Redmi A2, Redmi A2+ with Android 13, 5,000mAh battery launched in India: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers, Availability & more

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HIGHLIGHTS

* Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ are the latest entry-level smartphones in India.
* The two phones run Android 13 (Go edition) out-of-the-box.
* Here’s all you need to know about the Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+. 

Redmi A2, Redmi A2+ smartphones are now official in India.
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has expanded its entry-level smartphone lineup with the launch of Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ smartphones in India.

Both the smartphones feature ab HD+ display and are powered by MediaTek chipset.
The duo is backed by a 5000 mAh battery and runs Android 13 Go Edition.

Redmi A2 Series

Xiaomi today launched two new entry-level smartphones in India. It’s the Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ and both smartphones come with the same set of specifications with only few differences.

The Redmi A2 series also runs on Android 13 (Go edition) out-of-the-box.

Here’s all you need to know about the Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+.

Redmi A2, Redmi A2+ India Price, Sale

Redmi A2 Series

Redmi A2 starts at Rs 5,999 for the base model with 2GB RAM + 32GB storage. The smartphone also comes with 2GB RAM + 64GB storage, and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage priced at Rs 6,499 and Rs 7,499 respectively. The Redmi A2+ is available only in one RAM and storage configuration, and it is priced at Rs 8,499.

Both smartphones will go on sale from May 23th onwards via Amazon, mi.com and offline stores. You can get the Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ in three colour options of Aqua Blue, Classic Black, and Sea Green.

Redmi A2, Redmi A2+ Specifications

Redmi A2 Series

Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ sports a 6.52-inch HD+ display with 720×1600 pixel resolution with 60Hz refresh rate and up to 400 nits of peak brightness. The smartphones are powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G26 chipset paired with up to 4GB of RAM.

Redmi A2 comes in two storage options — 32GB and 64GB, while the Redmi A2+ packs only 64GB internal stoarge. Both the smartphones come with microSD card support.
The duo runs Android 13 Go Edition and the smartphones come with dual SIM support. The entry level Redmi smartphones feature a single lens 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie shooter.

Redmi A2 Series

Both the smartphones are backed by a 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging support.

There’s only one difference between the two smartphones. The Redmi A2+ comes equipped with a rear mounted fingerprint sensor which is missing in the Redmi A2.

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XIAOMI MI A2 (MI 6X) SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specs

RAM 4 GB
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Rear Camera 12 MP + 20 MP
Front Camera 20 MP
Battery 3010 mAh
Display 5.99 inches (15.21 cm)

General

Launch Date August 16, 2018 (Official)
Operating System Android v8.1 (Oreo)
Custom UI Android One

Performance

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
CPU Octa core (2.2 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.84 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260)
Architecture 64 bit
Fabrication 14 nm
Graphics Adreno 512
RAM 4 GB

Excellent 
RAM Type LPDDR4X

Display

Display Type IPS LCD
Screen Size 5.99 inches (15.21 cm)
Resolution 1080 x 2160 pixels
Aspect Ratio 18:9
Pixel Density 403 ppi

Best in Class 
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 77.38 %
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass v5
Bezel-less display Yes
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Design

Height 158.7 mm Compare Size 
Width 75.4 mm
Thickness 7.3 mm

Excellent 
Weight 168 grams

Good 
Build Material Back: Aluminium
Colours Black, Gold, Red, Lake Blue, Rose Gold

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup Dual
Resolution 12 MP f/1.75, Primary Camera(2.9″ sensor size, 1.25µm pixel size)20 MP f/1.7(2.8″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size)
Sensor IMX486, Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor
Autofocus Yes, Phase Detection autofocus
OIS No
Flash Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Burst mode
Camera Features Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Video Recording 3840×2160 @ 30 fps
1920×1080 @ 30 fps
1280×720 @ 120 fps
720×480 @ 30 fps
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup Single
Resolution 20 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera(2.8″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size)
Sensor Exmor RS
Flash Yes, Soft light flash
Video Recording 1920×1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Capacity 3010 mAh
Type Li-Polymer
Removable No
Quick Charging Yes, Quick, v4.0: 50 % in 30 minutes
USB Type-C Yes

Storage

Internal Memory 64 GB

Best in Class 
Expandable Memory No
User Available Storage Up to 48.8 GB
USB OTG Yes
Storage Type eMMC 5.1

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM, GSM+GSM, Dual VoLTE
SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE Yes
SIM 1
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 850(band 5)
3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
SIM 2
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 850(band 5)
3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
SAR Value Head: 1.092 W/kg, Body: 0.259 W/kg
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v5.0
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC No
USB Connectivity Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

FM Radio Yes
Loudspeaker Yes
Audio Jack USB Type-C

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position Rear
Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Faqs on Redmi A2 & Redmi A2+

1) What is the difference between Redmi A2 & Redmi A2+?

Ans) The Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ don’t really offer any major differences so if you’re fine with not having a fingerprint sensor then you can go for the Redmi A2. But if that is a concern then the Redmi A2+ is recommended.

2) What are Redmi A2, Redmi A2+ specifications?

Ans) Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ come with the same set of specifications. There are only two key differences which will explain below:

* Display: The Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ smartphones feature a 6.52-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch on top.
* Processor: The two smartphones are also powered by the MediaTek Helio G36 processor.
* Cameras: You also get the same camera setup on the Redmi A2 series. This includes an 8MP primary camera and a QVGA lens. For selfies, there’s a 5MP front camera.
* Battery, charging: The Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ pack a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.
* Connectivity: On the Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ you get a 3.5mm headphone jack, a micro-USB port, 4G VoLTE and VoWifi. The Redmi A2+ comes with a rear fingerprint sensor which is one key difference between the two phones.
* Software: Both the smartphones run Android 13 (Go edition) out-of-the-box.
* RAM and storage: Another key difference between the two phones is in RAM and storage. The Redmi A2 comes in three options – 2GB + 32GB, 2GB + 64GB, and 4GB + 64GB. As for the Redmi A2+ it comes only with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

3) What is the price of different variants of Redmi A2?

Ans) Redmi A2 comes in three variants — 2GB+32GB, 2GB+64GB and 4GB+64GB priced at Rs 5,999, Rs 6,499 and Rs 7,499 respectively. On the other hand, the Redmi A2+ comes only in single variant 4GB+64GB priced at Rs 8,499.

4) Where can I buy the Redmi A2 Smartphone from ?

Ans) The smartphones will be available online on Amazon.in, mi.com and mi home stores in the country starting May 23. The smartphone maker has also announced that the senior citizens can avail exclusive ‘At-home service’ by raising a request on 1800 103 6286 or send a WhatsApp message on 8861826286.

5) What are the launch offers on Redmi A2 & Redmi A2 Plus?

Ans) -Flat Rs 300 (2GB +32GB) / Rs 500 (4GB +64GB) Instant Discount with ICICI, HDFC & Axis Bank Credit Card & Credit Card EMI
-Free 1-Year Extended Warranty worth Rs 599 for a limited period

6) Redmi A2+ vs Redmi A1+: What’s changed?

Ans) Both phones are identical in every way, down to their dimensions and weight. However, this year’s models come with a significant upgrade in processing power. Where the Redmi A1+ was powered by a quad-core chip, the Redmi A2+ gets the octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 chip, which should translate to improved multi-tasking performance.

The Redmi A2+ also boots into stock Android 13 Go out of the box, whereas the Redmi A1+ arrived with Android 12 Go.

7) Redmi A2 vs Redmi A2+: Which one to get?

Ans) The Redmi A2+ features a fingerprint sensor at the back and is resultantly priced Rs 1,000 higher. All other features are identical to the cheaper model. Redmi A2, meanwhile, relies on face unlock.

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