Xiaomi Redmi 5A

The Redmi 5A packs in decent hardware at a very competitive price point. MIUI 9 is great to use, and thanks to the Snapdragon 425, the overall performance of the device is better than most similarly priced devices. Except for the average camera quality, there isn't much to complain about the device, and you get pretty much what you pay for.

The Redmi Note 5A is another powerful budget phone made Xiaomi. The phone is good for first-time smartphone buyer. It’s a complete package offered by Xiaomi at an attractive price but honestly, I don’t see any significant upgrades over the last generation models. At last we can say that Xiaomi seems to have cracked the budget smartphone segment.

Xiaomi continues to impress with its budget smartphones, and although the Redmi 5A doesn’t offer anything extra than 4A, it is an excellent value-for-money smartphone.

The Xiaomi Redmi 5A comes with a price tag of Rs 4,999, which makes it a good offering for those first-timers looking for a smartphone. The Redmi 5A has a lot going for it -- the device is powered by Qualcomm processor, offers 13MP camera and 3,120 mAh battery. The only missing point is the absence of fingerprint sensor. For those looking for alternative can consider buying the Nokia 2.

The Redmi 5A is not targeted at those who already bought the Redmi 4A. Instead, Xiaomi says it is targeting first-time smartphone buyers, especially those who are looking to upgrade their “dumb” feature phones. At Rs 4,999, Redmi 5A is the most...