Redmi A2

Redmi A2 price in Kenya is Kes 15,900. The Redmi A2 features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD and an Octa-core Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) processor with PowerVR GE8320 GPU. It also has a dual 8MP + 0.08 MP rear camera and a 5 MP, f/2.2 front camera for selfies. The Redmi A2 runs on Android 12 (Go edition) and MIUI, which is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery. The phone is available in Light Green, Light Blue and Black. You can buy it in Kenya today at Afritechcritique at the best retail price.

Redmi A2 Price, Features, and Technical Specifications

Design, Body Build, and Display

Xiaomi Redmi A2 measures 164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1mm and weighs 192g. The device’s body is made of plastic at the back, with a plastic body frame and glass front. The 6.52-inch display of the Redmi handset is made of IPS LCD with a 60Hz refresh rate and a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution (~ 269 ppi density). This is enough for using your new device for both work and play.

Performance and Battery

The handset features Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU, with a Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) chipset and PowerVR GE8320 GPU running on the Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI Operating System. The processor is powerful enough for multi-tasking and playing basic games. The 2GB/3GB RAM 32 GB internal memory space is sufficient to run basic applications, and some preferred downloaded applications. You can expand the space using the MicroSD option. A 5,000 mAh Li-Po non-removable battery powers the device—a 10W fast charger to speed up powering the battery.

Camera

Make use of the 5MP to capture selfies and video chats. It could have had better pixelation for best shots and videos, hence a chance you can get disappointed. You can only make average shots at the back using the dual set-up of 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) + 0.08 MP (depth) cameras.

Connectivity and Sensors

Xiaomi Redmi A2 is a 4G-enabled handset that supports GSM/ HSPA/ LTE 4G Network. It supports Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11 a/b/g/n and hotspot specifications. You can pair your handset with other devices through Bluetooth. The USB Type-C 2.0 OTG enables charging and data transfer to other devices. For convenience, Redmi A2 is equipped with an Accelerometer for easier handling, whether in Landscape or portrait mode. It has no fingerprint sensor on it.

Pros

• Price friendly
• Dual SIM
• Supports MicroSD
• Large capacity battery
• Supports fast charging
• Supports GPS
• Fairly large display

Cons

• Not waterproof
• Does not have a screen protector
• Does not support
• Not waterproof fingerprint scanner
• Fundamental camera set-up
• Cheap material in making the body
• Low-resolution display
• Low RAM and ROM

Verdict

Redmi A2 is an entry-level phone developed to handle essential functions. It is best suited for making calls, social media chatting and posting but does not handle heavy-duty work well. If you need a high-performance handset, opt for other brands with far more RAM, ROM, processing power and camera setup.