Redmi has launched an entry-level smartphone in its new A-series called the Redmi A1. Like the discontinued Mi A lineup, the Redmi A1 offers a clean Android experience. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Redmi A1 in Nepal.
Redmi A1 Overview:
Design, Display
Design-wise, the Redmi has made an effort to make the smartphone visually appealing. First off, the Redmi A1 has a leather texture design and a dual-rear camera setup. It is available in 3 pastel color options green, black, and blue.
Over on the front, the Redmi A1 features a 6.52-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1600×720 pixels. As common with budget phones, it will have a water-drop notch with a single selfie camera.
Performance and Cameras
The Redmi A1 is packed with a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset paired with 2GB LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB eMMC 5.2 storage. The Helio A22 is an entry-level 12nm processor that was launched in 2018. It has four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2GHz.
More importantly, it provides a clean software experience with the Android 12 Go edition. For starters, the Go edition is a lightweight Android skin designed specifically for low-end smartphones.
Camera-wise, the smartphone will ship with an 8MP rear camera and a supplementary depth sensor. Likewise, the front camera is a 5MP selfie snapper with an f/2.2 aperture.
Rest of the specs
Moreover, fueling the smartphone is a 5,000mAh battery and supports 10W charging. The phone weighs 192 grams and measures 9.09mm in thickness. It will support dual SIM and microSD expansion too.
Redmi A1 Specifications:
- Display: 6.52-inch LCD panel, HD+ resolution
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio A22
- Memory: LPDDR4X
- Storage: eMMC 5.1
- Software & UI: Android 12
- Rear Camera: Dual (with LED flash);– 8MP f/1.8 primary lens– Depth sensor
- Front Camera: 5MP f/2.2 (water-drop)
- Battery: 5000mAh with 10W Charging
- Color Options: Blue, Green, Black
Redmi A1 Price in Nepal and Availability
The smartphone is priced at INR 6,499 in India for the single 2/32GB variant. We anticipate that the Redmi A1 will cost NPR 12,000 when it is released in Nepal.
| Redmi A1 | Price in India | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| 2/32GB | INR 6,499 | NPR 12,000 |
- Meanwhile, check out our review of the Redmi K50i.