The Redmi A3 3GB 64GB Black is the entry configuration of Xiaomi’s Redmi A3 in its Midnight Black finish, sold here as the global version. It covers what an affordable phone should: a large 6.71-inch screen that refreshes at up to 90Hz, a 5000mAh battery, a dedicated microSD slot, a headphone jack and Android 14, with Xiaomi promising two major Android updates and three years of security patches. It is a phone for calls, messaging, maps and video, for a parent or a teenager, or as a second line, not for heavy gaming.
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Midnight Black and the Round Camera Ring
Xiaomi describes Midnight Black as the classic finish, styled after the radiance of a midnight sky. The back is glossy and dark, with a large circular camera module in the centre that catches light differently as you turn the phone. On the Redmi A3 3GB 64GB, it is the colour that looks most like a more expensive phone and suits a work setting where a bright handset would stand out.
Gloss shows fingerprints, so a clear case is worth having from day one; it also protects the back against the scratches a phone collects in a bag with keys. Blue and Green versions of the same configuration exist if you prefer colour.
The 6.71-Inch Screen
The display of the Redmi A3 3GB 64GB measures 6.71 inches with a resolution of 1650 x 720 (268 ppi) and a refresh rate of up to 90Hz, which makes scrolling through chats and feeds smoother than the 60Hz screens common at this price. Xiaomi rates it at 500 nits in high brightness mode and adds DC dimming to reduce flicker at low brightness.
Xiaomi protects the screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, without naming the version. HD+ resolution is fine for video and reading, but text looks less crisp than on Full HD panels at close distance.
What 3GB and 64GB Mean in Practice
The Redmi A3 3GB 64GB Black uses LPDDR4X memory and eMMC 5.1 storage. Three gigabytes runs WhatsApp, a browser, maps and social apps comfortably one or two at a time; keep many apps open and older ones reload when you switch back. Xiaomi’s memory extension can borrow up to 8GB from storage, but only when enough storage is free, and it is slower than real RAM.
Of the 64GB on the Redmi A3 3GB 64GB, the system takes a share before you install anything. The answer is the dedicated microSD slot, which takes cards up to 1TB, so photos, videos and downloaded films can live on the card and leave the internal storage for apps. If you already know you keep a lot of apps, the 4GB + 128GB configuration is the better fit.
Battery, Charging and Software
A 5000mAh battery gives the Redmi A3 3GB 64GB a comfortable day of typical use, often more for light users. Charging is 10W over USB-C, which is slow: plan to charge overnight rather than topping up quickly before leaving. Xiaomi’s box list includes an adapter but also notes that the power adapter is sold separately in certain regions.
The Redmi A3 3GB 64GB ships with Android 14. Xiaomi commits to two major Android updates and three years of security patches, which is a longer promise than many budget phones get. Unlocking uses a side fingerprint sensor or AI face unlock.
Cameras, Connectivity and Durability
The rear has an 8MP main camera at f/2.0 with an auxiliary QVGA lens, and the front has a 5MP camera at f/2.2; both record video at up to 1080p and 30 fps. On the Redmi A3 3GB 64GB they handle daylight photos, documents and video calls, and struggle in low light.
The global Redmi A3 3GB 64GB supports dual 4G with two SIM cards plus a microSD card, 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, Glonass, Galileo and Beidou, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Xiaomi lists durability tests including 500,000 key presses, 300 roller tests, 28,000 micro drops and 10,000 USB insertions.
Who This Is Not For
The Redmi A3 3GB 64GB Black has no 5G, so it stays on 4G networks. Gamers and heavy multitaskers will hit the limits of 3GB of memory and the Helio G36 quickly. The proximity and ambient light sensors are virtual (software-based) rather than physical, and Xiaomi does not publish a water-resistance rating, so keep it away from water.
Anyone who records a lot of video or keeps many large apps should choose a higher configuration rather than relying on the memory card.
Ordering the Redmi A3 3GB 64GB Black in the UAE
Delivery reaches every emirate in up to 3 business days and costs nothing on orders from AED 300. The phone carries a 1-year warranty from Totot. You can return a defective or non-matching phone within 14 days, and shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Redmi A3, global version, Midnight Black
- Memory and storage: 3GB LPDDR4X RAM + 64GB eMMC 5.1; microSD up to 1TB; memory extension up to 8GB
- Display: 6.71-inch, 1650 x 720, 268 ppi, up to 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM), DC dimming, Corning Gorilla Glass
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G36, 12 nm, octa-core up to 2.2GHz
- Rear camera: 8MP main, f/2.0, plus QVGA auxiliary lens; video up to 1080p 30fps
- Front camera: 5MP, f/2.2; video up to 1080p 30fps
- Battery: 5000mAh, 10W charging, USB-C
- Software: Android 14; 2 major Android updates and 3 years of security patches
- SIM: Dual SIM + microSD, dual 4G
- Networks: 4G LTE FDD 1/3/5/7/8/20/28, TDD 38/40/41; 3G WCDMA 1/5/8; 2G GSM 2/3/5/8
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Security: Side fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock
- Sensors: Virtual proximity sensor, virtual ambient light sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass
- Dimensions: 168.4 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm
- In the box (per Xiaomi): Phone, adapter (sold separately in certain regions), USB Type-C cable, SIM eject tool, quick start guide and warranty card, safety information
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications come from Xiaomi’s official Redmi A3 specifications page and product page on mi.com (global). Full details are published on the official Xiaomi Redmi A3 specifications page.
FAQ
Can I add more storage to the Redmi A3 3GB 64GB?
Yes. It has a dedicated microSD slot for cards up to 1TB, alongside two SIM cards.
Does the Redmi A3 3GB 64GB Black support 5G?
No. It supports dual 4G, with LTE bands 1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and 38/40/41.
How many Android updates will it get?
2 major Android updates and 3 years of security patches, starting from Android 14, according to Xiaomi.
Does it have a headphone jack?
Yes. Xiaomi lists a 3.5mm headphone jack.
How fast does it charge?
10W over USB-C, so a full charge of the 5000mAh battery takes a while; overnight charging suits it best.
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