Xiaomi Redmi A5
Smartphones

Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Released Apr 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Mar 6, 2026

Smartphone featuring a large battery for all-day use, lightweight build, and clean up-to-date Android. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 scores 69/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the smartphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Gadgetbytenepal, Notebookcheck, Calcalistech, and Mobil.

Critic Score

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69

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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Pros

  • Excellent battery life(3)
  • Lightweight and up-to-date android(2)
  • Low price(2)
  • Large battery capacity(2)
  • No bloatware(2)

Cons

  • Sluggish performance(2)
  • Screen is dim and pale(2)
  • Might slow down after 1-1.5 years(2)

5 Expert Reviews

75
Independent publication04/2025

The Redmi A5 is a stylish budget phone with a large display and great battery life that handles daily tasks well, especially the 4GB RAM variant, and offers decent cameras for its price.

70
Established publication07/2025

The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is a budget smartphone that offers good value for its price with a large 120Hz display and long battery life, but comes with performance limitations and display quality compromises...

68
Independent publication05/2025

The Redmi A5 cuts corners, but is surprisingly functional.

68
Independent publication08/2025

The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is a very cheap phone that performs surprisingly well for basic tasks despite its slow performance and significant compromises.

65
Independent publication02/2026

The Xiaomi Redmi A5 offers basic smartphone functionality with modest performance and battery life.