Redmi A2 Plus

Design, Body Build, and Display

Redmi A2 Plus measures 164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm and weighs 196g. The device’s body is made of plastic at the back, with a plastic body frame and glass front. The 6.52-inch display of the Xiaomi handset is made of IPS LCD with a 60Hz refresh rate and a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution (~ 269 ppi density). This is enough for using your new device for both work and play.

Redmi A2 Plus Price, Features, and Specifications

Design, Body Build, and Display

Redmi A2 Plus measures 164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm and weighs 196g. The device’s body is made of plastic at the back, with a plastic body frame and glass front. The 6.52-inch display of the Xiaomi handset is made of IPS LCD with a 60Hz refresh rate and a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution (~ 269 ppi density). This is enough for using your new device for both work and play.

Performance and Battery

The handset features Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) (CPU), Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) chipset, and Power VR GE8320 GPU running on the Android 12 (Go edition) OS, with MIUI for customizations. The processor is powerful enough for multi-tasking and playing basic games. The 32GB 2GB RAM / 32GB 3GB RAM internal memory space is sufficient to run basic applications, and some preferred downloaded applications. You can expand the space using the MicroSD option up to 512GB. A 5,000mAh Li-Po non-removable battery powers the device. A 10W fast charger enables quick powering of the storm.

Camera

You can take average selfie shots and videos on the front-facing 5MP camera. At the back, the device packs a dual camera set-up of 8MP +0.3MP. The primary camera can record 720p@30fps and 1080p/30fps video capture.

Connectivity and Sensors

Xiaomi Redmi A2+ is a 4G-enabled handset that supports GSM/ HSPA/ LTE 4G Network. It supports Wi-Fi connectivity, with Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and hotspot specifications. You can use your handset with other devices through Bluetooth. The USB Type-C 2.0 OTG enables charging and data transfer to other devices. For convenience, the Redmi device is equipped with several sensors. It features Fingerprint (rear-mounted) and accelerometer sensors. The rear-mounted fingerprint scanner enables enhanced security.

Redmi A2 Plus

Pros

• Large battery capacity
• Supports fast charging
• Supports additional memory
• Has a 3.5mm jack port
• Comes with FM Radio
• Basic camera set-up.
• Affordable budget phone

Cons

• Low resolution at 720p
• Low processing power
• Heavy phone at 192g
• Low version Android OS (Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI)
• Low RAM and ROM.
• Not water and dust-proof.

Verdict

Redmi A2 Plus is worth considering in 2023 if you are on a tight budget and need to browse the intent, connect with family and friends online, take photos and be updated about what is happening. A powerful battery will keep you going, and an Octa-core processor and fingerprint scanner make the A2+ from other alternatives at that price and specs.