Xiaomi has launched its Redmi A3 smartphone in India, bringing more competition to the sub-10k smartphone segment. The phone starts at a price of Rs 7,299 and features the stylish 'Halo' design usually found on more expensive Redmi models.
Price and availability
The Redmi A3 is available in three variants:
- 3GB RAM/64GB storage for Rs 7,299
- 4GB RAM/128GB storage for Rs 8,299
- 6GB RAM/128GB storage for Rs 9,299
It will go on sale starting February 23 on Mi.com, Flipkart, and other retail outlets.
Key Specifications of Redmi A3
The Redmi A3 sports a 6.7-inch HD+ LCD display with a waterdrop-style notch for the front camera. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and supports a 90Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It runs on MIUI 14, based on Android 13.
The device is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports fast charging with a 10W charger included in the box. Connectivity options include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, dual 4G SIM slots, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, and GNSS.
Camera
On the camera front, the Redmi A3 features a dual rear camera setup with an 8MP primary sensor and a 0.08MP secondary sensor. For selfies and video calls, there's a 5MP front-facing camera.
Overall, the company claims that Redmi A3 offers a compelling package with its stylish design, large display, decent performance, and long-lasting battery life which it a strong contender in the budget smartphone market.
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