REDMI A5 vs REDMI A2
The REDMI A5 scores 4.4 in our rating, and the REDMI A2 scores 4.0. The REDMI A5 leads in display, camera, battery and software support, while the REDMI A2 is ahead in performance. The REDMI A5 is the newer phone, announced in March 2025.
Key differences
Why choose the REDMI A5
- Bigger battery 5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Faster wired charging 15 W vs 10 W
- Bigger screen 6.88 inches vs 6.52 inches
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Newer model Mar 2025 vs Mar 24, 2023
- More storage 64 GB / 128 GB vs 32 GB / 64 GB
Why choose the REDMI A2
- Lighter 192 g vs 193 g
- Sharper display 269 ppi vs 260 ppi
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Spec
REDMI A5REDMI A2
Overall
4.4
4.0
Display
6.2
4.3
Performance
2.2
3.0
Camera
3.7
3.3
Battery
4.2
3.7
Design
—
5.0
Software support
6.3
5.0
Value for money
6.0 est.
6.0 est.
Display
Spec
REDMI A5REDMI A2
Size
6.88 inches
6.52 inches
Type
LCD
LCD
Resolution
720 × 1640 px
720 × 1600 px
Pixel density
260 ppi
269 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Performance
Spec
REDMI A5REDMI A2
Process
12 nm
12 nm
Max CPU clock
1.8 GHz
2.2 GHz
GPU
—
PowerVR GE8320
RAM
3 GB / 4 GB
2 GB / 3 GB / 4 GB
Storage
64 GB / 128 GB
32 GB / 64 GB
Storage type
eMMC
eMMC
microSD slot
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
REDMI A5REDMI A2
Main camera
32 MP, f/2
8 MP, f/2
Optical stabilization
✕ No
—
Rear cameras
2
2
Rear video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Front camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
REDMI A5REDMI A2
Capacity
5,200 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
15 W
10 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
—
Charger in box
—
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
REDMI A5REDMI A2
Dimensions
171.7 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
164.9 × 76.75 × 9.09 mm
Thickness
8.26 mm
9.09 mm
Weight
193 g
192 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
—
Plastic
Back
—
Plastic
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
None
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Colors
Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, Lake Green, Sandy Gold
Black, Light Blue, Light Green
Connectivity and features
Spec
REDMI A5REDMI A2
5G
✕ No
✕ No
Wi-Fi
—
Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
5.2
5.0
USB
—
Micro-USB
NFC
✕ No
✕ No
3.5 mm jack
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✕ No
✕ No
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
—
Software
Spec
REDMI A5REDMI A2
OS at launch
Android 15 (Go edition)
Android 12 (Go edition)
Security updates
4 years
3 years
Launch and price
Spec
REDMI A5REDMI A2
Announced
Mar 2025
Mar 24, 2023
Status
Released
Discontinued
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