Looking for a budget smartphone? Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi A5 in the Philippines on May 20.

(Update, May 19: It’s even less expensive! We now have the official Redmi A5 prices.)

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!

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— Xiaomi Philippines (@Xiaomi_PH) May 16, 2025

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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