Running on Xiaomi’s MIUI out of the box, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5a is an LTE-enabled 5.5-incher with a selling price of no more than ₦50k.
Quick Details
- Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
- Display: 5.5 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (720 x 1280 pixels)
- Software: Android v7.0 (Nougat)
- Processor: Quad-core CPU (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425)
- Memory: 2GB RAM | 16GB ROM
- Cameras: Front — 5 MP | Rear — 13 MP (f/2.2, PDAF, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video)
- Battery: 3080 mAh
- Price: Check today’s price
Software, Display, Hardware
As initially pointed out, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5a is a 4G-enabled dual-SIM Android device running on the Nougat variant of the operating system skinned by Xiaomi.
The device, which features a metallic build, by the way, has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD touch display having a 720 by 1280 pixel resolution and a pixel density of 267.
Under its hood sits a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC which is a Quad-core CPU. That and the Adreno 308 GPU for processing graphics as well as 2GB of RAM for ‘seamless’ multitasking.
Onboard storage aboard the device is a meager 16GB which, thankfully, can be extended by means of a microSD card (supports capacities up to 256GB)
Cameras, Security, Battery
For selfies and snaps, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5a features a 5-megapixel front-facing shooter while the primary camera, on the other hand, is a 13-megapixel lens with an f/2.2 aperture and support for phase detection autofocus, and 1080p video recording at 30fps.
The device does not feature any sensor for security and a non-removable 3080 mAh Li-Ion battery is embedded within the device for providing power.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5a Price in Nigeria
As at publishing this piece, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5a is not officially available in Nigeria but can be purchased online for between ₦43,000 ($115) and ₦51,000 ($135).
How much you’d end up paying depends on the store you buy from.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5a Full Device Specifications
Here are the full essential details about the device…
Network and Software
| 2G | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes — Bands: 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Operating System | Android v7.0 (Nougat) |
Design and Display
| Dimensions | 153 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 150g |
| Build | Metal |
| Colors | Gold, Rose Gold, Silver |
| Display Size | 5.5 inches |
| Display Type | IPS LCD Touchscreen |
| Display Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Display Protection | – |
Performance and Hardware
| Processor Name | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 |
| Processor Type | Quad-core CPU |
| GPU | Adreno 308 |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Internal Memory | 16GB |
| SD Card Support | Yes (up to 256GB) |
Cameras
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP (f/2.2, PDAF, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video) |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 3080 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | – |
Connectivity and Multimedia
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes (802.11 b/g/n) |
| GPS | Yes |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 |
| OTG | – |
| Music Player | Yes |
| Video Player | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Other Features
| Fingerprint Sensor | – |
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