Xiaomi Redmi A1 (2GB + 32GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score components:
90.0%
Technical Score
10.0%
User score
Technical Score
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
User score
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.
#100 in Best Smartphones Under £100
#100 in Best Xiaomi Phones
#516 in Best Smartphones Under £200
#674 in Best Smartphones Under £250
#787 in Best Smartphones Under £300
#817 in Best Battery Life Smartphones
#847 in Best Chinese Smartphones
#936 in Best Smartphones Under £400
#995 in Best Large-Screen Smartphones
#1012 in Best Smartphones Under £500
#1094 in Best Value Smartphones
#1217 in Best Android Smartphones
#1258 in Best AI Smartphones
#1272 in Best Smartphones
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
What it is: An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score components:
60.0%
Overall score
40.0%
Price
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According to Pinoy Metro Geek, the Xiaomi Redmi A1 is an entry-level smartphone praised for its clean Android 12 Go Edition software experience and premium-feeling leather-like textured back. While it offers a large 5000 mAh battery and expandable storage via microSD and a 3.5mm audio jack, drawbacks include slow 10W microUSB charging, a display that struggles in sunlight, and...Read more
According to a WalasTech review, the Xiaomi Redmi A1 is an affordable entry-level smartphone featuring vanilla Android 12 Go Edition, a large 6.5-inch HD+ display, and a "monster" 5000mAh battery offering impressive longevity. Its textured polycarbonate back provides good grip and resistance to smudges, while practical features include a microSD slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack....Read more
According to Pinoy Metro Geek, the Xiaomi Redmi A1 is an entry-level smartphone praised for its clean Android 12 Go Edition software experience and premium-feeling leather-like textured back. While it offers a large 5000 mAh battery and expandable storage via microSD and a 3.5mm audio jack, drawbacks include slow 10W microUSB charging, a display that struggles in sunlight, and...Read more
According to a WalasTech review, the Xiaomi Redmi A1 is an affordable entry-level smartphone featuring vanilla Android 12 Go Edition, a large 6.5-inch HD+ display, and a "monster" 5000mAh battery offering impressive longevity. Its textured polycarbonate back provides good grip and resistance to smudges, while practical features include a microSD slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack....Read more
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is an entry-level smartphone featuring a 6.52-inch HD+ display, a leather-textured design, and a massive 5,000 mAh battery that lasts up to three days. Running "stock-like" Android 12 (Go Edition), the device offers a clean, low-bloatware experience. However, performance is limited by a MediaTek Helio A22 processor and 2GB of RAM, resulting in potential lags and...Read more
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is a 2022 entry-level smartphone featuring a leather-like textured back, a 6.52-inch HD+ display, and a clean version of Android 12 (Go Edition). Powered by a MediaTek Helio A22 processor with limited RAM, it is designed for basic tasks and is considered one of Xiaomi's most affordable devices. Key strengths include exceptional, long-lasting battery life from its...Read more
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is positioned as a basic, budget-friendly smartphone featuring a "clean" Android 12 Go Edition experience, which helps the MediaTek Helio A22 processor and 2GB of RAM manage light tasks, such as messaging and web browsing. Key pros include a 5,000 mAh battery lasting two to three days, a leather-textured back that resists fingerprints, and a 6.52-inch display....Read more
The Netzwelt review positions the Xiaomi Redmi A1 as an entry-level, ~100 Euro smartphone featuring a clean, bloatware-free Android 12 (Go Edition) experience and a 5,000 mAh battery offering two to three days of usage. Key pros include the durable, textured design and the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, the device suffers from significant performance lag due to the...Read more
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is an entry-level smartphone featuring a 6.52-inch HD+ display, a leather-textured design, and a massive 5,000 mAh battery that lasts up to three days. Running "stock-like" Android 12 (Go Edition), the device offers a clean, low-bloatware experience. However, performance is limited by a MediaTek Helio A22 processor and 2GB of RAM, resulting in potential lags and...Read more
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is a 2022 entry-level smartphone featuring a leather-like textured back, a 6.52-inch HD+ display, and a clean version of Android 12 (Go Edition). Powered by a MediaTek Helio A22 processor with limited RAM, it is designed for basic tasks and is considered one of Xiaomi's most affordable devices. Key strengths include exceptional, long-lasting battery life from its...Read more
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is positioned as an ultra-budget, entry-level smartphone featuring a 6.52-inch HD+ display and a leather-textured back, running Android 12 (Go Edition) for improved performance on minimal hardware. Key strengths include a long-lasting 5,000 mAh battery that provides two to three days of use, alongside practical features like a dedicated microSD slot and a 3.5mm...Read more
The Leclaireur Fnac Lab review describes the Xiaomi Redmi A1 as an entry-level smartphone designed for strict budgets, offering a clean Android 12 (Go edition) experience but suffering from significant performance limitations. While the device features a durable, stylish leather-textured design, the MediaTek Helio A22 processor and 2GB of RAM cause it to be "slow to the task"...Read more
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is positioned as an ultra-budget, entry-level smartphone featuring a 6.52-inch HD+ display and a leather-textured back, running Android 12 (Go Edition) for improved performance on minimal hardware. Key strengths include a long-lasting 5,000 mAh battery that provides two to three days of use, alongside practical features like a dedicated microSD slot and a 3.5mm...Read more
The Leclaireur Fnac Lab review describes the Xiaomi Redmi A1 as an entry-level smartphone designed for strict budgets, offering a clean Android 12 (Go edition) experience but suffering from significant performance limitations. While the device features a durable, stylish leather-textured design, the MediaTek Helio A22 processor and 2GB of RAM cause it to be "slow to the task"...Read more
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is an entry-level smartphone featuring a leather-textured design, a 6.52-inch HD+ display, and a 5,000 mAh battery that provides long-lasting, multi-day usage. Running on Android 12 Go Edition with a MediaTek Helio A22 processor, the device offers a clean, bloatware-free experience suitable for basic daily tasks, though it struggles with heavy multitasking due to...Read more
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is a budget-focused device, noted for its long-lasting 5,000 mAh battery, durable leather-textured back, and clean, near-stock Android 12 (Go Edition) interface. However, the experience is severely hindered by the weak MediaTek Helio A22 processor and just 2GB of RAM, resulting in significant, consistent lagging during everyday use. Additional limitations include...Read more
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is positioned as an affordable, entry-level smartphone featuring a "clean" Android 12 Go Edition, which avoids heavy bloatware, and a functional leather-like plastic design that resists fingerprints. A major advantage is the 5000mAh battery, providing long-lasting usage, though charging is limited to a slow 10W via an outdated Micro-USB port. While the 6.52-inch...Read more
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is a budget-focused device, noted for its long-lasting 5,000 mAh battery, durable leather-textured back, and clean, near-stock Android 12 (Go Edition) interface. However, the experience is severely hindered by the weak MediaTek Helio A22 processor and just 2GB of RAM, resulting in significant, consistent lagging during everyday use. Additional limitations include...Read more
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is positioned as an affordable, entry-level smartphone featuring a "clean" Android 12 Go Edition, which avoids heavy bloatware, and a functional leather-like plastic design that resists fingerprints. A major advantage is the 5000mAh battery, providing long-lasting usage, though charging is limited to a slow 10W via an outdated Micro-USB port. While the 6.52-inch...Read more
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