Xiaomi has launched the Redmi A5 in India, an entry-level smartphone featuring a 6.88-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and powered by a Unisoc T7250 chipset. Available in two variants, it offers up to 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, expandable to 2TB.
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