Xiaomi had launched the Redmi Note 5A in China, few days back. This handset comes in two variants you can get with Snapdragon 425 chipset and with Snapdragon 435 chipset, the price will change accordingly.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A (SD 425)
This handset will be using Snapdragon 425 quad core processor with Adreno 308 GPU. It’s dual SIM and comes with 5.5 inch screen with 720p resolution. There is 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM and external micro SD support of 128GB.
Android 7.1.1 with MIUI 9 runs out of the box. Handset weight is 150 grams, rear camera is 13MP with f/2.2 aperture and front camera is 5MP with f/2.0 aperture. Key features are 4G, VoLTE, Infrared sensor, Bluetooth, GPS and WiFi. There is no finger print sensor and Redmi Note 5A houses a 3000 mAh battery.
Redmi Note 5A with Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 @ 1.4GHz is priced at RMB 699 (approx Rs. 6700) with 2GB/16GB.
The Redmi Note 5A comes with a separate micro SD slot.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A (SD 435)
This handset comes with Snapdragon 435 octa core processor with Adreno 505 GPU, it features a 5.5 inch 2.5D screen with 720p resolution. Android 7.1.1 with MIUI 9 runs the show with 3GB RAM/32GB ROM and optional 4GB RAM/64GB ROM.
This dual SIM handset is packed with 16MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture and front LED flash and the rear camera is 13MP, comes with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. This variant comes with finger print sensor and IR sensor.
Weight is 153 grams and other features are 4G, VoLTE, GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth. A 3000 mAh battery powers this handset. This Redmi Note 5A with SD 435 chipset is priced at RMB 899 (approx Rs. 8600) with 3GB/32GB and RMB 1199 (approx Rs. 11500) with 4GB/64GB.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A will go on sale in China.