Xiaomi is seemingly gearing up to launch a new budget-friendly Redmi smartphone, and it recently passed through the FCC certification process. The device in question is the Redmi A5 which bears the codename 25028RN03L.
The FCC listing for the Redmi A5 suggests it will be a 5G-compatible phone with dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth connectivity. The listing also reveals that the phone has Android 15 OS, likely with Xiaomi’s custom HyperOS 2.0 on top. Storage options appear to include 3GB/64GB, 4GB/64GB, 4GB/128GB, and 6GB/128GB configurations.
Rebranded Poco C71?
According to a report by XiaomiTime, Xiaomi might also launch a rebranded version of the Redmi A5 as the POCO C71. Both phones, despite being entry-level devices, are expected to offer decent performance, display, camera quality, an NFC option, and a compact design – all at an affordable price point.
The leak also details different model numbers for the Redmi A5 and POCO C71 across various regions:
- Redmi A5
- 25028RN03G – Global Version
- 25028RN03Y – Global NFC Version (spotted on IMEI database)
- 25028RN03I – India Version
- 25028RN03A – Latin America Version (spotted on EEC)
- 25028RN03L – FCC-Listed Variant
- POCO C71
- 25028PC03G – Global Version (spotted on EEC)
- 25028PC03L – Global NFC Version
- 25028PC03I – Indian Version
- 25028PC03L – Latin America Version
As you can see, both devices share similar model numbers. And based on the model number scheme (2502…), they could launch sometime next month, in February 2025. We can expect more information to surface in the coming days, so stay tuned for further updates.
While the FCC listing provides some clues, there’s still a lot we don’t know about the Redmi A5 and POCO C71. Xiaomi hasn’t officially confirmed the existence of these devices, and details on pricing, specific launch dates, and full specifications remain under wraps.
We’ll be sure to keep you updated as more information about the Redmi A5 and POCO C71 becomes available.
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