Xiaomi’s Redmi A3 Priced at ₹5,999
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Redmi unveiled the Redmi A3 in the country on Wednesday. This latest entry-level smartphone from Xiaomi’s sub-brand is powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC as its processor and boasts a dual-camera setup with AI support.
The pricing for the variants of this smartphone are as follows: ₹7,299 for the 3GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, ₹8,299 for the 4GB + 128GB variant, and ₹9,299 for the 6GB + 128GB variant. It is offered in Lake Blue, Olive Green, and Midnight Black colors, with sales set to begin on February 23rd. Consumers can purchase it through e-commerce platforms such as Flipkart, Mi.com, and Xiaomi’s retail partners. Last year, the company introduced the Redmi A2, with its base variant featuring 2GB RAM + 32GB storage priced at ₹5,999.
Specifications of the Redmi A3 include dual-SIM (Nano) support and Android 13 (Go Edition) operating system. It features a 6.71-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 120Hz touch sampling rate, along with a waterdrop-style notch for the selfie camera and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Under the hood, it houses an octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM, with a virtual RAM function included. The rear camera setup comprises an 8-megapixel primary camera with AI support, while the front houses a 5-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.
Connectivity options include 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Security features include an accelerometer, e-compass, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging. The dimensions of the phone are 76.3 x 168.4 x 8.3mm, with a weight of approximately 193 grams. There might be a potential increase in smartphone prices due to rising costs of crucial components. Additionally, the prices of 5G smartphones priced under ₹10,000 in the second quarter of this year could be affected, along with a potential rise in the cost of memory chips used in smartphones in the country, with companies like Samsung and Micron potentially increasing the prices of their DRAM chips by up to 20 percent in the current quarter.