Both Xiaomi and Qualcomm are marketing the Redmi A4 5G as a smartphone that is ‘designed with the Indian market in mind.’
Xiaomi has announced the Redmi A4 5G, an entry-level smartphone designed from ground up to bring 5G connectivity to India’s masses. The Redmi A4 5G—revealed during the 2024 India Mobile Congress (IMC)—is being touted as the country’s first 5G smartphone with the brand-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 at the helm.
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Both Xiaomi and Qualcomm are marketing the Redmi A4 5G as a smartphone that is ‘designed with the Indian market in mind.’ The underlying Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, which was announced only recently, is actually the secret sauce behind making the phone a reality. In a release shared with the media, the duo has claimed that the Redmi A4 5G will accelerate India’s ‘transition to 5G technology, ensuring optimised power efficiency, faster connectivity, and an enhanced user experience.’
No further details have been shared at the time of writing though and so, we don’t know how big the screen is, how bright it gets, how big the battery is, or if there are any other niceties too. The exact timeline of availability and pricing details have been kept under the wraps as well for now. All we know for sure is that the Redmi A4 5G will launch soon for under Rs 10,000.
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Xiaomi did showcase the product to media and other on-lookers at IMC giving us a good look at the design which is reminiscent of a few recent Redmi budget phones like the Redmi A3 and A3X with a distinct round camera assembly. One of the cameras—the main one—is 50-megapixel. There is a secondary camera as well, though we are not sure about the resolution or type yet. The phone is confirmed to get a headphone jack.
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“As we celebrate 10 years in India, the Redmi A4 5G marks a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to bring advanced technology to every Indian. Designed exclusively for the Indian market, it embodies our vision of ‘5G for Everyone’, bridging the digital divide. We aim to accelerate India’s shift to 5G with this device, delivering an enhanced entry-level smartphone experience. With India leading global 5G adoption, we are proud to drive this transformation. Looking ahead, 5G will be the cornerstone in our vision to sell 70 Cr devices in the next decade, continuing to redefine connectivity for all,” Muralikrishnan B, president, Xiaomi India said.
