Although Xiaomi sells expensive smartphones, the company’s cheaper handsets are popular worldwide. In fact, in India. Xiaomi is known as Redmi among commoners, thanks to value for money phones like Redmi A series, Redmi number series, and Redmi Note series. The latter series has now achieved a huge milestone, as per Xiaomi.

Yesterday, ahead of the Mi 11 global launch event, Xiaomi India announced a brag-worthy achievement on its various social media handles.

The Chinese smartphone maker revealed that it has shipped over 200 million units of Redmi Note series phones globally to date. This data is sourced from the firm’s own ‘Xiaomi Data Center’.

It is not surprising to learn that the global shipments of the Redmi Note series have exceeded 200 million units since its inception. This series has been the heart of Xiaomi’s product lineup ever since it was introduced.

Redmi Notes have been unbeatable in their price segment for a very long time. However, that began to change when realme entered the scene. But being an established product lineup, they are still as popular as they were before.

That said, Xiaomi is known for announcing its milestones ahead of releasing new devices. Hence, we think the Redmi Note 10 series is just around the corner. The upcoming series is reported to include two models, namely Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro. As of now, we are only aware of the storage configurations and color variants of these handsets.

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On May 31, Xiaomi had announced the all new MIUI 10 ROM. At the beginning of June, it had rolled out the Developer ROM closed beta in China for first batch of devices and the same devices had received public beta by the end of the month. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released the developer ROM closed beta to the second batch of devices.

The first batch of devices that were treated with MIUI 10 Developer ROM included Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, Mi 6, Mi MIX 2S, Mi MIX 2, Mi MIX, Mi Note 2, Redmi S2 and Redmi Note 5. Since the registrations for the Developer ROM closed beta ended yesterday in China, the company has made it available to the second batch of Xiaomi phones starting from today. After the closed beta testing comes to an end, the public beta is likely to arrive for the same second batch of devices by the end of this month.

The second batch of 17 Xiaomi phones that are now receiving the MIUI 10 Developer ROM closed beta are Xiaomi Mi Note 3, Mi 5S Plus, Mi 5S, Mi 5X, Mi 5C, Mi 4C, Mi 4S, Mi Max, Mi Max Prime, Mi Max 2, Redmi Note 5A, Note 5A Prime, Redmi Note 4X (Snapdragon variant), Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi 5, Redmi 5A and Redmi 4X.

The company has stated that the arrival of the public beta of Mi 5X will be delayed. The specific release time for the smartphone will be announced through its social media channels. By this, Xiaomi is bringing the latest MIUI 10 to a total of 27 smartphones.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 gets MIUI 10 global beta update

The MIUI 10 Developer ROM closed beta can be installed in two ways. Devices on MIUI 6, 7, 8 and 9 developer version can navigate to System Settings > My Device > MIUI version and then access the direct OTA update. It is recommended to back up devices on MIUI 6, 7, 8 and 9 stable versions are recommended ad then install the upgrade via fastboot with unlocked bootloader.

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Vivo has launched a new smartphone in India. The Vivo Y53i is an entry-level phone based on its specs but just like the Y71, Vivo gets the pricing wrong.

The Vivo Y53i is supposed to take on phones like the Redmi 5A and the Redmi Y1 Lite (2GB version). It has a 5” screen with a 960 x 540 resolution. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 425 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage.

There is an 8MP camera on the back of the phone and a 5MP camera in front for selfies. Unlike the Redmis mentioned above, it runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and packs a 2500mAh battery.

It doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner like its competitors but it does have Face Unlock. It also has 4G LTE, VoLTE, Bluetooth, and a micro USB port.

Vivo has put a Rs. 7,990 (~$121) price tag on the Y53i. This is higher than the Redmi 5A which has an HD display and a bigger 3000mAh battery for Rs. 5,999 (~$90) and the bigger Redmi Y1 Lite which is Rs. 6,999 (~$106). It is also nearly the same price as the Redmi 5 (2GB+16GB) that has a 5.7” HD+ screen, a SD450 SoC, a 3,300mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner, and sells for Rs. 7,999.

READ MORE: Vivo V9 Youth Now Available for Buying with Rs. 18,990 (~$287) Pricing in India

The Vivo Y53i will be sold by Mahesh Telecom offline. There is no info on online availability.

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The Redmi 5 has been officially unveiled in India. However, India isn’t the only country that got a new Xiaomi phone today. Xiaomi also launched the Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi Note 5A, and Redmi Note 5A Prime in Mexico.

Redmi 5 Plus

The Redmi 5 Plus is actually the same phone known as the Redmi Note 5 in India. It has a 5.99” 18:9 display with a 2160 x 1080 resolution and is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor. The version released in Mexico is the 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM variant.

There is a 12MP 1.25um camera on the rear and a 5MP front facing camera with selfie light. It has dual SIM slots, a rear mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 4,000mAh battery.

The Redmi 5 Plus will sell for MXN4,599 (~$247) and will come with an ultra-slim case. It will be available at Telcel starting next week.

Redmi Note 5A and Redmi Note 5A Prime

The Redmi Note 5A is more of a lower-level mid-range phone. It has a 5.5” HD display covered with Gorilla Glass, a Snapdragon 425 processor, and 2GB of RAM. It also comes with 16GB of expandable storage.

A 13MP f/2.2 camera with PDAF sits on its rear and in front is a 5MP f/2.0 camera. There is Bluetooth 4.2, an audio jack, IR sensor, and support for LTE bands 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, and 40. A 3080mAh battery powers it.

The Redmi Note 5A Prime has the same display but a Snapdragon 435 processor. It also comes with a 16MP front camera with flash but the same rear camera. Unlike the Note 5A, the Prime version has a fingerprint scanner mounted on its rear. Battery capacity is the same at 3080mAh.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi 7 May Arrive with Display Notch, 3D Facial Recognition

Xiaomi has put a MXN3,499 (~$188) price tag on the Redmi Note 5A. The Redmi Note 5A Prime will be sold on Amazon Mexico at MXN4298 (~$231) but for an undisclosed limited time buyers will be able to purchase it for MXN2999 (~$161) starting tomorrow. Both phones will be available in Gray and Gold.

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China celebrates 11^th of November as Singles’ Day. It is world’s biggest online shopping day. On this day, various tech brands offer their devices with attractive discounts. Xiaomi has confirmed on the special deals that will be available on AliExpress on the upcoming 11/11 shopping day.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 and Mi 6

During the 11/11 sale, Xiaomi will be selling 300 units of the Mi MIX 2 flagship phone with a price tag of $489.99. It means that the phablet will be available with an attractive discount of around $123 over its usual price of $612.49. The 64 GB Xiaomi Mi 6 will be available for $369 on Nov. 11. The company will be providing only 500 units of Mi 6 at discounted price.

Xiaomi Mi A1 and Mi Max 2

Xiaomi will be the slashing the price of Mi A1 from $243.74 to $194.99. Also, it will be selling 2,000 units of the Mi A1 on Nov. 11. Xiaomi will be offering 1,140 units of Xiaomi Mi Max 2 with a price tag of $217.99. Its usual pricing is $279.47.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

The Redmi Note 5A with 16 GB storage will be available with an impressive pricing of $99. Xiaomi will be providing 1,250 units of the phablet at such a low price during the upcoming sale. Its 32 GB variant will be available for $136.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and Redmi 4X

The Chinese manufacturer will be offering 4,000 units of Redmi Note 4 with a discounted price tag of $136.99. Its usual pricing is $171.24. The phablet will be available in 3 GB and 4 GB RAM options. The 32 GB Redmi 4X will be available for $116. Xiaomi will be selling 1,120 units of Redmi 4X on Nov. 11.

Xiaomi Notebook Air 13.3

Xiaomi Notebook Air 13.3 will be available for $799 after a discount of $200. The company will be providing only 1,000 units for $799 on 11/11.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2

The $9 discount on Mi Band 2 will allow users to purchase it for $20.99.  The Chinese firm will be giving away 5,400 units of Mi Band 2 at discounted price.

All the aforementioned smartphones are global version devices. The company is also offering attractive price cuts on Mi Box 3 and Mijia Mini Action Camera.

What do you think about the above discounts? Will purchase any of the above listed devices? Share us your thoughts by adding your comments below.

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Xiaomi has recently launched the Redmi Note 5A with low-end specs. However, Xiaomi fans are eagerly waiting for the arrival of Redmi Note 5 that is expected to arrive with better specs along with dual rear cameras. Fresh information suggests that the three variants of Redmi Note 5 and a Redmi 5 Plus are likely to debut before Nov. 11.

Singles’ Day that is arriving on Nov. 11 is the biggest online shopping festival of China. It appears that Xiaomi is looking forward to make the most of the upcoming 11/11 annual shopping festival by announcing the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi 5 Plus before it.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5’s Standard variant that will be driven by MediaTek Helio P25 is likely to come in two choices. There could be 16 GB and 32 GB storage options with each one featuring 3 GB of RAM. These models are rumored to be respectively priced at 999 Yuan (~$150) and 1,299 Yuan (~$195).

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 5A in already available for preorder on Giztop!

The Redmi Note 5 High model is speculated to be driven by Snapdragon 630 chipset. It is rumored to include 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. It may be priced around 1,599 Yuan (~$240). Even though the Redmi Note 5 has recently appeared on Geekbench with an aging Snapdragon 617 chipset, it seems that there is some error with the listing as it is pegged to be fueled by SD 630 SoC.

As previous reports have revealed, the Redmi Note 5 models may arrive with 5.65-inch FHD+ display from Pegasus that will deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9. It will not only sport full screen design, but also feature dual rear cameras with 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel sensors. The rear side of the Note 5 will also include a fingerprint reader.

Xiaomi is also rumored to announce a cheap full screen design phone called Redmi 5 Plus before 11/11. It is likely to feature a 5.7-inch display that will support 720 pixels. It may feature Snapdragon 450 chipset. Speculations are rife that it will be coming with a price tag of 799 Yuan (~$120).

More information on these Xiaomi phones are expected in the coming weeks.

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A new Xiaomi phone with model number MDG6S has been approved by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. Around two months ago, a Xiaomi phone with model number MDT6 was certified by TENAA in China. The MDT6 phone was launched as Redmi Note 5A in August.  Since the launch of Note 5A, Xiaomi has not released the budget phablet outside of China. Hence, speculations claim that it could be the Redmi Note 5A Prime/Plus smartphone or it could also be the Redmi Note 5.

The appearance of MDG6S at FCC, could mean that the smartphone may get a Western release. One of the images that show the measurement of the smartphone suggests that the length of the MDG6S is slightly above 15cm. This indicates that it could be a Redmi Note series phone. The other images show the charger and the USB cable that would be coming along with the phone.

The topside of the smartphone features a 3.5mm audio jack and an IR blaster. The rear side of the phone features a fingerprint reader and an LED enabled single camera is present at the top-left corner. The upper and lower antenna bands are also visible on the back panel.

The body of the phone seems to be made of metal. A microUSB port placed between a pair of external speakers can be seen at the bottom side of the phone.

The right side of the MDG6S phone seems to feature volume control buttons and Power key. Its left side appears to feature a hybrid SIM slot. The display of the phone has thick bezels on its top and bottom and the side bezels appear to be thin. Since the frontal appearance of the MDG6S resembles with the Note 5A, it seems to be a Prime or Plus version of the phone. However, there is no information available on its specifications.

Read More: Xiaomi is Reportedly Working with Qualcomm on Optimizing Snapdragon 845 for Xiaomi Mi 7

Rumors have it that the Redmi Note 5 would be arriving with a 5.5-inch display that will support full HD resolution. It is speculated to feature MediaTek Helio P25 or Snapdragon 660 chipset. It is rumored to arrive in 3 GB or 4 GB RAM variants. It is also speculated to come in storage models like 32 GB and 64 GB.

The rumor mill has even speculated that the Redmi Note 5 would be coming with dual rear cameras. It is expected to be loaded with MIUI 9 flavored Android 7.1 Nougat. It may include a 4,000mAh battery.

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Xiaomi has recently launched the Mi MIX 2 and Mi Note 3 smartphones and it seems that the company is soon going to unveil its upcoming Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5 series of smartphones. An image of the Redmi 5 Plus has surfaced on Weibo. However, the image does not show the actual handset, but it looks like a closeup shot of the box package or a poster of Redmi 5 Plus.

The Redmi 5 Plus moniker suggests that it could be an advanced edition of Redmi 5. Since Xiaomi had released Redmi 4A has a lower variant of the Redmi 5, the company is likely to launch Redmi 5A also this year alongside Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus. The Redmi 5A has been allegedly spotted on TENAA’s site which suggests that the company may soon debut the Redmi 5 series in China.

There is no information available on the specifications of the Redmi 5 Plus. Like the predecessor Redmi phones, the Redmi 5 Plus is pegged to feature a 5-inch display. It is likely that the Redmi 5 will sport the same design as the upcoming Redmi Note 5.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 5A Seems to Have Surfaced on TENAA as Xiaomi MCT3B

Recent leaks have revealed that the budget phablet would be driven by MediaTek Helio P25 and it would be coming in two variants such as: 3 GB of RAM + 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The handset is also expected to arrive in a Snapdragon chipset edition.

Speculations also hint that the Redmi Note 5 would be blessed with dual rear cameras that would include a 16-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor. It is expected to house a 4,000mAh battery. Like the predecessor Redmi Note phones, the Redmi Note 5 is slated to arrive with a 5.5-inch display and it would be featuring a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. Other speculated specs of the phablet include 12-megapixel selfie snapper, MIUI 9 flavored Android 7.1 Nougat and a USB-C port.

The base model of the Redmi Note 5 is expected to arrive with a price tag of 999 Yuan (~$151). The higher model is rumored to be priced at 1,299 Yuan (~$196).

The Redmi 4X was launched with a pricing of 699 Yuan (~$106). Hence, the Redmi 5 Plus is speculated to cost around 899 Yuan (~$136) and the Redmi 5 may be priced around 799 Yuan (~$121).

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Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series has been one of the most successful among budget smartphones. I have the cheapest version of the Redmi Note 5a that costs just about $120 but it offers a lot of features for the price. Learn more in the full Xiaomi Redmi Note  5a review.

VIDEO REVIEW

UNBOXING

The phone ships in a rather unusual for Xiaomi red box. Inside of it, you can find all the usual stuff, no extras included.

DESIGN and DISPLAY

As far as design goes, the Redmi Note 5a is kind of plain looking and it is very similar to the Redmi 4a. The phone is made entirely of plastic and while it does not look or feel premium, the build quality is excellent.

The 5.5” display sports only 72op resolution but it is still quite sharp for everyday use.

We do have an IR blaster, a notification LED light and 5MP selfie shooter but the buttons are not backlit.

There is no fingerprint scanner on this phone whereas the Prime model has this feature.

As for the camera, we have a 13MP shooter with a single LED flash.

The sound quality via the headset jack is pretty good and the loudspeaker is not bad at all for the price of the phone.

HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE

The hardware configuration is not really impressive on the Redmi Note 5a but this is what you have to expect at this price point.

The phone has a Snapdragon 425 chip, just 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. What is awesome, is that there is a dedicated microSD card slot along with a dual-SIM card tray. I think this should become a standard feature on each phone.

The gaming performance is pretty good overall. However, you should expect some skipped frames in some of the 3D games if you play them on the highest graphics settings.

BENCHMARKS

USER INTERFACE

My Redmi Note 5a shipped with the original Chinese ROM, meaning that I had to install Google Services myself but it takes just a minute to do that. MIUI 8.5 is based on Android 7.1 and if you used any Xiaomi phone before, you will feel right at home as nothing has really changed much. We have the same looks, features, customization options and little tweaks to make the phone look your own.

I’ve installed a lot of apps as usual and I found the phone to be snappy and responsive all the time and that’s the most important thing on any phone.

IMAGE QUALITY

The image quality is quite good considering the fact this is a $120 phone. However, even at this price point, I would love to see more detail and sharpness in the pictures.

The low-light camera performance is quite good but again, this is a budget phone camera after all.

The selfies look nice and clear, I don’t have many complaints here.

The 1080p video is above average as the footage could look sharper but that is the case with most of the phones in this price range.

The 1080p selfie video looks great. The sound recording quality could have been decent but there is a lot of background noise, which is caused by a poor implementation of noise reduction or other stuff.

Download full resolution camera samples

CONNECTIVITY

As far as connectivity goes, I have no complaints.  Everything, including Wifi, Bluetooth, and GPS works fine. Also, the call quality and signal reception are decent.

BATTERY LIFE

A 3080mAh battery performs very well, like on most of the Xiaomi phones. Depending on how you use the phone, you should expect to achieve 8 or 9 hours of screen-on time. Well, these were my results.

The phone supports Qualcomm® Quick Charge 2.0 technology but it ships just with a regular charger. It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the device.

CONCLUSIONS

The Redmi Note 5a is another budget phone made Xiaomi. Again, it offers quite a lot of value for the price but honestly, I don’t see any significant upgrades over the last generation models.

I would love to see a slightly better camera and a fingerprint scanner even at this price point but overall,  I still think that the Xiaomi Note Redmi 5a is a solid phone for the price but you can also check out the older Xiaomi phones, as they are very similar to this one.

What do you guys think about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5a?

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Xiaomi launched the budget Redmi Note 5A last month with a build quality which it touts to be of flagship quality. The mobile phone was made available in two versions; a standard version which is powered by a Snapdragon 425 and has 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. There was also a higher variant with Snapdragon 435 and a variant with 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and another variant with 4GB + 64GB storage. All versions come with dedicated microSD slots and dual SIM slot unlike in the past when the second SIM slot double as a microSD slot.

The Redmi Note 5A immediately went on sale the same day it was launched but the top-most variant packing a Snapdragon 435 chip, 4GB + 64GB  memory was not made available for purchase. But all that has changed as Xiaomi put up the 4GB + 64GB variant up on sale and it is priced at just 1199 Yuan (~$180). Xiaomi disclosed that the high-end version would be available for sale on September 15 at 0.00 hours. The sales apparently was a flash sale as the variant is no longer available on Mi Mall.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Now Available On Giztop

The tech giant is yet to disclose when next the variant would be available to buy but it obviously would be a while before this variant can be snapped up from online retailers outside of China. But as time goes on, Xiaomi will surely make it available in large quantity as it will be a hot selling product considering the price tag. For now, only the 2GB + 16GB and the 3Gb + 32GB variants are readily available.

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5A early this week as the first of the 5th gen Redmi line. The Note 5A comes in three different variants with different specs and prices. Giztop, our online shop now has the 3GB RAM variant in stock.

All three variants have the same 5.5-inch HD display, 13MP rear camera, 3080mAh battery and run MIUI 9. Where the 3GB RAM model (and 4GB too) differs includes having a Snapdragon 435 processor, a 16MP front facing camera with LED flash, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Redmi Note 5A has a dedicated microSD card slot. That means if 32GB isn’t enough storage for you, you can throw in a microSD card and not have to sacrifice any of the nano SIM slots.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Back Shell Leaks, Metal Or Ceramic?

The 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM Redmi Note 5A retails for $159 and is available only in Champagne Gold for now. Shipping is world wide, so if you are interested, go ahead and place your order.

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Xiaomi’s sales have picked up this year. Last quarter, their recorded shipments propelled them to fifth position globally. Digitimes reports that their Q3 shipments may as well reach 25-30 million units.

The increase in shipments according to industry sources is as a result of the release of multiple models. Xiaomi keeps pushing out newer models with multiple variants that are priced competitively.

Its latest smartphone, the Redmi Note 5A comes in three variants. The cheapest starts at ¥699 ($105) and goes up to ¥1199 ($180) for a 4GB RAM model. This is just the first of the fifth generation Redmi line.

It also released the dual camera Mi 5X last month, which has the same camera sensors as its flagship, the Mi 6 but with a less powerful processor and of course a lesser price(¥1499/$225).

There are rumors that its large screen flagship, the Mi Note 3 may launch soon. Let’s also not forget that there is the Mi MIX 2 and possibly a Snapdragon 836 refresh of the Mi 6.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi A1 Could be the Next Android One Smartphone

Strategy Analytics says Xiaomi shipped 23.2 million smartphones in Q2 2017, a 58% increase over Q2 2016. Last month, its CEO announced a target of 100 million smartphones for 2018.

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Today, Xiaomi announced the latest super low-end smartphone in its Redmi Note series — the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. We have already covered the launch in detail and you can read more about the phone from here. But here, let’s talk about the Redmi Note 5A variants. There are two major variants announced, a 2GB + 16GB model and a 3GB + 32GB model. The third variant just adds an extra RAM and storage — 4GB + 64GB to the 3GB RAM version.

So, what are the differences between Redmi Note 5A’s Low vs High version? As a matter of fact, quite a lot! In fact, given the differences, you can even consider them to be totally different models rather than just variants. It’s like the Redmi 4A vs Redmi 4, but instead of treating the two as different models, here Xiaomi has differentiated them as variants.

Redmi Note 5A Low version vs High version: Key Differences

To make things simple, I have made a table highlighting the differences between these two variants. The models have slight differences in thickness, weight, cameras, displays, memory and even design (due to the fingerprint sensor at the back of the high version). The processors are also different with a quad-core SD425 powering the low version vs a faster octa-core SD435 inside the high-version.

Check out all the differences down below.

For a $30 difference, you get a lot more value from the 3GB RAM model of the Redmi Note 5A. What do you think?

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The reign of the fourth is over as Xiaomi announces the first of the Fifth-Gen Redmi Series. After months of leaks, the Redmi Note 5A is now official.

The Redmi Note 5A can be said to be the successor to the Redmi 4A released in November 2016. The 4A was the cheapest Xiaomi phone ever made but didn’t compromise on quality. The Note 5A is slightly more expensive but has specs that justify the increase.

Redmi Note 5A Design

Xiaomi hasn’t really changed the design of the series. The Redmi Note 5A is just a bigger version of its successor, though it has ditched the polycarbonate body for metal.

The speaker has been moved from the back to the bottom just beside the micro USB port. The rear camera still sits on the antenna line but the LED flash is now on the right.

This is the Redmi series so it is still uses capacitive buttons. Power button and volume rocker are on the right and the SIM tray is on the left. Sitting at the top is an audio jack and an IR blaster.

Redmi Note 5A Specs

The first major change is the display. Instead of the 5-inch size of the Redmi 4A, the Note 5A moves to a 5.5-inch display but keeps the resolution at 720p. Xiaomi says even with the increase in size, it can still be operated with one hand.

We checked out the dimensions since it doesn’t sport thinner bezels. The Redmi Note 5A measures 153 x 76.2 x 7.7 mm. While there is a significant increase in the length and breadth of the phone, it is thinner than the Redmi 4A.

The Note 5A comes in three different variants:

1. A 2GB RAM + 16GB model powered by the Snapdragon 425 mobile platform and no fingerprint scanner.
2. A 3GB RAM + 32GB model with a Snapdragon 435 processor and a rear fingerprint scanner. The display is also covered with a 2.5D glass.
3. A 4GB RAM + 64GB model with a Snapdragon 435 SoC and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Redmi Note 5A continues with the upgrade with a 16MP front camera and front flash limited to the (3GB and 4GB models only). Seems it is all about the selfies with this device. The camera has a f/2.0 aperture with a 76.4° viewing angle and beauty mode for videos too.

The base model has a 5MP f/2.0 front camera but skips the flash. The rear camera for all three models is a 13MP f/2.2 sensor with PDAF, HDR, and low-light enhancement.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A is the first of Xiaomi devices in a long while with a dedicated microSD card slot. So irrespective of the version you buy, you get a SIM tray with two SIM slots (nano only) and a microSD slot (128GB max).

The phone ships with MIUI 9 out of the box, bringing features like split-screen multitasking, image search, and an AI assistant. There is a 3080mAh battery under the hood that supplies juice. Check out full Redmi Note 5A specs here.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi A1 Could be the Next Android One Smartphone

Redmi Note 5A Availability and Price

The Redmi Note 5A comes in Champagne Gold, Platinum Silver Gray and Rose Gold.

The 2GB RAM base model is priced at ¥699 (~$105), the 3GB RAM model will sell for ¥899 (~$135) and the 4GB RAM edition will go for ¥1199 (~$180).

Sale begins tomorrow on the official Xiaomi website and on JD.com at 10:00 AM. As at the time of writing there have been more than 86,000 registrations recorded on JD.com.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A is confirmed to debut today in China at 7:30 PM local time. It will be budget phone with modest specs and cheap pricing. The company is expected to hold a live webcast event to showcase the launch of Note 5A. Here is a rumor roundup of the Redmi Note 5A.

Design and Display

The Redmi Note 5A is unlikely to come with a full metallic body. It is expected to come with a plastic body with a metallic finish. It is expected to come in color options like gold, pink, and silver as shown in an official image. However, the TENAA listing of the budget phablet has suggested that tit would be also coming in additional colors like red, blue, rose gold, and gray.  The Redmi Note 5A measures 153.3 x 76.3 x 7.31 grams and it is expected to weigh around 150 grams.

The smartphone is expected to arrive in two variants. The lower configuration model could be called Redmi Note 5A and there will be a higher model called Redmi Note 5A Pro or Prime or it may be simply called Redmi Note 5. The Note 5A is expected to arrive with a 5.5-inch HD display whereas the Note 5A Pro may feature a 5.5-inch full HD screen.

Chipset, RAM and Storage

According to the TENAA listing, the Redmi Note A is powered by Snapdragon 425 chipset and it features 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of native storage. The higher model may be powered by Snapdragon 430 chipset or a more powerful Snapdragon chip. It is expected to feature 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of inbuilt storage. The highest configuration model may come with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. It is also expected to come with a microSD card slot.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi A1 Could be the Next Android One Smartphone

Camera, Other Features and Pricing

The Redmi Note 5A is expected to come with 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 5A will be arriving with a selfie LED flash. Hence, it will be the first phone from the company to feature a frontal flash. The higher variant may feature a 16-megapixel rear snapper.

The Redmi Note 5A may come with Android 7.1.1 Nougat overlaid with MIUI 8 and may get updated to MIUI 9 soon after its launch.  According to TENAA, the Redmi Note 5A has a 3,000 mAh battery. Its higher variant may feature a larger battery. Like the Redmi 4A that lacks a fingerprint reader, the Note 5A is also speculated to arrive without a fingerprint scanner. The higher variant is likely to feature it.

As far as pricing is concerned, the Redmi Note 5A would be priced at 999 Yuan (~$149). The higher model is expected to sell for 1,199 Yuan (~$179).

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A was recently spotted at China’s TENAA certification agency. Rumors surrounding the Redmi Note 5A had claimed that the budget phablet would be debuting on Aug. 21. An official launch invitation shared by none other than Lin Bin, the co-founder, and president of Xiaomi confirms that the Redmi Note 5A is going to be official on Aug. 21 at 7:30 PM local time. It seems that the Note 5A will be unleashed through a live webcast event.

The Redmi Note 5A is rumored to arrive in two models. According to the TENAA listing of the smartphone, it features a 5.5-inch HD display and is powered by Snapdragon 425 chipset. It features 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. It is expected to feature a 13-megapixel rear camera and a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. It is rumored to come with a 3,000mAh battery. It does not feature a fingerprint scanner. It appears to be a larger version of the Redmi 4A.

It is also expected to be available in another model featuring Snapdragon 430 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. This model may feature a 16-megapixel rear camera and a 13-megapixel front camera. This model may come with a pricing of 1,199 Yuan (~$179) and the lower-specced Note 5A is expected to be priced at 999 Yuan (~$149). TENAA listing has revealed that the Redmi Note 5A would be available in multiple colors like black, gray, gold, silver, white, pink and red.

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An official image shared on Weibo shows the handset with a fingerprint reader and in multiple colors like gold, pink and silver. Xiaomi founder and chairman Lei Jun has described it is a high quality cost-effective smartphone that will come in vibrant colors. He has also revealed that the handset does not feature a metal body. It indicates that it may come with a polycarbonate chassis with a metallic finish.

It seems that there is a version of the smartphone that comes with a fingerprint reader. Rumors have also claimed that the highest configuration model may feature 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. There is a possibility that it could be powered by Snapdragon 630 chipset. This model may feature a 5.5-inch full HD display. There is a possibility that this smartphone may debut as Redmi Note 5. These specs seem confusing. More information on the Redmi Note 5A is expected to surface as the official launch date draws near.

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Images, specs and price of a device said to be the Xiaomi Redmi 5A just leaked online and there is nothing to be excited about.

This is actually not the first Redmi Note 5A leak that has showed up in recent times. About a month ago we saw a leaked image that revealed the phone’s retail box. The box is red which is a deviation from the white retail boxes Xiaomi is known to use for its phones.

The specs of the Xiaomi Redmi 5A are not impressive in any way. It is practically the same as that of the Redmi 4A save for the display that is now 5.5-inches but still 720p. There is 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and the Snapdragon 425 is still the chip of choice here.

The rear camera remains 13MP and the front is still 5MP, though we can’t tell if the sensors have changed in terms of pixel and aperture size. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A comes with a 3080mAh battery which may be the typical capacity, so its probably the same 3120mAh of the Redmi 4A. The Redmi Note 5A is also stated as running Android 7.1.

The main focus for the Redmi Note 5A is actually the design. It appears that it has swapped the plastic body of the 4A for a metal one. The rear camera and flash still sit on the top antenna line but their positions are now reversed. The speaker on the back has also been moved to the bottom of the phone beside the microUSB port.

The front hasn’t seen much change. It is white on this gold unit and you have capacitive buttons for navigation. The proximity sensor and front camera flank the earpiece on both sides but the sensor is now circular. At the top sits the earphone jack, a secondary microphone and an IR blaster.

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Last detail revealed is the price which is said to be ¥999 (~$150). Unless this is fake, I don’t see anyone paying that amount for a phone with practically the same specs as the previous model. The Redmi 4X is available for under $140. It has a better processor, an extra GB of RAM, double the storage, and a fingerprint scanner. Yes, and a bigger battery too.

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Earlier today, we reported that on the leaked image of Redmi Note 5A’s box had appeared. Now, a popular Chinese leakster has revealed some specifications of the alleged Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 that have appeared on China’s micro blogging platform, Weibo.

The Redmi Note 5A would be coming with a 5.5-inch full HD screen that is equipped with FT5435 FocalTech touchscreen controller. The Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953 chipset) that powers the Redmi Note 4 is also rumored to power the Note 5A. The SoC would be equipped with 4 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 64 GB.

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Leaks suggest that it would be arriving as the first Redmi Note 4 series smartphone with dual rear cameras. The Redmi and Redmi Note 4 smartphones have been breaking sales record in India. The inclusion of dual rear cameras on the alleged Redmi Note 5A would certainly help the company in achieving even higher sales results. The dual camera system is expected to include a wide-angle OV12A10 sensor and a OV13880 sensor from OmniVision. The front-facing camera of the Redmi Note 5A is equipped with a Samsung S5K5E8 sensor. The rear side of the purported Redmi Note 5A is speculated to feature a FPC1020 fingerprint scanner.

Just as Redmi 4A arrived with plastic chassis and low-end specs compared to the Redmi 4, the alleged Redmi Note 5A is also expected to feature low-end specs than the Redmi Note 5. Hence, the Redmi Note 5A is also rumored to house a plastic body. As far as the Redmi Note 5 is expected to arrive with specs 5.5-inch FHD display, Snapdragon 630 and 3,790mAh battery.

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Xiaomi is rumored to be working on Redmi Note 5 phablet. In the past week, the alleged specs and photos were through an unofficial source. Today, a leaked photo showing the several packages of a phone called Note 5A has surfaced.

In the previous year, Xiaomi had released Redmi 4A, Redmi 4 and Redmi 4 Prime smartphones. Among these, the Redmi 4A came with the lowest specs compared to the other two models. The newly leaked image shows that the boxes belong to the alleged Redmi Note 5A smartphone. The boxes are red in color and has a Mi logo placed at the right corner.

The Redmi Note 5A may debut as a lower version of the Redmi Note 5. However, nothing is known on the specifications and features of the alleged Redmi Note 5A. The Redmi 4A came with a plastic body and a smaller battery compared to Redmi 4 and Redmi 4 Prime smartphones. Hence, the purported Redmi Note 5A is speculated to feature a polycarbonate body and a smaller battery than the Redmi Note 5. Also, the Redmi Note 5A may come with an affordable pricing than the Note 5.

In the previous week, the Redmi Note 5 specifications, features and pricing were revealed by a Weibo user. Even though it revealed all the information about the Redmi Note 5, the images on the page appeared to be a creation of a Xiaomi fan. Hence, the Redmi Note 5 information that was revealed cannot be completely trusted.

The above images show that the Redmi Note 5A would be arriving with a full HD screen of 5.5 inches and the Snapdragon 630 chipset will be fueling the phablet. The screen would be coupled with slimmer bezels on its sides. Hence, the Redmi Note 5 may come out as the first Xiaomi phone with Snapdragon 630 chipset. The lower edition Redmi Note 5A may not feature this chipset.

For photography, the Redmi Note 5 would be featuring a f/2.0 Sony Exmor 16-megapixel sensor on the rear side. The front panel is expected to feature a f/2.0 Sony Exmor 13-megapixel selfie camera. The rear-facing camera is expected to carry 4K video recording and impressive low-light photography support. The thickness of Redmi Note 4 is 8.5mm. However, in a bid to reduce the slimness of the Redmi Note 5 to 8 mm, the phablet may house a smaller battery of 3,790mAh battery. It will come loaded with Android 7.1.1 Nougat overlaid with MIUI 9.

It is expected to come in models such as 3 GB + 32 GB, 4 GB + 32 GB and 4 GB + 64 GB. The 4 GB RAM variants are speculated to cost around $200 and $220, respectively.

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