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Xiaomi Redmi 5A

Released: January 1, 2017
Discontinued

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Display

5"

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Capacity

3000 mAh

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Main Camera

13 MP

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RAM

3 GB

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Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425

Xiaomi Redmi 5A is a smartphone released in 2017 featuring 5.00-inch display, Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 processor, 3GB RAM, 3000mAh battery.

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The Xiaomi Redmi 5A is a smartphone from Xiaomi featuring Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 processor, 5" IPS_LCD, 13MP camera. Find the latest prices in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt on Wakteey. Below you'll find the full specifications, comparisons, and updated prices for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A in 2026.

🏆 Expert Verdict
3.5/10

If you're thinking about buying the Xiaomi Redmi 5A in 2026, here's a quick answer before you decide 👇

⚠️ Warning

This phone is outdated in 2026 and is not recommended for most users.

You can find much better performance at the same price today. 👇

🟢 Good for
  • Basic use only 📱
🔴 Not ideal for
  • Heavy all-day use
  • Heavy gaming 🎮
  • 5G network users
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Final verdict

Xiaomi Redmi 5A is an outdated phone released in 2017. We don't recommend buying it in 2026 — better options exist at the same price.

Key Specifications

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Display

5" IPS_LCD · Hz

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Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425

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RAM

2GB / 3GB

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Internal Storage

16GB / 32GB

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Main Camera

13MP f/2.2

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Capacity

3,000mAh

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OS

ANDROID Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1, MIUI 12

Features

NFC
5G
Wireless Charging
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
Memory Card
Stereo Speakers
OIS Camera

Available Colors

GoldDark GrayRose GoldBlue

Xiaomi Redmi 5A in detail

Xiaomi Redmi 5A display

The Xiaomi Redmi 5A has a 5-inch IPS_LCD display with HD+ resolution. Pixel density is 296 ppi.

Performance

It is powered by the Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm). RAM goes up to 3 GB. Storage starts at 16 GB and goes up to 32 GB (eMMC 5.1), with a microSD slot.

Camera

The main rear camera is 13 MP with f/2.2 aperture and a 1/3.1" sensor. Video tops out at 1080p@30fps. The selfie camera is 5 MP.

Battery & charging

The battery is 3,000 mAh, relatively small, so you may need a top-up during the day.

Design & software

It weighs 137 g. It runs Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1, MIUI 12.

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