Xiaomi launched the Redmi A5 in Kenya today, with the phone’s retail price starting at Ksh 9,499. This is the price for the 3GB RAM variant with 64GB of internal storage space. There is a 4GB RAM model with 128GB of storage available for Ksh 11,099.
This is one of the cheapest smartphones to launch in Kenya this year and the first smartphone from Xiaomi under 10k to launch in the country in 2025.We do not see that many smartphone launches within this price range except from itel so this is a nice addition.
Xiaomi has packed some impressive specs on the Redmi A5 including a display with 120Hz, a front facing camera that can record 1080p videos a 5,200 mAh battery, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Android 15 (Go edition) among other features. These are not mind blowing specs but they are quite good for the price and make the phone more desirable than the recently launched HMD Arc.
Have a look at the other key specifications of the Redmi A5 below.
Redmi A5 Specifications and Price in Kenya
| Specs | Redmi A5 Specifications and Price in Kenya | |
| Price in Kenya | From Ksh 9,499 | Buy from GadgetsLeo |
| Display | Size | 6.88 inches, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1640 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 15 (Go edition) |
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 3/4 GB RAM, 64/128GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes, microSDXC | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Dual: 32MP + Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | |
| Video Recording | Yes, 1080p@30fps | |
| Front facing camera | 8 MP selfie camera | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G,4G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh battery, 15W charging | |
| Available colors | Ocean Blue, Lake Green, Sandy Gold, Midnight Black |
From the specifications above, does the phone sound like a good deal to you? Does it tick all the boxes?
How much is the Redmi A5 in Kenya?
The Redmi A5 was recently unveiled in Kenya and you can get it for Ksh 9,499 for the 4GB variant.
Is the Redmi A5 a 4G phone?
Yes, this is a 4G smartphone and does not support 5G connectivity.
Also Read: Itel A20 Specifications and Price in Kenya