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Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:6.52 inchesMain camera megapixels:8 MP

Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

90%

5.0

Technical score

10%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 96% of smartphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

25%

4.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.2

Camera

15%

3.3

Display

15%

5.6

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

5.4

Connectivity

4%

1.9

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 97%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 81%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

25%

4.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.2

Camera

15%

3.3

Display

15%

5.6

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

5.4

Connectivity

4%

1.9

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

5.0
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 8.9 points, which is higher than 84.9% of smartphones.
8.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G36
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G36 processor model which is slower than processors in 95% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
3 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 3 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 96.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is lower than that of 98.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0 & f/
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 & f/ which is narrower than that of 92.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
0.1 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 0.1 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 100% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.08 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.08 µm which is smaller than in 100% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.52 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.52 inches which is smaller than the screens of 78.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1600 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1600 px which is lower than that of 87.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.7% of smartphones.
Pixel density
269 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 269 ppi which is lower than that of 80.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 93.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.8% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone has 1 microphones, which is fewer than in 89.6% of smartphones and equal to the number in 10.4% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
164.9 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164.9 mm which is taller than 66.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Width
76.8 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.8 mm which is wider than 68.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.1 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.1 mm which is thicker than 81.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Weight
192 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 192 g which is lighter than 58.8% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 3.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
112,176 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 112,176 cm³ which is larger than 83.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • 30.2% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1,023 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,023 min vs 786 min
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 4.33x cheaper
    Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£60 vs £260).
    £60 vs £260
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 6.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Xiaomi Redmi A2
    the average smartphone
    Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.54 vs 8).
    8.54 vs 8
  • 63.6% more popular
    Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.9 vs 5.4).
    8.9 vs 5.44
  • 4.33x cheaper
    Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£60 vs £260).
    £60 vs £260
  • 6.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Xiaomi Redmi A2
    the average smartphone
    Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.54 vs 8).
    8.54 vs 8
  • 63.6% more popular
    Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.9 vs 5.4).
    8.9 vs 5.44
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 30.2% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1,023 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,023 min vs 786 min
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G36 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G36 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 & f/ vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.0 & f/ vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 99.7% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (0.1 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    0.1 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 8.4% worse value for money
    Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.77 vs 7.3).
    6.77 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G36 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G36 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 5 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (3 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 8 GB
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 80.4% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (185 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    185 vs 942
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 41.8% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1,600 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2,750 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 66.8% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (842 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    842 vs 2,533
  • 45.7% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (13.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    13.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 46.3% lower PassMark single-core benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (531 vs 988). The average smartphone scores 988 for single-core performance.
    531 vs 988
  • Supports older OpenCL version
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenCL version than the average smartphone (1.2 vs 2). The average smartphone supports OpenCL version 2.
    1.2 vs 2
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 & f/ vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.0 & f/ vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 99.7% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (0.1 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    0.1 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (5 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    5 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.72 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    0.08 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No NFC
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5 vs 5.2
  • No gyroscope
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • Lacks USB Type-C
    This smartphone lacks a USB Type-C port, the average smartphone includes one. 96.9% of smartphones use USB Type-C.
  • No compass
    This smartphone does not have a compass, the average smartphone does. 93.2% of smartphones include a built-in compass.
  • No fingerprint scanner
    This smartphone does not have a fingerprint scanner, the average smartphone does. 96.4% of smartphones include a fingerprint scanner.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1600 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1600 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 31.9% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (269 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    269 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 39.4% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (400 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    400 nits vs 660 nits
  • 600 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (400 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    400 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 0.15 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.52 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (120 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1500:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 69.7% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (10 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    10 W vs 33 W
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 1 fewer microphone/s
    This smartphone has fewer microphones than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 0.8 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.1 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.1 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 0.8 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.8 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.8 mm vs 76 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 1.3 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (164.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    164.9 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 14.7% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (112,176 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97,800 cm³.
    112,176 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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23/10/2023
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25/05/2023
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22/08/2024
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13/09/2023
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB)

  • Considered great value for money and an excellent budget phone.
  • Good build quality and attractive, sturdy design for its price point, with some users liking the faux-leather texture on the back.
  • Excellent or good battery life for typical use, with the large 5000mAh capacity lasting one to two days for light users.
  • Camera quality is often praised as decent, good, or even surprisingly impressive for a budget phone, especially in daylight conditions and for simple use.
  • Runs on Android 13 Go edition, which provides a clean, near-stock Android experience with less bloatware, contributing to potentially smoother operation for basic tasks.
  • Includes useful features like a dedicated microSD card slot (expandable up to 1TB), dual SIM support, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • Easy to use, making it a good option for elderly family members or as a secondary device.
  • Features a loud loudspeaker and clear call quality.

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB)

  • Performance is a major complaint; many users report the phone is very slow, lags frequently, hangs, freezes, and is not suitable for heavy usage or multitasking.
  • Very slow charging times, with one user reporting it takes around two hours to fully charge due to 10W charging and a micro-USB port (not Type-C).
  • Outdated micro-USB port instead of the more modern USB-C.
  • Display brightness is considered low by some, making it hard to use in direct sunlight. Display quality and touch screen response also receive mixed to negative reviews.
  • Lacks basic features found on other phones, such as a fingerprint sensor, app lock, or the ability to add home screen widgets.
  • Mixed reviews on camera quality; while some find it decent, others report poor resolution and limited editing options.
  • Audio quality is considered average or low for the speaker.
  • Some users report heating issues during extended use.
  • Has a small amount of internal storage and RAM in the base models, which exacerbates performance issues.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi A2 (3GB + 64GB) is an entry-level smartphone featuring a large 6.52-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) display, powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 processor and running on Android 13 (Go Edition). A main characteristic is its large 5000mAh battery, providing long-lasting usage. The phone includes a dual 8MP rear camera system and a 5MP front camera, plus a 3.5mm headphone jack and dedicated microSD card slot for expandable storage up to 1TB. Pros are its affordable price point, a clean Android experience without heavy bloatware (on Go Edition versions), a textured back that resists fingerprints, and dual-SIM support. Cons generally revolve around its budget nature, including a modest display resolution, limited 10W charging speed via a micro-USB port (not USB-C), and potential for some performance lag or slow app loading during heavy use.

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