Things to love about the Redmi A1

Redmi has always been synonymous with quality and affordability. They have smartphones that hit the high-end markets and the entry-level category. This Redmi A1 is interesting and let me share with you things to love about the Redmi A1.

BUDGET FRIENDLY

The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is truly a leader in giving value and bang-for-buck purchases. It's affordable and is a good smartphone to get and purchase for first-time smartphone users. Packed with fun features and can keep up with the kid's entertainment demands and "bida" moments. The Xiaomi Redmi A1 is priced at P 4,499. But it was offered at a promo price of 3,999! Imagine that. Next time they release another version of this, make sure you don't miss it.

FEATURES

There's a lot to unpack here so please bear with me. I know I said 3 things, but there's actually a whole lot more. 

Camera- The 8MP dual camera system at the back has intelligent image processing algorithms. The 8MP main camera captures the general scene and portrait mode gives a natural depth of field effect in the background. Nice to know that the Redmi A1 also has HDR Mode giving you clear photos even in high-contrast situations. 

Video features of the camera like short videos and time-lapse photography are nice features to have especially on an entry-level smartphone at this price point! Selfies are effortless with the 5MP AI front camera with beauty mode.

MediaTek Helio A22 - It's FAST! CPU of up to 2.0 GHz. This processor pairs four ARM Cortex-A53's operating up to a super-fast 2.0GHz with an IMG PowerVR GE-class CPU. This is powerful enough to handle video calls and online meetings. For online usage, it supports 2.4GHz WiFi that’s compatible with LTE for seamless connections. They can also depend on the phone’s performance and connectivity for their daily activities– from catching up with friends via messaging apps to playing mobile games.

Storage - It has a dedicated micro SD card slot and is expandable for up to 1TB storage! Now that is huge! Your young ones will be able to store more films, photos, and music on their phones and will be able to handle the apps and school requirements. Perfect for kids who love taking photos and videos and often save important files for school.

Stylish - The phone is stylish in its own right! No need to worry about the smudges and breaks or scratches on the back of the phone because this one, especially the black one is not prone to visible dents and scratches. It's textured and has a really good clean design. Also available in other colors to let the students express their personal style, with Black, Light Green, and Light Blue.

Power - Juiced up with a 5000mAh battery and comes with 10W fast charging capabilities, this makes sure that your teen can use the smartphone all day and worry about not being able to reach the kids.

One thing I also liked about the Redmi A1 is the 6.25" FULL-SCREEN HD DISPLAY.

Crystal clear content whether doing research for school, browsing social media or just entertainment, the big phone screen is definitely helpful and can make the viewing content more comfortable. The 6.5" HD Dot Drop display with 20:9 aspect ratio makes text and photos appear clearer. It also has Night Light support for those late-night readers.

These are just some of the things that need to be considered in getting that first smartphone that you can give to your kids and high schoolers. Easy to bring everywhere, it's light and easily fit in any bag or pocket while having a decent screen size. Making sure also that schooling and entertainment needs are accommodated. The newest entry-level phone from Xiaomi delivers fun, essential features, and stylish design at an affordable price.

Watch out for my video test on the Xiaomi Redmi A1.