Redmi A2 with MediaTek Helio G36, 8MP dual cameras launched in Nepal

Xiaomi has just launched its new budget-friendly smartphone in Nepal. The new Redmi A2 is the successor to last year's Redmi A1 and it brings upgrades in the performance department. Let's discover more about the Redmi A2, including its full specifications, official price in Nepal, and other details.

Redmi A2 Overview:

Design and Display

Redmi A2 has a similar design to its predecessor, with a thickness of 9.09 mm and a weight of around 192 grams. It also has a leather-like texture at the back and comes in three colors: Light Green, Light Blue, and Black. Moving on, the Redmi A2 has the same 6.52" HD+ LCD panel as Redmi A1. There's a teardrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera.

Performance

The only notable upgrade Redmi A2 brings is in terms of performance, as it is powered by MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm) processor. It has an octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 (@2.2 GHz) and four Cortex-A53 (@1.7 GHz). To compare, Redmi A1's Helio A22 has a quad-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores—all clocked at 2.0 GHz. Regardless, Helio G36 uses the same PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The chipset is also paired with 2/3GB LPDDR4x RAM (with virtual RAM) and 32GB of eMMC 5.1 onboard storage. You can also up the storage to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot. The phone comes with Android 12 Go-Edition pre-installed. Xiaomi also promises 2 years of security updates for this phone.

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Rest of the specs

Moving on, Redmi A2 has a dual camera setup on the back with an 8MP f/2.0 primary and a depth sensor, just like its predecessor. And as aforementioned, you get a 5MP selfie camera inside the notch. Coming to the battery, a 5000mAh battery fuels Redmi A2 that supports 10W charging via the Micro USB port. And you get a compatible 10W power brick inside the box itself. Besides, this 4G phone also has a 3.5mm headphone jack and FM radio support.

Redmi A2 Specifications:

• Display: 6.52-inch LCD panel, HD+ resolution
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G36 4G (12nm)
• Memory: 2/3GB LPDDR4X
• Storage: 32GB eMMC 5.1 (expandable up to 1TB)
• Software & UI: Android 12 (Go Edition)
• Rear Camera: Dual (with LED flash); – 8MP f/1.8 primary lens – Depth sensor
• Front Camera: 5MP f/2.2 (water-drop)
• Battery: 5000mAh with 10W Charging
• Color Options: Light Blue, Light Green, Black

Redmi A2 Price in Nepal and Availability

Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi A2 smartphone in Nepal with an Rs. 10,499 price tag for the sole 2/32GB variant. Not only is this cheaper than its predecessor but Xiaomi is also offering a 2-year warranty on the phone. You can buy the Redmi A2 from Hukut and other Xiaomi-authorized stores in Nepal.

• Meanwhile, check our review of Redmi A1 (Nepali)