As Desh Ka Smartphone Xiaomi launches budget Redmi 5A in India at just Rs. 4,999 with 13MP camera, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 5-inch HD display, quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset and houses a 3,000mAh battery in three colours (dark grey, gold and rose gold)
New Delhi: Updating its budget Redmi series as Desh Ka Smartphone, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Thursday launched the Redmi 5A (2GB RAM variant) for Rs 5,999 in India.
The company is offering an additional discount of Rs 1,000 for the first five million customers who choose the 2GB RAM/16GB ROM variant, effectively bringing down its price to Rs 4,999.
The smartphone also comes in a 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage version that will retail at Rs 6,999.
Redmi 5A is here for you. RT & stand a chance to win one! We're giving away 5 #DeshKaSmartphone pic.twitter.com/4DB354FgyQ
— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) November 30, 2017
#Redmi5A has a 5-inch fully-laminated HD display.
It comes with a metallic matte finish, and will be available in three beautiful colours: Dark grey, Gold and Rose gold. #DeshKaSmartphone pic.twitter.com/i2FacNalSb
— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) November 30, 2017
Two variants of #Redmi5A #DeshKaSmartphone:
* 2GB RAM + 16GB storage: Priced at ₹ 4,999 for the first 5 million units, post which it will be available for ₹ 5,999.
* 3GB RAM + 32GB storage: Priced at ₹ 6,999.RT if you think 4,999 is a truly revolutionary price! pic.twitter.com/X4Mh4czwpB
— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) November 30, 2017
#Redmi5A comes with a 2+1 card slot that supports simultaneous use of two 4G nano SIM cards and a microSD card up to 128GB, a feature customized considering the usage habits of India's Mi Fans.
Designed for India! #DeshKaSmartphone pic.twitter.com/RHf09mm2LA
— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) November 30, 2017
Xiaomi Redmi 5A is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset and houses a 3,000mAh battery.
“Offering up to eight days of standby time, Redmi 5A is a successor to the hugely-popular Redmi 4A,” said Manu Jain, Vice President, Xiaomi and Managing Director, Xiaomi India, in a statement.
Redmi 5A sports a 5-inch fully-laminated HD display.
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There is a dedicated MicroSD card slot that can expand the memory up to 128GB along with comes with two SIM card slots that support simultaneous use 4G network.
In terms of camera specifications, the device houses a 13MP primary camera with an aperture of f/2.2, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) and flash and 5MP selfie camera.
It runs the Android 7.1 Nougat operating system (OS).
The device also comes with an Infrared (IR) blaster. IR blaster is a device that emulates an infrared remote control to autonomously control a device that is normally controlled only by remote control key presses.
The smartphone will start retailing on Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores starting December 7 in dark grey, gold and rose gold colours.
— IANS