Xiaomi has launched the Redmi A1, a very affordable entry-level smartphone that does the essentials with a respectable 6.52-inch HD+ display, it also looks pretty stylish with three color options of Black, Light Blue and Light Green.
Powering the Redmi A1 is a modest Mediatek Helio A22 chipset paired to 2GB RAM and 32GB of storage, users can further expand the storage up to 1TB should it easily be filled with WhatsApp videos and images, it comes with a 8MP main camera that’s supported by an auxiliary camera that does portrait, while a modest 5MP front facing camera will most certainly satisfy kids and seniors on taking selfies.
You should get at least two days of battery life with the Redmi A1’s 5000mAh battery, it however only supports 10W charging over its MicroUSB port, so you definitely need some time on the wall when the phone runs low on battery.
With its entry-level hardware, the Redmi A1 runs on Android 12 Go with MIUI running on top, which is a more lightweight version of Android that should offer a relatively smooth performance, while offering timely security and OS updates.
The Redmi A1 retails at RM359 in Malaysia and is a no-brainer considering what you are getting, it can be purchased at Xiaomi retailers and official stores at Lazada and Shopee.