Gadgetren – Although it was only October 2022 that the Redmi A1 mobile phone was released, Xiaomi Indonesia has already introduced its successor device, which is called the Redmi A2.
Targeting the entry-level segment, the Redmi A2 also tries to lure users with excellent support and features that are no less interesting. Moreover, this device is indeed priced at a very affordable price.
These devices can now be recommended both through online sales channels such as mi.com, Tokopedia, Shopee, Blibli, Lazada and Akulaku as well as offline which includes Xiaomi Store, Xiaomi Shop and Xiaomi Preferred Partners.
Redmi A2 prices and color variants
- Rp 1,149,000 (3GB + 32GB)
- Rp 1,249,000 (3GB + 64GB)
- Black and light blue
The Redmi A2 was launched with two memory configuration options, although their availability did not coincide because the 3GB + 32GB variant was available later. The design it carries is quite interesting, but it really hasn’t changed much compared to the previous generation.
Light blue and black color
Xiaomi Redmi A2 Specifications
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| PLUNGER | 3GB |
| Internal storage | 32/64GB |
| Screen | 6.52 inches (HD+ 1600 x 720) |
| Front camera | 5 MP |
| Rear camera | 8MP + QVGA |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 10W |
| Operating system | Android 12 (Go Edition) |
| Connection | WiFi 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| NFC | Not supported |
| SIM slot | Dual nano SIM + Micro SD |
With a really affordable price point, the Redmi A2 unfortunately skimps on a number of features and support. One of these devices still relies on the Micro USB interface for charging and data transfer.
Selected Features
Apart from various kinds of shortcomings, Redmi A2 also promises a number of superior features to the users. The device is one of them brings 6.52-inch screen with HD+ resolution (1600 x 720 pixels) which is claimed to be able to present a more stunning visual experience.
The mobile phone of the entrance is also brought 5,000 mAh battery capacity. Based on Xiaomi’s internal test results, the Redmi A2 can last up to 626 hours of standby time, 33 hours of reading content, 28 hours of calling or 19 hours of video playback.
Following in the footsteps of today’s mobile phones, the Redmi A2 is also armed dual main camera with 8MP resolution and QVGA sensor. Xiaomi, on the other hand, is also noted to have brought intelligent processing support to improve results.
Running the Android 12 (Go Edition) operating system, the Redmi A2 trusts its data processing kitchen to MediaTek Helio G36. We can run this chipset, which was developed through a 12nm manufacturing process, at up to 2.2GHz.
To further its capabilities, the Redmi A2 also has support expansion memory which can provide up to 2GB of additional RAM capacity, bringing the total to 5GB. Thus, the multitasking process can be smoother.
Equally interesting, there will be security updates for the Redmi A2 up to 2 years. This means that various types of personal data belonging to users can stay safe on the device for longer.
