Xiomi Redmi A3

Xiaomi Redmi A3

The Xiaomi Redmi A3 is a budget-friendly smartphone with an approximate price of Kes 14,000 in Kenya. Featuring a sleek glass-back design and a circular camera module, this phone is expected to be officially announced and launched on February 24, 2024. It sports a 6.71-inch IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals.

Running on Android 13 (Go Edition) with MIUI, the Redmi A3 is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm) processor. It comes with various memory configurations: 3GB RAM with 64GB storage, 4GB RAM with 128GB storage, and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage.

For photography, the device is equipped with a dual rear camera setup comprising a 13MP wide lens and a 0.08MP auxiliary lens. The front camera is an 8MP shooter for selfies.

The phone is powered by a 5000mAh non-removable battery, which supports 10W wired fast charging. Available colors include Midnight Black, Olive Green, and Lake Blue. You can order the Redmi A3 from Orifon.

Xiaomi Redmi A3 Unique Selling Points

• Affordability: The Xiaomi Redmi A3 is very affordable, making it an excellent budget-friendly option.
• Large 6.71-inch 90Hz Display: The large screen size combined with a high refresh rate provides a smooth and immersive viewing experience.
• 5,000mAh Battery: With its large battery capacity, the Redmi A3 ensures impressive battery life, keeping you powered throughout the day.
• Latest OS: The device runs on the latest Android 14 platform, which is an upgrade from its predecessors' less powerful Android 13 Go edition.
• Variety of RAM Options: The Redmi A3 offers multiple RAM configurations (3GB, 4GB, or 6GB), allowing you to choose the option that best suits your needs.
• Splashproof Design: The device features extra seals for protection against dust, raindrops, and water splashes, enhancing its durability.

• Product Description

• Body Build:
• Dimensions: 168.3 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm (6.63 x 3.00 x 0.33 inches)
• Weight: 193g for the glass back variant or 199g for the eco-leather variant
• Construction:
  • Front: Glass (Gorilla Glass 3 protection)
  • Back: Available in glass or silicone polymer (eco-leather)
  • Frame: Plastic
• SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
• Fingerprint Scanner: Side-mounted, integrated into the power button
• Display:
• Type: IPS LCD
• Size: 6.71 inches
• Resolution: 720 x 1650 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 20:9
• Pixel Density: Approximately 268 ppi
• Refresh Rate: 90Hz
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Notch: Waterdrop notch for the 5 MP selfie camera
• Camera Setup:
• Rear Camera:
  • Primary Lens: 8 MP (wide)
  • Auxiliary Lens: 0.08 MP
  • Features: Dual-LED flash, HDR
  • Video Recording: 1080p at 30fps
• Front Camera:
  • Lens: 5 MP
  • Features: HDR, panorama
  • Video Recording: 1080p at 30fp
• Camera Setup:
• Rear Camera: Dual-camera setup:
  • Primary Camera: 8 MP (wide).
  • Auxiliary Lens: 0.08 MP.
  • Features: Dual-LED flash, HDR.
  • Video Recording: 1080p at 30fps.
• Front Camera: 5 MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
  • Features: HDR, Panorama.
  • Video Recording: 1080p at 30fps.
• Overall Performance: Both the front and rear cameras provide an average photography and video recording experience. For more advanced features like 4K video recording, consider higher-end models like the Redmi 12, Redmi Note 12R, Redmi Note 13 4G, or other brands such as Samsung Galaxy A14, Vivo Y27s, or Vivo V30 5G.
• Google Camera Support: The Redmi A3 supports Google Camera (GCam). To install GCam:
  • Download the Google Camera APK file of your preferred version.
  • Enable the installation of apps from unknown sources (Settings > Security/Privacy > Enable Unknown Sources).
  • Open the downloaded APK file and follow the installation instructions.
• Performance:
• Operating System: Android 14 (Go Edition) with MIUI.
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm).
  • CPU: Octa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53).
  • GPU: PowerVR GE8320.
• RAM Options: Available in 3GB, 4GB, and 6GB variants.

• Storage Options: 64GB and 128GB variants.