Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A official photos released, launch set for August 21

Yesterday two Xiaomi Redmi series phones surfaced on China's TENAA, and was believed to be the Redmi Note 5 or Redmi 5A. However, it appears that the devices are Redmi Note 5A and its variant. And Xiaomi has confirmed that the phone will be unveiled at an event in home market of China next Monday, that is August 21.

The Chinese device maker also shared official images of Redmi Note 5A, and they are in line with the photos posted on TENAA. The Redmi Note 5A will not be a killer device like the previously launched Mi 5X, but will boast the usual specs, you did expect from Xiaomi.

According to TENAA the Redmi Note 5A will arrive in two variants: MDE6 and MDE6S. Both models will have 5.5-inch HD display, 3000mAh battery, and run Android 7.1.1 Nougat based MIUI 9. They will arrive in Gold, Rose Gold and Silver colors.

Individually, the MDT6 model will be a lower-end device featuring quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and 13MP/5MP cameras. It will give the fingerprint scanner a miss.

The MDT6S on the other hand will be an upgraded variant boasting specs like octa-core Snapdragon 435 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 16MP/13MP cameras and a rear mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Redmi Note 5A announcement will start at 7:30pm China time (5pm IST) on August 21.

Kaiser Bey

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