Xiaomi Redmi A2

If you do not have a large budget or are simply looking for a cheap second phone, you can take a look at the Redmi A2: It can do everything you need on a daily basis. However, you should not expect a smooth or even fast system.

-- As reviewed by NotebookCheck
Xiaomi Redmi A2 1

Product details

  • Will Not Work in USA Market, Unlocked Worldwide 4G LTE GSM FCC ID: 2AFZZRN54G
  • Hybrid Dual Sim (or SD Slot) LTE: B1, B3, B5 B40, B41 / 3G: B1, B2, B5, B8 2G Quad band
  • 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~81.4% screen-to-body ratio) 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
  • Dual Camera 8MP + 0.3 MP / Front Camera 5MP. Jack 3.5mm Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
  • Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac protocols Supports 2.4/5G WiFi / WIFI Direct / WiFi Display Supports Bluetooth 4.2/HID
  • Sensors Accelerometer Virtual proximity sensing
  • CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 GPU PowerVR GE8320

PROS

+ dedicated microSD reader
+ 2 years security updates
+ stable chassis
+ low heating under load

CONS

- very little power
- long charging times
- lame WLAN connection
- outdated micro-USB port
- no HD streaming possible

Expert reviews and ratings

By NotebookCheck on July 15, 2023
If you do not have a large budget or are simply looking for a cheap second phone, you can take a look at the Redmi A2: It can do everything you need on a daily basis. However, you should not expect a smooth or even fast system.
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