Redmi has added a new 6GB + 128GB variant to its A4 5G lineup in India. Priced at ₹9,999, the new model is now available on Amazon India. It joins the existing 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB options launched last November.

Redmi A4 5G features

The phone’s specifications remain unchanged. It features a 6.88-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 600 nits peak brightness. It runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor and comes with Xiaomi’s HyperOS based on Android 14.

The Redmi A4 5G is powered by a 5160mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. It has a 50MP main rear camera and a 5MP front camera. Xiaomi has confirmed two years of software updates and four years of security patches.

It also includes dual SIM support, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 4GB of virtual RAM, Bluetooth 5.3, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Storage is UFS 2.2, and the RAM is LPDDR4X.

The phone supports Jio True 5G and has a halo glass back design. Dimensions are 171.88mm in height, 77.80mm in width, and 8.22mm in thickness. It weighs 212.35 grams.

In other news, Redmi has launched the Redmi Pad 2 in India, following its debut in Southeast Asia. This budget Android tablet features an 11-inch 2.5K LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Dolby Atmos quad speakers, and runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra chip.

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After the recent launch of the MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra-powered POCO C75 in the global market, the brand now appears to be looking to launch a 5G version of the device in India. 91mobiles has discovered the POCO C75 5G moniker on the MIUI ROM website which backs this claim. The site reveals that the device carries the model number 24116PCC1I for the Indian variant and will come with HyperOS 1, which is based on Android 14.

Additionally, 91mobiles has claimed that the device will be a rebranded version of the Redmi A4 5G, citing industry sources. For those unaware, the Redmi A4 5G is among the cheapest 5G smartphones in India which launched on November 20, 2024.

What this essentially means is that the specifications of the POCO C75 5G will likely be identical to the Redmi A4 5G. For those unaware, the Redmi A4 5G debuted with a tall 6.88-inch LCD display offering an impressive 120Hz refresh rate. The panel provides an HD+ resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio, and up to 600 nits of peak brightness.

Under the hood, the device houses a Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. There is an option to expand the storage up to 1TB using a microSD card.

The device draws power from a large 5160mAh battery, paired with 18W wired fast charging. For optics, it has a 50 MP primary camera on the back, alongside an auxiliary camera. The front camera is 5 MP. It offers a 3.5mm audio jack with FM Radio support, as well as dual-SIM support for connectivity. At launch, the Redmi A4 5G had a starting price tag of Rs 8,499, so it will be interesting to see how much the POCO rebrand will launch for.

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The Redmi A4 5G recently launched in India as one of the most affordable 5G smartphones, bringing next-gen connectivity to a wider audience. Powered by the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset, the device is designed to deliver solid performance on a budget. However, a significant limitation has surfaced: the Redmi A4 5G does not support Airtel’s 5G network in India. Instead, it is exclusively compatible with Jio’s 5G network. Here’s a detailed look at the issue and its implications for potential buyers.

Why Redmi A4 5G doesn’t support Airtel 5G?

Redmi’s product page reveals that the Redmi A4 5G supports only SA (Standalone) 5G networks and lacks compatibility with NSA (Non-Standalone) networks. This is the primary reason it cannot connect to Airtel’s 5G, which currently uses NSA architecture.

To explain further, Standalone (SA) 5G uses dedicated 5G network bands and entirely new radio technologies for a more advanced deployment. Non-Standalone (NSA) 5G, on the other hand, leverages existing 4G LTE infrastructure, sharing some frequency bands with 4G. This approach makes it more cost-effective and easier to deploy.

While SA 5G is considered technically superior, both architectures are capable of delivering similar user experiences, including speeds of up to 1Gbps.

Airtel has announced plans to roll out SA 5G in India, with tests currently underway in select locations like Bhubaneswar, Rewari, and Chennai. However, a nationwide deployment is still some time away, leaving Redmi A4 5G buyers with Jio as the only viable network for 5G connectivity. So those unwilling to switch to Jio should skip the Redmi A4 5G as well, as it loses its biggest highlight, 5G, when connected to Airtel (as of now).

What else does the Redmi A4 5G offer?

• Display: A 6.88-inch HD+ LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 600 nits of peak brightness.
• Battery: A massive 5,160mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
• Storage Options: Two variants—4GB/64GB for ₹8,499 and 4GB/128GB for ₹9,499.

The device goes on sale starting November 27 via Amazon, Mi.com, and offline stores, making it an appealing choice for budget-conscious buyers looking to experience 5G on Jio’s network.

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Xiaomi has just launched the Redmi A4 5G in the Indian market. The new device is a budget friendly smartphone, which arrives with some capable specs and features. So here’s everything you need to know regarding its hardware, pricing, availability, and more.

Redmi A4 5G: Specs and Features

The Redmi A4 5G was just announced with a tall 6.88-inch LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, HD+ resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, and up to 600 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, the new budget phone is equipped with the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2. This processor is paired with 4GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. Users can even expand the storage by up to 1TB with a microSD card slot.

A large 5,160mAh battery pack powers this device, which supports 18W wired fast charging. On the rear, the Redmi A4 5G has a 50-megapixel primary camera along with a secondary sensor. For selfies and video calls, you get a 5-megapixel camera. While this model weighs a hefty 212.35 grams, it measures a slim 8.22mm in thickness. Other notable features include Dual SIM support, side mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio, and Android 14 OS based Xiaomi HyperOS custom skin out of the box.

Pricing and Availability

The Redmi A4 5G arrives in two color options, namely Starry Black and Sparkle Purple. It is available in two storage configurations as well. The starting option with 4GB + 64GB costs 8,499 INR, while the 4GB + 128GB variant has a 9,499 INR price tag. So both models target the sub-10K INR price segment. Xiaomi will kick off the sales of the Redmi A4 5G in India on 27th November 2024. It will be available for purchase on the brand’s official website and Amazon India.

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With the announcement of the latest flagship chips, phones utilizing them started debuting a few weeks back. More such devices are expected to launch in the coming weeks.

Three brands have confirmed the announcement of new smartphones next week. There will be four launches and two of them will be from the same brand for different markets.

Firstly, Asus will take wraps off its next-gen gaming smartphone. Whereas Xiaomi will unveil its most affordable 5G smartphone to date in India.

Finally, Vivo will bring its recently released X200 series to Malaysia and a budget model to India.

Let’s take a look at these products one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

ROG Phone 9

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is scheduled to launch on November 19 (Tuesday). Like the previous generation, two devices are expected, namely ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro.

Both handsets will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. Similar to their predecessors, they will have a minimal design for gaming smartphones.

The vanilla model is tipped to arrive with a 6.78-inch FHD+ 165Hz OLED display, a 50MP (wide) + 13MP (ultrawide) + 5MP (macro) triple camera setup, a 32MP selfie camera, a 5,800mAh battery, and 65W charging support.

Vivo X200 Series

The Vivo X200 series is going global starting November 19 (Tuesday). Malaysia will be the first market to receive it.

The lineup will include two devices, such as Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro. The smaller Vivo X200 Pro Mini will not be making its way outside mainland China.

The phones come with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chip, Zeiss optics, a 120Hz LTPO OLED display, an IP69 rating (dust and water resistance), and 90W charging support. Both feature a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultrawide unit with autofocus, and a 32MP selfie camera. 

However, the pro has a 200MP 3.7x periscope camera as opposed to a 50MP 3x unit on the standard model. Additionally, the pro arrives with 30W wireless charging support, a USB 3.2 port, and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

Redmi A4 5G

The Redmi A4 5G is set to go official in India on November 20 (Wednesday). It is anticipated to change the landscape of affordable 5G smartphones in the country.

The handset will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chip. It will feature a circular camera module, a glass back, and a flat frame.

The device will come with a 6.88-inch 120Hz display, a 50MP main camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 5,160mAh battery. The base 4GB + 128GB variant of the product is tipped to cost ₹8,499 (including offers).

Vivo Y300

The Vivo Y300 will be officially unveiled in India on November 21 (Thursday). The handset will succeed the Y200 from earlier this year.

Talking about specs, the device will house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip and a 5,000mAh battery. It will sport a 50MP primary camera, a 32MP selfie camera, and a 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display,

Lastly, the product will be available in Titanium Silver, Dynamic Black, and Emerald Green color options.

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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch an important handset in India. The device is expected to be the most affordable 5G smartphone from the company retailing under ₹10,000.

The product in question is Redmi A4 5G. It is scheduled to go official in the country on November 20.

Here in this article let’s explore why this particular phone is crucial.

What makes Redmi A4 5G affordable?

The Redmi A4 5G houses a new entry-level 5G chip from Qualcomm. This system-on-chip (SoC) officially goes by Snapdragon 4s Gen 2.

Though it sounds like an upgraded version of Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, the chip is a watered-down variant. This is not bad since it is the primary reason the phone is affordable.

Despite being a downgraded chip, the SoC is better than offerings from MediaTek and Unisoc in the segment. 

For the unaware, the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 is a 4nm chip comprising an octa-core CPU and an unnamed Adreno GPU. The CPU consists of 2 x Corex-A78 cores clocked at 2GHz and 6 x Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8GHz.

The chip is primarily targeted at $100 5G smartphones. Thus, the Redmi A4 5G is the first device to use it as the lineup has been one of the top sellers since its introduction. The phone is expected to help popularise the chip.

The Competiton

Currently, there’s only one sub-₹10,000 5G smartphone in India called Tecno Pop 9 5G. Unfortunately, not many know about this phone which retails at ₹9,499. It is also the only handset to support contactless payments in its segment.

Soon, it will have a competitor in the form of Redmi A4 5G. The upcoming Xiaomi phone is tipped to cost just ₹8,499 (including offers). The selling price could be more or less the same as Pop 9 or a bit cheaper.

We expect more competitors to follow in the coming months.

The Future of Affordable 5G Smartphones in India

Following the launch of Redmi A4 5G, we expect more sub-₹10,000 5G smartphones in India.

These products will be either driven by the same Qualcomm chip or chips from other players. 

MediaTek and Unisoc could be already working on a competitor to Snapdragon 4s Gen 2. In the meantime, they might lower the price of their existing entry-level 5G chips to help OEMs with the competition.

If you have been following the Indian smartphone market for a long time, you may have already got an idea of how history is repeating itself. 

Exactly a decade ago, a similar important product debuted in India. This one too was from Xiaomi. For those wondering, we are talking about Redmi Note 4G, which laid the foundation for sub-₹10,000 4G smartphones in the country.

But will Xiaomi manage to recreate the success in the 5G era? Only time will tell.

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Following its unveiling at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, Xiaomi has locked in a launch date for the budget-focused Redmi A4 5G. The phone is now confirmed to launch in India on November 20th.

The confirmation comes alongside details on availability, key specifications, and a price point that reinforces the phone’s budget positioning. The Redmi A4 5G will be available for purchase via Xiaomi’s official site and Amazon.

Redmi A4 Specifications

As for the specs, the Redmi A4 5G is set to run on the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC. In fact, its the world’s first phone to feature this chip. It also supports 5G connectivity, making it the first in the Redmi A series to support 5G.

On the front, it features a large 6.88-inch display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, while the back will be home to a dual-camera setup led by a 50-megapixel sensor.

All this will be powered by a hefty 5,160mAh battery with support for fast charging. Leaks suggest 18W wired charging might be on the table. The phone is expected to run Android 14 with Xiaomi’s custom HyperOS 1.0 skin on top.

An 8-megapixel front camera is also a possibility, along with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.  

The main draw of the Redmi A4 will be its affordable price. Xiaomi has confirmed it will be priced under Rs. 10,000 in India, and reports suggest a possible starting price of Rs. 8,499 for the base variant (4GB RAM and 128GB storage), including bank and launch offers among other discounts.

The Redmi A4 5G offers major upgrades over the A3 4G, including 5G connectivity, a faster refresh rate, and a more powerful processor. While the A3 4G was limited to a 60Hz refresh rate and an entry-level chipset with 4G support, the A4 5G sets a new benchmark in the affordable 5G market. It delivers improved performance and modern features without a significant price increase.

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Xiaomi officially announced the Redmi A4 5G a few days ago, but didn’t reveal much about the device. Thanks to industry sources (via Smartprix) now we have more information about the device including the pricing.
The Redmi A4 5G is set to launch in India at ₹8,499 (including launch offers and discounts) for the 4GB RAM + 128GBstorage variant.

Positioned as an affordable entry point for consumers looking to transition to 5G technology, the device offers just that with only slightly higher than the ₹8,299 price tag of the 4GB RAM + 128GB version of the Redmi A3.

Redmi A4 5G Specifications:

The Redmi A4 5G boasts a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HD+ resolution, providing smoother visuals compared to traditional 60Hz panels. It is powered by the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset, built on a 4nm process, making it the first smartphone in India to feature this processor. The chipset is designed to deliver efficient performance with 5G capabilities, ideal for budget-conscious consumers seeking a future-ready device​.

The phone is equipped with a 50MP main rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, ensuring clear and sharp photos, and an 8MP front camera for selfies. Running on Android 14 with Xiaomi’s new HyperOS 1.0 skin, the Redmi A4 5G promises a smooth user experience. Other features include a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a USB Type-C port​.

Comparison with Redmi A3 4G

Compared to the Redmi A3 4G, the A4 5G brings significant upgrades, notably 5G connectivity, a faster refresh rate, and a more powerful processor. The A3 4G was limited to a 60Hz refresh rate and used an entry-level chipset with 4G connectivity. The A4 5G aims to set a new benchmark in the affordable 5G market by providing improved performance and modern features without a substantial price increase.

Availability

Redmi A4 5G will be available starting in November. Consumers can look forward to this device as an accessible option for upgrading to 5G without breaking the bank.

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Xiaomi, in partnership with Qualcomm, has just announced the Redmi A4 5G at the Indian Mobile Congress (2024) to be the country’s first smartphone powered by the 4nm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chip.

This phone is positioned as an entry-level device that combines 5G connectivity and a reasonably good performance together.

Redmi A4 5G specifications:

The phone is built around a 6.7-inch LCD panel with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. As for the back, the company showcased the phone in two different color options.

While Xiaomi didn’t reveal the full specification of the device, it’s expected to pack a 5000mAh battery and support 18W charging, up from 10W of the Redmi A3.

As mentioned above, the new Snapdragon chip brings a major improvement in performance as compared to the predecessor. To give you an idea, the 4s Gen 2 chip scores over 800 and 1900 in Geekbench single and multi-core tests respectively, which is more than double the scores of the Helio G36 (12nm) of the predecessor.

The 4nm process node also suggests a notable improvement in power efficiency, which should result in a considerable improvement in battery life.

For those interested, the CPU consists of two Cortex-A78 performance cores clocked at up to 2GHz, and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores clocked at 1.8GHz.

As for the cameras, the rear setup includes a 50MP main camera and an undisclosed secondary sensor, which is also a big jump from the 8MP + 0.08MP rear setup of the predecessor. The main camera should offer reasonably detailed shots in a good lighting condition. There is an 8MP selfie shooter in the front.

Unfortunately, the company did not reveal anything else about the specifications of the device.

Pricing and availability:

While the company didn’t disclose the exact number, they confirmed that it would be priced under Rs 10,000 and would hit the market ‘soon.’

To recall, the Redmi A3 launched back in February this year. So we can expect the successor to launch early next year or even towards the end of this year.

(Via)

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