Xiaomi Redmi A3

The Xiaomi Redmi A3, announced in February 2024, offers a balanced mix of performance and affordability, making it a solid choice in the budget smartphone segment. With its GSM, HSPA, and LTE network capabilities, it ensures seamless connectivity across various network bands.

Design and Build

The Redmi A3 measures 168.3 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm and weighs between 193 to 199 grams, depending on the version. Its build features a glass front with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection and a choice between a glass back or an eco-leather silicone polymer back, framed in plastic. The phone is built for durability while maintaining a sleek, modern aesthetic. It supports dual SIM functionality, making it convenient for users who juggle multiple numbers.

Display

The 6.71-inch IPS LCD display, with a 90Hz refresh rate and a brightness of 500 nits (HBM), offers a decent visual experience for its price point. Its resolution of 720 x 1650 pixels (268 ppi density) ensures good clarity, although not at flagship levels. The large screen-to-body ratio of 82.9% makes it suitable for media consumption, browsing, and casual gaming.

Performance

Under the hood, the Redmi A3 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G36 chipset (12nm), with an octa-core CPU featuring four 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. This setup provides adequate performance for daily tasks and light multitasking. The PowerVR GE8320 GPU manages basic gaming needs. Running on Android 14 with MIUI, the Redmi A3 delivers the latest software features and optimizations.

The device offers multiple memory configurations: 64GB with 2GB, 3GB, or 4GB of RAM, and 128GB with up to 6GB of RAM, all using eMMC 5.1 storage technology. Additionally, it supports expandable storage via a dedicated microSDXC card slot.

Cameras

For photography, the Redmi A3 comes with a simple but functional 8 MP main camera, supplemented by a 0.08 MP auxiliary lens. The camera supports HDR and 1080p video recording at 30fps. On the front, the 5 MP selfie camera is also capable of recording 1080p videos.

Battery and Other Features

The 5000 mAh battery ensures long-lasting usage, and while the charging speed is limited to 10W, it’s sufficient for this price range. The device also includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security and supports NFC (region-dependent), dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.4.

Available in Midnight Black, Forest Green (Olive Green), and Star Blue (Lake Blue), the Redmi A3 provides a reliable, feature-rich experience at an accessible price.