Xiaomi·Budget · Released Oct 2017
Redmi 5A
"Desh Ka Smartphone" — the budget phone India couldn't stop buying.
46/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$90
Color · Grey
Display
5.0" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 425
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
13 MP · f/2.2
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
137 g
AI Snapshot
India's budget phenomenon.
Redmi 5A — marketed as "Desh Ka Smartphone" — sold in the tens of millions in India at $90 with a 13 MP camera, IR blaster and jack.
Subscores · 0–100
Display54
Camera48
Performance40
Battery62
Build54
Value72
- $90 "Desh Ka Smartphone".
- 13 MP + IR + jack + microSD.
- Light 137 g.
- India bestseller.
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 5A released?
The Redmi 5A was released in Oct 2017.
What is the Redmi 5A screen size and type?
The Redmi 5A has a 5.0" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Redmi 5A use?
The Redmi 5A is powered by the Snapdragon 425 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Redmi 5A have?
The Redmi 5A ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Redmi 5A battery capacity?
The Redmi 5A has a 3,000 mAh battery.
What is the Redmi 5A main camera?
The Redmi 5A has a 13 MP · f/2.2 main camera.
Does the Redmi 5A have 5G?
The Redmi 5A does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
How fast does the Redmi 5A charge?
The Redmi 5A supports 5 W wired charging.