Redmi A2, Redmi A2+ with 5,000mAh battery debut in India: Check price
Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ smartphones were launched in India on Friday, May 19. The new affordable models from Xiaomi’s sub-brand come with a waterdrop-style notch display and come in multiple color options. Both models feature 5,000mAh batteries and are powered by MediaTek Helio G36 SoC, coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of storage. The Redmi A2 series features a 6.52-inch HD+ LCD display and has an 8-megapixel dual camera setup on the back. Both the smartphones offer similar specifications, however, the Redmi A2+ features a fingerprint sensor. The Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ will go on sale in India from May 23.
Redmi A2, Redmi A2+ price in India, availability
The Redmi A2 price has been set at Rs. 5,999 for the base variant with 2GB RAM + 32GB storage. The 2GB RAM + 64GB storage variant costs Rs. 6,499 while the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model costs Rs. 7,499. The Redmi A2+, on the other hand, costs Rs. 8,499 for the sole 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model. They come in Black, Light Green, and Light Blue colour options.
Both devices will be available for purchase in the country starting May 23 at 12 noon (IST) via Amazon, Mi.com, Mi Home stores and Xiaomi’s retail partners.
Redmi is offering Rs. 500 cashback for customers who purchase the Redmi A2 series smartphones using ICICI Bank cards. They also come with a two-year warranty.
Redmi A2, Redmi A2+ specifications
Dual SIM Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ run on Android 13 and feature a 6.52-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) LCD display with 120Hz touch sampling rate. The phones feature a waterdrop-style notch on the display for the selfie shooters. The Redmi A2 series phones are powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC, with up to 4GB of RAM. The available storage can be expanded up to 7GB using the virtual RAM functionality.
For optics, the Redmi A2 and Redmi A2 feature an AI-assisted dual camera setup at the back, consisting of an 8-megapixel primary sensor and a QVGA camera. For selfies and video chatting, they have a 5-megapixel camera sensor on the front.
Both models offer up to 64GB of onboard storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card (up to 512GB) via a dedicated slot. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FM radio, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. As mentioned, the Redmi A2+ also features a fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.
The Redmi A2 series features 5,000mAh batteries with 10W fast charging support using the in-box charger. The battery is said to deliver up to 32 days of standby time and up to 150 hours of playtime on a single charge.
