Xiaomi Redmi A3 Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR1422
ZAR1584
Price of Xiaomi Redmi A3 in South Africa as of Oct 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: XIAOMI
Display: 6.71" IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM)
Chipset: Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
Camera: Single: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) Auxiliary lens
Battery: 5,000 mAh / 10W wired
Software: Android 14 or Android 14 (Go edition), upgradable to Android 15
Should you buy the Xiaomi Redmi A3?
Reasons to Buy
- 5,000 mAh battery capacity
- 6.71" IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM) display for media and everyday use
- Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Real-world camera, gaming, and battery results may differ from specs-only analysis.
Detailed Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2024-02-14 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2024-02-23 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | 23129RN51X, 23129RN51H |
Body
| Dimensions | 168.3 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm |
|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.71 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1650 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Brightness | 500 nits (HBM) |
Platform
| OS | Android 14 or Android 14 (Go edition), upgradable to Android 15 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
|---|
Camera
| Rear camera | Single: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) Auxiliary lens |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 8 MP |
| Rear features | LED flash, HDR |
| Selfie camera | Single: 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Selfie camera MP | 5 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 10W wired |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | FM radio |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | side-mounted |
| Audio | Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Forest Green (Olive Green), Star Blue (Lake Blue) |
| SAR | 0.92 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
Specifications last checked Jun 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Xiaomi Redmi A3 was officially 2024-02-23.
The starting retail price for the Xiaomi Redmi A3 in South Africa is currently za ZAR1422. Historically, it has retailed for as high as za ZAR1584.
It features a 6.71" IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM) display with 720 x 1650 pixels resolution.
The verified rear camera specification is Single: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) Auxiliary lens, with video recording listed as 1080p@30fps.
The device lists a 5,000 mAh 10W battery, with 10W wired wired charging.
