Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G deals

The Redmi A5 4G sits at the very bottom of Xiaomi's range, and it is honest about what that means. You get a large 6.88-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes scrolling feel smoother than the price suggests, but it is a 720p LCD, so text and photos never look especially sharp. The Unisoc T7250 chip and Android 15 Go edition keep messaging, streaming and browsing ticking along provided you are patient and do not stack too many apps at once. Where it genuinely does well is endurance: a 5,200mAh battery driving a low-resolution screen should comfortably see out a day and then some, though 15W charging means refills are slow. The 32MP main camera is a big jump on paper from the 8MP sensors usual at this level, but keep expectations modest once the light drops. Two omissions matter for UK buyers: there is no 5G, and there is no NFC, so contactless payments are out. If those do not bother you, it is a sensible, tough-wearing phone for someone who mainly wants calls, WhatsApp and YouTube.