Redmi A3 Appears on BIS Website, Hinting at Upcoming Launch in India

The Redmi A3, bearing the model number 23129RN51H, Makes an Appearance on the BIS Website.

Redmi A3 could be launched in India soon, as the successor to the company’s affordable Redmi A2 model that was launched in May with a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC. The Xiaomi sub-brand is yet to announce plans to launch a new Redmi A series smartphone, but a new handset has reportedly been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website with model number 23129RN51H. The alleged Redmi A3 has previously appeared on websites including NBTC.

Tipster TMKTECH (@Tmktechfamily) posted screenshots of the purported listing of the Redmi A3 on the BIS website. As per the leak, the handset carrying model number 23129RN51H has appeared on the BIS site. The listing suggests Redmi and Poco brand names for the handset, indicating that Poco could launch a smartphone under its brand name in different regions as a rebranded version of the Redmi A3.

It’s worth noting that Redmi is yet to confirm the development of a Redmi A2 successor. This purported handset has reportedly been spotted on the NBTC, IMDA, and EEC websites earlier with model number 23129RN51X. It is expected to come in several variants.

The Redmi A2 made its debut in May, featuring an initial price of Rs. 5,999 for the base variant with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. The 2GB RAM + 64GB storage variant was available at Rs. 6,499, while the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model was priced at Rs. 7,499.

The Redmi A2 operates on Android 13 and showcases a 6.52-inch HD+ LCD screen with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and an impressive 120Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, it is powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC, coupled with up to 4GB of RAM. Leveraging virtual RAM functionality, the device offers expanded memory options, reaching up to 7GB.

The camera setup includes a dual rear unit featuring an 8-megapixel primary sensor paired with a QVGA secondary camera. On the front, users can capture selfies and engage in video chats with a 5-megapixel camera sensor.

Fueling the device is a robust 5,000mAh battery, complemented by 10W fast charging support for added convenience.