Looking for a budget smartphone? Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi A5 in the Philippines on May 20.
The said model shakes things up visually this year, ditching the circular camera module and faux-leather finish of its predecessor for a modern, pill-shaped rear camera cutout and a matte-finish back. But the real story is under the hood, with Xiaomi opting for the new Unisoc T7250 4G SoC. This chip features two Cortex-A75 performance cores and a Mali-G57 GPU clocked at 850MHz, which bodes well for entry-level gaming performance. The company itself claims the T7250 can hit over 260,000 points in AnTuTu Benchmark — a respectable figure for a device in this segment, even if the chip is still built on a pretty dated 12nm process.
Other notable specs rounding out the package include a surprisingly high-resolution 32-megapixel main rear camera, an 8-megapixel front-facer for selfies, a standard headphone jack, and a larger 5,200mAh battery with support for 15-watt fast wired charging. Plus, you get a side-mounted fingerprint reader for quick and convenient unlocking.
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According to the listings we at Revü Philippines spotted, the Redmi A5 is expected to arrive in two configurations: a base model with 3GB of physical RAM and 64GB of internal storage, and a higher-end variant packing 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. You’ll have four color options to choose from — Sandy Gold, Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, and Lake Green.
As for the pricing, those same online listings suggest the Redmi A5 could start from P4,599 (around $82) locally, though early birds will be able to purchase it for a bit less at launch. For context, its predecessor, the Redmi A3, arrived in the Philippines last April with a starting price of P3,399 ($61) for the 3GB/64GB model, topping out at P3,999 ($72) for the 4GB/128GB version.
Say hello to sharper snaps with the #RedmiA5! Enjoy super-clear cameras and immersive displays with the latest member of the #RedmiSeries!
— Xiaomi Philippines (@Xiaomi_PH) May 16, 2025
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Xiaomi Redmi A5 launch teaser for the Philippine market
Redmi A5 specs
- 6.88-inch LCD display, HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
- 12nm Unisoc T7250 4G processor
- Mali-G57 MC1 GPU
- 3GB/4GB RAM
- 64GB/128GB storage
- Dual 32-megapixel main, AI rear cameras
- 8-megapixel front camera
- 5,200mAh battery with 15-watt charging
- Android 15 (Go Edition)
- Colors: Sandy Gold, Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Lake Green
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