Xiaomi Redmi A1

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Processor : MediaTek Helio A22
RAM : 2 GB
Storage : 32 GB
Battery : 5000 mAh battery
Camera : Single
Display : IPS LCD
SIM : Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Operating System : Android v12

Xiaomi Redmi A1: Pros & Cons

7.3
out of 10
MSP Score
  • Pros
  • Clean Software
  • Good Battery Life
  • 3.5mm Audio Jack
  • Cons
  • Average Cameras
  • Mediocre Performance
Verdict
The Redmi A1 boasts a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a HD+ resolution. The phone runs Android 12 Go Edition out of the box with stock Android UI on top. It also offers good battery life, thanks to a 5,000mAh battery equipped with it. Furthermore, this entry-level handset even has a 3.5mm audio jack. However, note that you will have to compromise on cameras and performance. If your priority is clean software and a longer battery life with a bigger display, then you can go for the Redmi A1.

Xiaomi Redmi A1 Details

Display, Security, Software
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 sports a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display. The device offers a 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ resolution and it has a water-drop-shaped notch that houses the selfie camera. The phone's screen has a 20:9 aspect ratio, 400 nits brightness, and a 269 PPI pixel density. The device has a 81.15% screen-to-body ratio. On the software front, the Redmi A1 runs Android 12 out of the box with Xiaomi's MIUI 13 skin on top.
Processor, Storage, Triple-Camera
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 comes powered by a quad-core Helio A22 processor. The device packs 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The phone also has a microSD card support as well which allows storage expansion up to 512GB. When it comes to imaging, the handset features a single 8MP camera at the back which has a f/2.0 aperture. On the front side, the handset flaunts a 5MP camera that has a f/2.2 aperture lens. 
Battery, Fast Charging, Connectivity
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery which supports 10W charging. In terms of connectivity, the handset has features like dual-SIM card slot, 4G, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Xiaomi Redmi A1 Specifications

Summary

Processor Chipset MediaTek Helio A22
RAM 2 GB
Internal Memory 32 GB
Screen Size 6.52 inches (16.56 cms)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh

Performance

Chipset MediaTek Helio A22
No Of Cores 4 (Quad Core)
CPU Quad core, 2GHz, Cortex A53
Architecture 64-bit
Fabrication 12 nm
RAM 2 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X
Graphics PowerVR GE8300

Design

Height 6.49 inches (164.9 mm)
Width 3.02 inches (76.7 mm)
Thickness 0.35 inches (9 mm)
Weight 192 grams
Colors Light Green, Light Blue, Classic Black
Water Resistant Yes, Splash proof
Ruggedness Water proof

Display

Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9
Display Type IPS LCD
Size 6.52 inches (16.56 cms)
Bezel-less display Yes, with Waterdrop notch
Pixel Density 269 pixels per inch (ppi)
Brightness 400 nits
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 81.15 %

Camera

Rear camera setup Single
Rear camera (Primary) 8 MP resolutionf/2.0 aperture
Front camera setup Single
Front camera (Primary) 5 MP resolutionf/2.2 aperture
Flash Dual LED Rear flash
Video Resolution (Rear) 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Type Li-Polymer
Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable No
Talk Time Up to 31.5 Hours (4G)
Standby Time Up to 720 Hours (2G)
Fast Charging No
Charging speed 20% to 100% in 02h 39m 50s (in-house tested)
Wireless Charging No

Storage

Internal Memory 32 GB
Memory type eMMC 5.1
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 512 GB (Dedicated)

Software

Operating System Android v12
Custom UI Android Go

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network SIM1: 4GSIM2: 4G
SIM1 Bands
4G:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5)
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SIM2 Bands
4G:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5)
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Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes, with a/b/g/n
Wi-fi features Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0
USB microUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Chipset No
Infrared Yes

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
Video Player Yes, Video Formats: MP4

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor No
Other Sensor Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometer
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