Xiaomi Redmi A3x

The Xiaomi Redmi A3x is an entry-level smartphone designed to offer essential features at an affordable price point. It boasts a 6.71-inch HD+ Dot Drop display with a resolution of 1650 x 720 pixels, delivering clear visuals suitable for daily use. The screen is protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass, enhancing its durability against scratches and minor impacts. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Unisoc T603 processor, an octa-core chipset clocked at up to 1.8GHz, ensuring smooth performance for basic tasks and applications. The Redmi A3x comes in two memory configurations: 3GB RAM with 64GB storage and 4GB RAM with 128GB storage, both supporting expandable storage of up to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

In the camera department, the smartphone features an 8MP AI dual rear camera system, capable of capturing decent photos in well-lit conditions. For selfies and video calls, there’s a 5MP front-facing camera. The device runs on Android 14 with Xiaomi’s MIUI skin, offering a user-friendly interface and access to the latest features. Powering the Redmi A3x is a robust 5,000mAh battery, ensuring extended usage throughout the day. Charging is facilitated via a 10W charger included in the box. Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and AI Face Unlock for enhanced security.

Redmi A3x Features, Specifications and Price

Detailed Product Description

Body build and design

Redmi A3x measures 168.4 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm (6.63 x 3.00 x 0.33 in) and weighs 193g. Its build is of a Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, and a plastic frame, the A3x is a Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) smartphone with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button.

Display

Xiaomi Redmi A3x features a 6.71-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1650 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 268 ppi. The display also supports a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a Gorilla Glass 3 on top for protection. The panel also has a waterdrop notch for the 5 MP selfie camera.

Camera Set-up

The device comes with a dual-camera setup.

Rear Camera: The rear camera setup consists of an 8 MP, (wide) primary camera and 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens). The main camera records 1080p videos and features Dual-LED flash, and HDR.

Front Camera: The front camera is a 5MP shooter for selfies and video calls. The front lens records 1080p videos.

Both the front and rear cameras on the handset are basic and provide an average experience when it comes to photography and recording videos. For 4K videos and more sophistication when it comes to photography and videography on smartphones, you may have to opt for more expensive models from Redmi (Redmi 12, Redmi Note 12R, Redmi Note 13 4G) or rival brands such as Samsung Galaxy A14, Vivo Y27s or Vivo V30 5G.

Redmi A3x has provisions for Google Camera. If you want to install Google Camera (GCam) on your device, simply:

Performance of Redmi A3x

Xiaomi Redmi A3x is a budget smartphone with the following performance specifications:

• Operating System: Android 14, MIUI
• System on Chip (SoC): Unisoc T603 (22 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core 1.8 GHz
• Graphics: PowerVR GE8320
• RAM: Available in 3GB, 4GB variants
• Storage: Available in 64GB, 128GB variants.

Whereas these are technical specifications, the actual performance may vary based on individual usage patterns. Overall, the handset performs decently for a budget smartphone with average specifications.

Network And Connectivity

As a budget-friendly, utility handset, Xiaomi Redmi A3x supports the following network and connectivity features:

• Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE for 2G, 3G and 4G Bands
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP
• GPS: Yes, with GLONASS, GALILEO
• Radio: FM radio
• USB: USB Type-C 2.0
• SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
• 3.5mm jack: supported
• NFC: not supported
• Infrared: not supported
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer

Battery And Power Management

Xiaomi Redmi A3x packs a 5,000mAh Li-Ion battery. The device supports 10W wired charging. However, it does not support wireless charging, reverse charging, or fast charging.