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Xiaomi Redmi 5A - user opinions and reviews

Xiaomi Redmi 5A
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  • Released 2017, December
    137g, 8.4mm thickness
    Android 7.1.2, MIUI 11
    16GB/32GB storage, microSDXC
  • 1.5% 10,616,936 hits
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  • 5.0"
    720x1280 pixels
  • 13MP
    1080p
  • 2/3GB RAM
    Snapdragon 425
  • 3000mAh
    Li-Ion
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  • sR1
  • 09 Jan 2021

Esteban, 20 Oct 2020I have the xiaomi 5A with 2GB of ram basically since 2019 and the defects it has is that it is... moreIt's a 200 dollar phone from more than 3 years ago, so definitely will not be performing well in games

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  • 30 Oct 2020

Esteban, 20 Oct 2020I have the xiaomi 5A with 2GB of ram basically since 2019 and the defects it has is that it is... morethis is not a genius phone you need to delete all the whatsapp and other apllications then you can have a lagfree gameplay without any problem

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  • Verinata8
  • tDQ
  • 25 Oct 2020

AnonD-80360, 01 Mar 2018yes...correct.. but in some phones especially xiaomi LTE works in 2nd slot as well... i am usi... moreYeah first slot is worse.

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  • Verinata8
  • tDQ
  • 25 Oct 2020

AnonD-80360, 15 Mar 2018those who are intrested in custom roms there are plenty of customs roms for redmi 5a at XDA(un... moreThanks for the info but I really dont have enough brave to do that.

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  • Esteban
  • grG
  • 20 Oct 2020

I have the xiaomi 5A with 2GB of ram basically since 2019 and the defects it has is that it is very slow with the new updates, it does not run heavy games such as cod mobile or pubg, it even crashes with simple games such as a card game (no It is not recommended to play any game) it is only for domestic use such as WhatsApp calls, messages or social networks, also the phone gets very hot when you use applications such as Instagram or YouTube for a few hours.
Basically (you don't have to put the latest MIUI update that supports it because it gets terribly slow and you will regret it)
it is better to leave it in the oldest possible version of MIUI) (you do not update it to the latest version of android either) It also discharges quite quickly, it only lasts about 3 hours, the battery fully charged with continuous use

Apart from all those defects, what I can highlight about this phone is: Its camera, its facial beauty, its ease of use, it is quite elegant, it is very easy to use, it is very good for virtual classes and finally it has many functions

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  • vaS
  • 18 Oct 2020

Bondsai, 12 Oct 2020Bought a redmi 5a in September 2020. But noticed that d battery drains fast. Tried stopping d ... moreIf you are Miui11 probably cause of Heating and lag issue you must downgrade to previous version on it or use custom roms.

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  • Bondsai
  • XBA
  • 12 Oct 2020

Bought a redmi 5a in September 2020. But noticed that d battery drains fast. Tried stopping d background apps that run but didn't do much. So I end up charging it after I either surf d net or play a light puzzle game.

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  • redmi5a
  • XS2
  • 07 Oct 2020

AbaChan, 06 Oct 2020So, what would you like to grab this time?moto g9, moto g9 plus, redmi 9, poco c3, poco f2 pro, galaxy m40 these are my choices for under 200/300 dollars. Though if I could spend more I'd go for pixel 4a.

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  • 06 Oct 2020

Chris, 10 Jul 2020This phone is virtually indestructible. Fell several times in a week during basketball on a co... moreYeah! But the power button and the volume buttons are a mess after getting slammed now and then, still usable though.

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  • AbaChan
  • U{A
  • 06 Oct 2020

redmi5a, 23 Sep 2020Bought it in 2018, still using it daily. MIUI was super slow. Been using pixel experience oreo... moreSo, what would you like to grab this time?

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r6227
  • redmi5a
  • XS2
  • 23 Sep 2020

Bought it in 2018, still using it daily. MIUI was super slow. Been using pixel experience oreo custom rom this whole time. I can use it for 6-7hrs on a single charge on Wifi. Gcam takes good pictures on ideal conditions.
Never thought this $100 phone would last this long.

For the past month, I could see some green shadow around the borders of the screen. Very subtle. Maybe there's an issue with the proximity sensor, as the phone restarts sometimes when I'm in the middle of a call.

The time has come for an upgrade.

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  • DkJ
  • 31 Aug 2020

Yhefhe, 28 Jul 2020I have used this phone for some years now got bored ..installed a custom rom went back to MIUI... moreIt's really very very good bettary backup and smoothly screen I have use 4 years in this phone

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  • Fahim
  • XUH
  • 16 Aug 2020

Saba, 24 Jan 2020I've been using redmi 5A frm january 2018 until now. I'm glad and happy with this phone. After... moreAny battery problems, Saba?

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  • Yhefhe
  • CDL
  • 28 Jul 2020

I have used this phone for some years now got bored ..installed a custom rom went back to MIUI Repeated the process almost 10 time with different customs Roms.as am writing this I have pixel experience ROM in it.quite a good phone and can take some beatings

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  • Chris
  • 3Z5
  • 10 Jul 2020

This phone is virtually indestructible. Fell several times in a week during basketball on a concrete, nothing! One time I fell off a bike, it stumbled some 3 meters from me on the street, few scratches on edges, basically nothing, screen intact! Works fine. Chinese tank!

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  • Vishal Akbar 20
  • fCE
  • 21 May 2020

It's a good phone but now it's dated. And no more updates.

Instead of buying this, better opt for 7a or 8a series.

One can wait for few months then 9 of the series too would be available.

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  • F4q
  • 09 May 2020

Nag, 01 May 2020My memory card is corruped how to reslove this problemi have this problem sadKEK

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  • y$c
  • 07 May 2020

LaVale, 01 May 2020Please, I would need to know if this model is suitable to use 2 SIM cards + 1 SD the three in ... moreyes it has 2 sims and 1 sd slot

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  • LaVale
  • arJ
  • 01 May 2020

Please, I would need to know if this model is suitable to use 2 SIM cards + 1 SD the three in the same time. And if the three are working well. Thank you

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  • DkT
  • 01 May 2020

My memory card is corruped how to reslove this problem

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