Xiaomi’s budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi A5, has successfully passed the BIS certification in India (model 25028RN03I). Its rebranded version, the POCO C71 (25028PC03I), also received the same certification, hinting at a launch in the Indian market this month. The phones were earlier thought to be the Redmi 14 4G and POCO M7 4G, but they have now obtained FCC and EEC certifications, which shows plans for a global release.
Features and Connectivity
The Redmi A5 is expected to support 4G connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth, and optional NFC, running on Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0. Various storage options are likely to be available, including configurations of 3GB/64GB, 4GB/64GB, 4GB/128GB, and 6GB/128GB.
Comparing with Previous Model
The Redmi A4 5G boasted a 6.88-inch LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, HD+ resolution, and was powered by a Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 processor. It featured a 50MP main camera on the rear, a 5MP front-facing camera, and a robust 5,160mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. Additionally, it had a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio, and operated on Android 14 with HyperOS.
Given these specs, the Redmi A5 is likely to keep a similar size and refresh rate for its display, although it may have less processing power. The camera performance is expected to be similar or see a slight improvement. The POCO C71, being a rebranding of the Redmi A5, is also thought to come with these same characteristics.
Other Releases
In related news, Realme is preparing to launch the C75x in Malaysia after its C75 introduction in Vietnam. This new phone has been noted in Malaysia’s SIRIM database, and it features an IP69 rating for enhanced durability along with a 5,600mAh battery. It will offer a 120Hz display while maintaining a flat design. Though the chipset details are still under wraps, it will come with 8GB of RAM (which can be expanded to 24GB) and 128GB of storage.
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