Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime is a bit more premium variant of the Redmi Note 5A. It offers a beefier processor and appears to have eyes on selfie addicts with a robust front camera.
Where to Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Banggood – See Offers
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime Key Specs & Features
- 5.5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (236 ppi)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 Octa-core CPU
- Android 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 9 with 3GB / 4GB RAM
- 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB built-in Storage
- 13MP Rear Camera and 16MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data
- Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
- 3080 mAh Li-ion Battery
Design and Display
There’s practically nothing separating the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime from its regular variant in look. It has a plastic body that you can mistake for metal unibody from afar. This makes it look a bit more premium than it really is. The profile is attractively slim at about 7.7 millimetres.
The display is the same: 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. With the technology in use, you can expect decent wide-angle viewing with friends.
Camera
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime is a device that many selfie enthusiasts are going to like. It features a high resolution 16 megapixel shooter with f/2.0 aperture on the front. This has soft light for selfies as well as dozens of intelligent beauty modes. You can shoot Full HD videos with it.
The primary camera is similar to that of the Redmi Note 5A. This is a 13 megapixel unit with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and Full HD video recording capability.
Hardware and Software
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime houses a stronger Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 octa-core processor for better performance than what its standard variant offers. This pairs with an Adreno 505 GPU and 3GB or 4GB RAM. You can expect this to run fast with minimal glitches.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime is available in 32GB and 64GB storage variants. It has dedicated microSD card slot for expansion. You will find Android 7.0 Nougat OS with MIUI 9.0 skin on it.
Other Features
You may consider it a bit disappointing that the same 3,080mAh Li-Ion battery is in the mix here. But Xiaomi promises talk time of up 32 hours, which is not bad for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime, if true.
Unlike the Redmi Note 5A, this dual-SIM phone comes with a fingerprint scanner on its rear. It includes 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct among its connectivity options.
Pricing and Availability
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime is not yet available in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. When available, you can buy it at leading online stores in your country. Price starts at $239.99 at Banggood. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 91,500 Naira to 150,000 Naira depending on your location in Nigeria.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime Specifications
Here are a few specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.0 (Nougat), MiUI 9
- Processor: Octa-core Processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 435)
- GPU: Adreno 505
- Memory: 3GB RAM or 4GB RAM
- Colours: Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
- Dimension: 153 x 76.2 x 7.7 mm
- Weight: 153 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual-Standby
Display
- Display: 5.5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (236 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13MP Camera, Full 1080p HD Video @30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Phase Detection Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile Detection, Panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 16MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB or 64GB
- Memory Card Support: up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, micro USB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: 3080 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non Removable)
- Talktime: up to 32 hours
- Standby Time: up to 240 hours
