Xiaomi Redmi A2+

Build Quality

The Xiaomi Redmi A2+ measures 164.9 mm in height, 76.8 mm in width, and 9.1 mm in depth, with a weight of 192 grams. The device utilizes a plastic build, which is typical for phones in its price category. The design features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. It is available in Aqua Blue, Classic Black, and Sea Green. The device is not foldable.

Screen Quality

The Redmi A2+ features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 269 ppi. The screen has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a typical brightness of 400 nits (420 cd/m²). It utilizes a water drop notch design and includes features such as capacitive multi-touch and scratch resistance. The display lacks HDR support, an elevated refresh rate, and does not include any stated screen protection.

Camera Performance

The Redmi A2+ has a dual-camera setup on the rear, comprising an 8MP main camera with an f/2.0 aperture and a 0.3MP secondary camera. The main camera is capable of 1080p video recording at 30fps. The front-facing camera is a 5MP shooter with an f/2.2 aperture. Camera features include digital zoom, autofocus, touch focus, manual focus, continuous shooting, geotagging, panorama, HDR, face detection, and various manual settings. It does not offer optical stabilization or slow-motion video capture.

Software Experience

The phone operates on Android 12. There's no indication of future OS updates.

Battery Performance

The Redmi A2+ is powered by a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery. It supports 10W wired fast charging via microUSB 2.0, a USB-C is not included. The battery is non-removable.

Hardware & Performance

The Xiaomi Redmi A2+ is equipped with a Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) chipset. The CPU is an octa-core processor with four cores clocked at 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 and four cores at 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53. The graphics are managed by a PowerVR GE8320 GPU with a clock frequency of 680 MHz. It has 2 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. The phone does not include a slot for external storage. AnTuTu benchmark scores for the device come in around 127000 (v9).

Connectivity

The phone supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n with hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct functionality, as well as Bluetooth 5.0 LE with A2DP, EDR, and LE support. GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, and Beidou are also supported. It uses a dual SIM (Nano-SIM) setup with dual standby. The network bands supported include 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G. It features a microUSB 2.0 port with charging, mass storage, and OTG capabilities, although it lacks USB Host capabilities and DisplayPort options. It lacks NFC.

Value for Money

The Xiaomi Redmi A2+ is positioned as a low-price device. Pricing varies depending on the configuration (3GB/32GB, or 3GB/64GB). The device delivers basic smartphone functionality and is suitable for budget-conscious consumers who prioritize essential features like a large battery. The lack of features like USB-C, a high-resolution display, and premium build materials align with its budget positioning.