Xiaomi Redmi A5

Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G Review

The Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G was released in March 2025 with a clear focus on budget-conscious users. Priced at BDT 10,999, it’s one of the most affordable Android 15 smartphones in Bangladesh right now. But is it worth your money?

Let’s break it down.

Design and Build Quality

• Size: 171.7 x 77.8 x 8.3 mm

• Weight: 193g

• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass

The design is functional. You’re not getting a premium look, but it doesn’t feel cheap either. It has a decent grip, and the Gorilla Glass gives it basic scratch resistance. The back panel looks standard, nothing flashy.

If you’ve held any Redmi device before, this one won’t surprise you. It’s solid, but nothing new.

Display Performance

• 6.88-inch IPS LCD

• 720 x 1640 pixels resolution

• Punch-hole camera design

The large screen size is useful for streaming and browsing. However, the HD+ resolution is a noticeable drawback. Text isn’t the sharpest, and you’ll see pixelation when viewing images up close. For the price, it’s acceptable, but don’t expect vibrant colors or high contrast.

If you mostly watch YouTube or scroll through Facebook, the display holds up. Just don’t expect crisp visuals or deep blacks.

Hardware and Software

• Chipset: Unisoc T7250 (12nm)

• CPU: Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz & 6×1.6 GHz)

• OS: Android 15

You’re getting Android 15, which is a plus. The phone feels responsive during everyday use — switching between apps, browsing, and using messaging apps is smooth enough.

But if you’re into gaming, expect limits. It handles Free Fire and Call of Duty Mobile on low settings, but not without frame drops. Multitasking with too many apps causes occasional slowdowns.

RAM and Storage Variants

• 64GB / 4GB

• 128GB / 4GB

• 128GB / 6GB

• Expandable via microSD

The 6GB RAM version offers noticeably smoother performance. If you plan to keep this phone for over a year, go for the 128GB/6GB combo. You’ll thank yourself later.

Camera Setup

• Rear: 32MP single camera

• Front: 8MP selfie shooter

• Video: 1080p@30fps

The 32MP rear camera sounds impressive on paper. In reality, it’s a basic shooter. Daylight photos are decent, but detail fades in low light. There’s no ultrawide or depth sensor, so you’re stuck with one lens.

Selfies are soft but usable. You won’t win photography contests with this phone, but you’ll get serviceable images for social media.

Video quality is stable at 1080p, but nothing more.

Battery and Charging

• 5200mAh

• 18W fast charging (wired)

Battery life is easily the best part. One charge lasts a full day — sometimes more. Even with moderate gaming and browsing, it stays strong. The 18W charging is just fast enough. A full charge takes around 2 hours.

If battery matters to you, this phone delivers.

Connectivity and Extras

• 4G support only

• Dual SIM

• USB Type-C

• Face unlock + fingerprint sensor

• Sensors: accelerometer, proximity, compass

You get all the essentials. No 5G, but 4G speeds are stable. Face unlock and fingerprint sensor work well — not lightning fast, but reliable. The addition of a USB Type-C port is good to see at this price.

Who Should Buy It?

You should consider this phone if:

• Your budget is under BDT 12,000

• You want a reliable device for calling, messaging, and light browsing

• Battery life is your top priority

• You’re a casual mobile gamer

• You don’t care about having multiple camera lenses