Manila, PHILIPPINES, May 17, 2025 – Xiaomi Corporation, known for its consumer electronics and smart manufacturing, has introduced the Redmi A5, which integrates a wide range of substantial upgrades to bring advanced smartphone features to a wider audience. Featuring a revamped design, a notably enhanced camera, and a larger display, the Redmi A5 elevates essentials into an experience that feels elegantly streamlined, designed for individuals who appreciate both practicality and aesthetics in their daily smartphone use.

Design and Display

The Redmi A5 boasts a sleek, modern design that enhances its visual appeal through a stylish flat frame and upgraded camera decoration featuring a new metallic surround. This smartphone has elegant color options, each conveying a unique character. The Midnight Black and Sandy Gold variants showcase a matte, smudge-resistant finish for a classic, subtle elegance. Meanwhile, Lake Green1 and Ocean Blue1 draw inspiration from nature, with veining patterns that evoke the gentle ripples of a calm body of water. At just 8.26mm thick, the Redmi A5 strikes a perfect balance between contemporary style and comfortable handling.

Despite its sleek design, the Redmi A5 enhances possibilities with a large 6.88-inch display that supports up to 120Hz, delivering an immersive experience for video viewing, browsing, or reading. The device ensures responsiveness even with wet hands, thanks to its wet touch technology, which enhances usability. Additionally, TÜV Rheinland-certified eye protection and DC dimming reduce strain during long sessions, making prolonged screen time more comfortable for users.

Camera and Performance Upgrades

The Redmi A5 features an impressive 32MP AI dual camera for taking high-quality photos. It has a larger sensor that captures 18% more light than earlier models, making night photography better with brighter and clearer pictures in low light. The camera also keeps photos clear and colorful, even in tough backlight situations. On the front, the improved 8MP selfie camera produces natural-looking portraits. The soft-light ring from the display helps take well-lit selfies in dim environments. These features make it easy to capture and save memories, whether it's a beautiful view or a quick moment.

Enhancing its already impressive camera capabilities, the Redmi A5 is crafted to seamlessly integrate into your dynamic lifestyle, delivering reliability and convenience at every step. Driven by the octa-core UNISOC T7250 processor and backed by up to 8GB of RAM through memory extension, the Redmi A5 manages multitasking effortlessly, ensuring smooth operation even during intensive usage. Despite its strong performance, the Redmi A5 maintains excellent battery efficiency. With a 5200mAh battery, it allows for over 20 hours of video playback and more than 9 hours of gaming on a single charge, keeping you powered throughout the day.

For further added convenience, Redmi A5 also offers secure access through a side fingerprint sensor and face unlock. Plus, with the 3.5mm headphone jack, users can continue enjoying high-quality wired audio.

Pricing and Availability

Redmi A5 arrives in the Philippines in four colors—Midnight Black1, Sandy Gold1, Lake Green1, and Ocean Blue1—offered in two variants: one with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage at only PHP 3,599, and another with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage at just PHP 4,099.

It will be available online starting May 20 via Xiaomi’s official Shopee and Lazada stores, and in authorized Mi Stores nationwide beginning May 23.