Xiaomi Redmi 5A with Snapdragon 425 SoC launched: Know features & specs

The 5A is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC coupled with 2GB RAM and 16 GB storage. The phone runs Android Nougat with Xiaomi's proprietary MIUI 9 theme on the top

Redmi 5A, the next iteration of entry-level budget smartphones from the stable of Xiaomi, has been launched in China. The smartphone is a minor upgrade over its predecessor -- the Redmi 4A. The device comes with metal-like texture enclosing a 3,000 mAh battery, which the company claims to keep the phone running for 8 days.

The Redmi 5A sports a 5-inch HD (1280x720) screen with three capacitive buttons below it. It is powered by a Snapdragon 425 SoC clocked at 1.4GHz, coupled with 16 GB internal storage and 2 GB RAM. There is a microSD slot that can accommodate a