Xiaomi Redmi A4

Specification

Xiaomi Redmi A4 Review: Budget Beast or Just Another Entry-Level Phone?

In today’s budget phone segment, it’s not just about price — users want value, smoothness, and reliability. Xiaomi’s Redmi A series has always focused on giving just that — maximum features at the lowest possible price.

With the Redmi A4, Xiaomi is aiming to improve on the success of its predecessor, the A3. But the question is: Is this the best budget phone under ৳12,000, or just another affordable compromise?

Let’s break it down: Performance, battery, display, camera, software, and user experience — all in one real-life analysis.

1. Design & Build: Simplicity done right

Redmi A4 doesn’t scream for attention, but it definitely looks and feels better than its price would suggest.

• Plastic body, but matte finish hides fingerprints
• Weight: 192g – manageable and well-balanced
• Flat edges, giving a modern vibe
• No IP rating, but decent build for daily use
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor — fast and functional

2. Display: Decent for daily media

For its price, the Redmi A4’s screen is surprisingly decent.

• 6.71-inch HD+ LCD panel
• 1650×720 resolution
• 90Hz refresh rate (adaptive)
• Brightness: ~500 nits peak — enough indoors, struggles a bit under sunlight

3. Performance: MediaTek Helio G36 – Basic but stable

At its heart, the Redmi A4 runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, an entry-level chip focused on efficiency.

Specs:

• 12nm Octa-core CPU (up to 2.2GHz)
• 3GB/4GB RAM (LPDDR4X) + 64GB/128GB storage (eMMC)
• Expandable storage via microSD (up to 1TB)

Real-Life Performance:

• Basic apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube work smoothly
• Switching between 2-3 apps is okay
• Light games like Subway Surfers or Free Fire (low graphics) run fine
• Multitasking is limited — expect slowdowns if pushed

In short: For everyday tasks, it’s reliable — just don’t expect heavy gaming or editing.

4. Camera: Surprisingly usable in daylight

Rear Camera:

• 8MP main sensor
• LED flash
  Front Camera:
• 5MP selfie shooter

Daylight Performance:

• Natural colors, decent dynamic range
• Focus is quick, and photos look good on social media
• Portrait mode works, but edge detection is hit or miss

Low Light:

• Struggles — grainy and lacks detail
• No dedicated Night Mode

Video:

• Max 1080p @ 30fps (rear & front)
• Basic stabilization

5. Gaming: Only light gaming, please

The Helio G36 can’t handle heavy gaming, but casual titles are playable.

Game Test Results:

6. Battery Life: A true champion here

Battery: 5000mAh — the star of this phone.

• Easily gives 1.5–2 days of usage on light to moderate use
• Screen-On-Time: ~8 hours

Charging:

• 10W charging (in-box)
• Type-C port (finally, no more micro-USB!)
• Takes ~2.5 hours to fully charge from 0–100%

It’s slow to charge, but long to drain — perfect for students and light users.

7. Software: Android Go, but cleaner than expected

The Redmi A4 runs on Android 14 Go Edition.

Pros:

• Lightweight system — less bloat
• Pre-installed apps are minimal
• Smooth animations in most cases

Cons:

• No MIUI features like Dual Apps or Themes
• No guaranteed long-term updates

Still, it feels clean, smooth, and snappy for a phone in this range.

8. Audio, Sensors & Connectivity

• Speaker: Single bottom-firing — loud enough, but flat sound
• 3.5mm headphone jack — yes!
• FM Radio built-in
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor: Works reliably
• Face unlock: Fast but only 2D
• Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0

9. Who Should Buy the Redmi A4?

Perfect for:
 First-time smartphone users
 Parents, kids, or seniors
 Light social media users
 Those needing strong battery life on a tight budget

Not ideal for:
 Gamers
 Power users
 Those needing fast charging or premium features

🔚 Final Verdict:

The Redmi A4 is proof that even in 2025, you don’t need to spend big to get a dependable phone.