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 IIE DIGITAL DESK : June 23, 2025 — Redmi has expanded its affordable 5G portfolio in India by launching a new variant of the Redmi A4 5G featuring 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Priced at ₹9,999, the phone offers significant performance and capacity upgrades compared to its earlier 4 GB configurations.

Originally released in November 2024, the Redmi A4 5G aimed to balance Indian consumers’ budget constraints with next-gen connectivity and features. The expanded memory/storage bundle was officially announced today by Xiaomi and is already available through Amazon India and the official Mi India online store . Amazon is offering an introductory discount of up to ₹750 with select credit card transactions, further sweetening the deal (.

The Redmi A4 5G continues to sport its signature 6.88‑inch HD+ LCD panel with up to 120 Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 600 nits. A modern 4 nm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset drives the device, paired now with 6 GB RAM, expandable via an additional 4 GB virtual RAM system .

The camera system includes a 50 MP primary rear sensor and a 5 MP front camera, while a 5,160 mAh battery supports 18 W charging, complete with a 33 W charger in the box . Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, IP52-rated dust and splash resistance, a dedicated microSD slot (supporting up to 1 TB), 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth‑5.3, and dual‑band Wi‑Fi .

Software-wise, the device runs HyperOS based on Android 14, with two years of OS updates and four years of security support—matching Xiaomi’s promise of longevity for the sub-₹10,000 5G segment .

At ₹9,999, the new iteration slots neatly between earlier configurations—the base 4 GB/64 GB version priced at ₹7,999 and the 4 GB/128 GB model at ₹8,799. The 6 GB/128 GB variant thus offers a more premium experience without crossing ₹10,000, a key psychological threshold in the Indian market.

Redmi aims to stand out with its feature-rich offering—using a large, high-refresh display, beefy battery, robust SoC, and future-ready updates. It also retains dated but valued essentials like the headphone jack and FM radio, which many users still appreciate .

Early indicators from Amazon and Smartprix show considerable interest in the new variant. Listings hint the ₹9,999 price has caught users’ attention, and the device appears among top contenders in the sub-₹12,000 segment .

Affordability is further enhanced through flexible EMI options starting around ₹412 per month—easy on-the-budget planning for budget buyers .

The upgraded Redmi A4 5G underscores Xiaomi’s dual strategy for India: making 5G accessible and delivering better value with each refresh. By offering improved RAM and storage while maintaining familiar features like HyperOS support and durable design, the brand hopes to reinforce its leadership in the mass market.

With sales already live and the broader 5G ecosystem developing steadily, this release delivers further momentum for Redmi and aims to accelerate the transition to capable yet affordable 5G devices across the country.