Xiaomi·Budget · Released Nov 2016
Redmi 4A
The ultra-cheap entry phone with a 13 MP camera.
46/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$90
Color · Gold
Display
5.0" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 425
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
13 MP · f/2.2
Battery
3,120 mAh
Weight
131.5 g
AI Snapshot
A $90 entry bestseller.
Redmi 4A delivered a 13 MP camera, IR blaster and jack at just $90 in 2016 — one of the cheapest usable smartphones of its era and a huge emerging-market seller.
Subscores · 0–100
Display54
Camera48
Performance40
Battery64
Build56
Value70
- Just $90 with 13 MP.
- IR blaster + jack + microSD.
- Light 131.5 g.
- Decent battery.
Full specifications
Type
IPS LCD, 60 Hz
Size
5.0 inches
Resolution
1,280 × 720 px
Main
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Selfie
5 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -97.4%
This
42,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -95.2%
This
140
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -93.6%
This
520
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -98.5%
This
0.9 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Redmi 4A released?
The Redmi 4A was released in Nov 2016.
What is the Redmi 4A screen size and type?
The Redmi 4A has a 5.0" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Redmi 4A use?
The Redmi 4A is powered by the Snapdragon 425 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Redmi 4A have?
The Redmi 4A ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Redmi 4A battery capacity?
The Redmi 4A has a 3,120 mAh battery.
What is the Redmi 4A main camera?
The Redmi 4A has a 13 MP · f/2.2 main camera.
Does the Redmi 4A have 5G?
The Redmi 4A does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
How fast does the Redmi 4A charge?
The Redmi 4A supports 5 W wired charging.