Redmi A1 Budget Smartphone Launched in India with Helio A22 SoC

With the Redmi A1, Redmi hopes to provide users with a stock Android experience on a low budget.

Redmi A1 Budget Smartphone Launched in India with Helio A22 SoC
Redmi A1 Budget Smartphone

Redmi has launched a new series in India known as the A series. The Redmi A1 is the company's first device in the A series. The Redmi A1 is a low-cost smartphone with simple software.

Redmi has launched the Redmi A1 in India, the company's first device in the A series. Previously, the A series was only available on Xiaomi phones. The Redmi A1 is the company's most affordable offering, and it is powered by a less efficient Mediatek processor. With its new device, the company aims to provide a near-stock experience.

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Redmi A1 Key Specifications

Display 6.52-inch TFT LCD Display
Processor Mediatek Helio A22
RAM 2GB 
Storage 32GB
Battery 5,000mAh
Rear Camera 8MP + 2MP 
Front camera 5MP 
Fast Charging Support 10W
Android Android 12

The Redmi A1 marks a new beginning for Redmi in India at an affordable price point. Redmi has taken on this challenge at a time when brands are reluctant to launch products in this category. The device comes with an Android Go edition based on Android 12 out of the box, which is expected to provide users with a near-stock-like experience.

Redmi A1: Price in India, Sale Date

Redmi A1 Price Colours
2GB+32GB Rs 6,499 Black, Green, Blue

The Redmi A1 will be available in India beginning September xx at 12:00 PM through the Xiaomi e-store. It will come in three colours: blue, black, and green.

Redmi A1: Full Features

The Redmi A1 has a 6.52-inch HD+ display with a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate. The screen is a TFT LCD with a waterdrop notch on the front for the selfie camera. It has a leather-like texture on the back to prevent fingerprints.

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Under the hood, the device is powered by an entry-level Mediatek Helio A22 chipset. The SoC is paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Out of the box, the device runs a special edition of Android 12 known as Android Go. This is commonly found in low-cost smartphones.

The device has a dual rear camera setup, with the primary being an 8MP main camera and the secondary being a 2MP depth sensor. A 5MP front-facing camera is available for selfies.

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The phone has a 5,000mAh battery and supports 10W fast charging. The company includes a charger in the box. A 3.5mm headphone jack, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Wi-Fi connectivity, and Bluetooth are also included.