The 4gb Version ?

    • Micael
      August 22, 2017

      yep it has a fingerprint sensor only the 16gb/2gb lacks it.

    • Micael
      August 22, 2017

      the 16gb/2gb one doesn’t have one though. But the higher ones has it

    • Guest
      August 22, 2017

      yeah whatever

    • Guest
      August 22, 2017

      that sucks !

    • Guest
      August 22, 2017

      that sucks !

  5. mf1gt3r
    August 21, 2017

    3000mah is a no go.

  6. Guest
    August 21, 2017

    where’s the FINGERPRINT ?!

  7. Wolvie
    August 22, 2017

    It is almost the same prices but lower soc spec compare to redmi note 4 pro (qualcomm SD625 version) so i don’t have any idea why any sane people want to choose redmi note 5A with SD435 ??

    • Auke van muisw
      August 22, 2017

      because it is pink?

  8. Hellvetta
    August 22, 2017

    Wow, they’ve paid attention to stupid girls segment. Right move, Xiaomi.

  9. Marc Borruat
    August 22, 2017

    Any idea guys when the real Redmi Note 5 is gonna be announced ?

  10. Guest
    August 22, 2017

    It is almost the same prices but lower soc spec compare to redmi note 4 pro (qualcomm SD625 version) so i don’t have any idea why any sane people want to choose redmi note 5A with SD435 ??

    • Auke van muisw
      August 22, 2017

      because it is pink?

  11. Hellvetta
    August 22, 2017

    Wow, they’ve paid attention to stupid girls segment. Right move, Xiaomi.

  12. Marc Borruat
    August 22, 2017

    Any idea guys when the real Redmi Note 5 is gonna be announced ?