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
Apr 28, 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
Jul 20, 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
May 27, 2025

The Redmi A5 cuts corners, but is surprisingly functional.

68
Aug 25, 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
Feb 14, 2026

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