
Xiaomi
Xiaomi Redmi A3
₦115,900
Seen between ₦115,900 and ₦150,200 across Nigerian retailers.
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The Redmi A3 is an ultra-entry Xiaomi option for Nigerian buyers on the tightest budgets, using Android Go software to keep performance usable despite modest 4GB RAM. It's a fit for basic communication, browsing and social apps rather than gaming or serious photography, and lacks a fingerprint sensor.
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How it scores
#24 of 42 in Budget (under ₦150k)
Basic camera for social media and video calls.
Basic selfie camera.
5,000mAh with 10W charging — about a day of normal use.
IPS LCD at 90Hz — smooth enough for daily scrolling.
MediaTek Helio G36 with 4GB RAM — best for calls, chats and light apps.
Fair price for what you get.
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What's good
- Very affordable, fits the low end of the budget range
- 128GB storage on a Go-edition phone is rare
- Simple, lightweight Android Go software runs smoothly on limited RAM
What's not
- No fingerprint sensor, only face unlock
- Weak 5MP selfie camera and slow 10W charging
Full specifications
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.71 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1650 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| PPI | 268 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Max rated brightness | 500 nits |
| HDR support | No |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.6% |
| RGB color space | 95.1% |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Response time | 40 ms |
| Contrast | 1314:1 |
Design and build
| Height | 168.3 mm (6.63 inches) |
|---|---|
| Width | 76.3 mm (3 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.32 mm (0.33 inches) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Waterproof | No |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 |
|---|---|
| Max clock | 2200 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53 · - 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A53 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | No |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 |
| GPU shading units | 32 |
| GPU clock | 680 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~43.5 GFLOPS |
Memory
| RAM size | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 1600 MHz |
| Channels | 2 |
| Storage size | 64 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15) |
|---|---|
| ROM | MIUI Go Edition |
| OS size | 19 GB |
| OS updates | 2 years |
| Security updates | 3 years |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Max charge power | 10 W |
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Replaceable | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Fast charging | No |
| Full charging time | 2:40 hr |
Main camera
| Matrix | 8 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 |
| Zoom | Digital |
| Flash | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No |
| 4K video recording | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | No |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 8 MP · 2) Depth |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode |
| Image resolution | 8 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 5 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Image resolution | 2592 x 1944 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Autofocus | No |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band · - Wi-Fi Direct · - Wi-Fi Hotspot · - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging · - USB-Storage mode · - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC* | Depends on the region |
| Infrared port | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| LTE Cat* | 4 |
| 2G network | GSM B2, B3, B5, B8 |
| 3G network | WCDMA B1, B5, B8 |
| 4G network | LTE B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28 |
| 5G support | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono |
|---|---|
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
Other
| Category | Budget |
|---|---|
| Announced | February 2024 |
| Release date | February 2024 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $80 |
| Successor | - Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G |
| Sensors | - Accelerometer · - Ambient light sensor · - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 10 W |
Display & design
| Screen size | 6.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Screen type | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1650x720 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz |
| Dimensions | Not verified |
| Weight | 192g |
| Colours | Black, Green, Blue |
| Water resistance | None |
Performance & storage
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 |
|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Operating system | Android 14 (Go edition) |
| Software support | Not verified |
Cameras
| Rear camera | 50MP + auxiliary lens |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 5MP |
| Video | Not verified |
Battery & connectivity
| Battery | 5000mAh |
|---|---|
| Charging | 10W |
| Network | 4G |
| 5G | No |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| NFC | No |
| Fingerprint | No |



