Aiden K 
- Redmi A3: A budget smartphone with decent user-friendly features
Xiaomi Kenya unveiled the Redmi A3, one of the firm’s budget-friendly smartphone offerings, adding to the entry-level Redmi smartphone family.
The product, which has been making waves in the tech world since its release, boasts a stylish design, a large, high refresh rate display, and an AI dual camera.
Worth noting, it is available in midnight black and star blue with prices starting from Sh11,599.
It has since managed to capture the attention of consumers looking for a reliable device without breaking the bank.
Some of the stand-out features are as below;
Performance and storage
Redmi A3 is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 processor and is available in 3GB+64GB, and 4GB+128GB configurations.
Extended memory technology expands available RAM to up to 8GB, ensuring slick app loading and switching while additional data storage is available via a microSD slot, which supports microSD cards of up to 1TB.
While it may not match the performance of flagship devices, it certainly holds its own in its price range.
Design and Display:
One of the highlights of the Redmi A3 is its sleek design and impressive display.
Sporting a 6.088-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, the device offers vibrant colors and sharp details, making it ideal for multimedia consumption and gaming.
Screen durability is ensured with corning gorilla glass display protection, while enhanced eye-care protection is provided by DC dimming that reduces exposure to blue light and overall flicker.
The phone is also available in forest green, featuring a smudge-resistant, matte, leather-textured back design that exudes rationality and refinement.
Camera:
Redmi A3 comes equipped with an 8MP dual AI camera setup at the back and a 5MP selfie camera.
Video recording on the other hand is capped at 1080p 30fps for both main and front cameras.
Battery Life and other features:
Fueling the A3, is a 5000mAh battery that supports 10W Type-C charging.
This keeps pace with users throughout the day and beyond, delivering up to 29 hours of call time, and up to 17 hours of video playback.
The device also has a side-mounted fingerprint reader and a headphone jack.
All things considered, the Redmi A3 is a good low-cost smartphone that offers an excellent mix of features, performance, and design at a reasonable price.
It may not have flagship-level specifications, but it excels in its field and is a strong choice for customers on a tight budget.
