Xiaomi has officially launched its latest budget smartphone, the Redmi A5in Indonesiaoffering powerful specifications at a wallet-friendly price. Designed for users seeking dependable performance and modern features, the Redmi A5 packs a 120Hz display, 5,200mAh batteryand Android 15 (Go Edition) into a sleek body — all under $75.
The Redmi A5 4G sports a 6.88-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate450 nits brightness, and a pixel density of 260ppi, ensuring smooth visuals and decent outdoor readability. The device measures 8.26mm thick and weighs 193 grams, offering a light and comfortable in-hand feel.
For security, the phone includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and AI-powered facial recognition.
Under the hood, the Redmi A5 is powered by the Unisoc T7250 chipset (formerly Unisoc T616), a 12nm octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHzpaired with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage. It also supports storage expansion via a dedicated microSD card slot.
One of the standout features of the Redmi A5 is its massive 5,200mAh batterypromising extended usage for day-to-day activities. It supports 15W fast charging via a USB Type-C port, a rare inclusion in this price segment.
Photography is handled by a 32MP rear camera with an LED flashcapable of capturing clear images in various lighting conditions. The 8MP front camera supports selfies and video calls.
Running Android 15 (Go Edition)the Redmi A5 provides a smooth and efficient user experience, optimized for budget devices. The phone also features 4GB of virtual RAMenhancing multitasking capabilities.
Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, dual SIM supportand a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Redmi A5 is available in Indonesia in a single 4GB+128GB variantpriced at IDR 1,199,000 (~₹6,000 / ~$72). Color options include:
Midnight Black
Sandy Gold
Lake Green
The phone is available through Xiaomi’s official online and offline retail channels in Indonesia.
Speculation suggests that the Redmi A5 may launch in India and other markets under the Poco brandingpotentially as the Little C71. While no official confirmation has been made, Xiaomi has a history of rebranding budget smartphones for global markets.
With a 120Hz display, strong battery performanceand Android 15 Go Editionthe Redmi A5 shapes up to be one of the best-value budget smartphones of 2025 — ideal for students, first-time smartphone users, or anyone seeking reliable performance at a low price.
