If you want a no-frills smartphone that can do all the basic things for cheap, you have come to the right place. This phone is also a good option if you want to get it for your parents, who want nothing more than just calling and messaging.
The Redmi A1 is the latest entry-level smartphone from Xiaomi, powered by MediaTek Helio A22, 2GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 32GB of storage that can be expanded up to 1TB via microSD.
The phone has a 6.52-inch HD+ Dot Drop display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and an 8MP main camera and a QVGA camera. It also has a 5MP selfie camera.
Inside the Redmi A1, there’s a huge 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W fast-charging and it comes with a 10W charging brick.
The phone supports Bluetooth 5.0, dual SIM, FM radio, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. This phone is running on the Android 12 Go edition. The Go edition is a lighter version of Android designed for entry-level smartphones.
Pricing and Availability
Redmi A1 comes in Black, Light Green, and Light Blue. There’s only one configuration, which is the 2GB+32GB at RM359.
The phone is available for purchase right now on Shopee, Lazada, Xiaomi official stores and authorised sellers.