Redmi A2: Is it really a gaming phone?

Shaurya Sharma
3 min readMay 24, 2023

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Redmi’s affordable offering, said to be driven by Mediatek is finally here. Redmi has been on a launching spree and after launching Redmi A1, it is back with its pocket-friendly phone. The phone that has finally been launched in the Indian smartphone market is Redmi A2. It seems like the year 2023 started on a very good note for Redmi. It is the successor to its Redmi A1. The series launch took place sometime back and includes A2 and A2+, while both come backed by the MediaTek Helio G36 processor.

Redmi fans and users had been eagerly waiting for Redmi A2 to start its sale in India. The Redmi A2 is the brand’s latest offering in entry-level phones which is deemed to be quite budget-friendly.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 processor which is known to be the gaming processor with an Octa-core processor for entry gaming smartphones with peak speeds of 2.2GHz from its octa-core Arm Cortex-A53 CPU. An IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU delivers the right mix of performance and power efficiency. The G series by MediaTek is known to feature an array of technologies that boost the mobile gaming experience; from vivid visuals and rapid sensing touchscreens to enhancing the connection between your smartphone and the internet.

Making the daily lives of people easier, the Redmi A2 features -

  1. The phone ships a monstrous 5000 mAh battery that comes with the charger in the box ensuring one can charge faster and easily.

2. Redmi A2 boasts a stunning display with 6.52 inches offering a resolution of 1600x720 pixels (HD+) and an aspect ratio of 20:9. . A Panda glass protection is also provided on top of the display.

3.Its look flaunts an ultra-thin and unmistakably modern design. Deemed to be quite slim, and light, it measures 164.90 x 76.75 x 9.09mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 192.00 grams. One can easily flaunt that phone with a unique leather pattern finish on the back of Redmi A2 not only provides a comfortable grip but also makes it a fashion statement.

4.Redmi A2 sports an impressive 8-megapixel camera on the rear with an f/f2.2 aperture. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 5-megapixel sensor with an f/f/2.2 aperture. The camera setup allows one to capture some great blur-free, sharp, and clarity-filled pictures.

5.Offering two storage configurations of 2GB RAM / 32GB inbuilt storage and 4GB / 64GB of the in-built storage facility, the phone provides enough space for storing innumerable photos, movies, songs, apps, and games. Without worrying, one can store enough data.

6. Powered by MediaTek Helio G36, the gaming processor. The processor comes with an octa-core Arm Cortex-A53 CPU clocking up to 2.2 GHz which ensures a smooth performance overall as well as for game players.

The Redmi A2 offers some steal deal features for a phone priced at Rs. 6,299 currently. It is available on Amazon in three colour variants- Aqua Blue, Sea Green, and Classic Black. It seems to provide a cluster of different features that offer smooth performance as well as provide an entertainment quotient with unlimited surfing and usage.

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Shaurya Sharma
Shaurya Sharma

Written by Shaurya Sharma

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