Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro Launched: Price, Specification and Other Details

By Deepak Rajawat • Updated On 16 Feb 2018

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This Valentine’s day, Xiaomi showered its love on Mi fans with a bunch of new announcements including the Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro and Mi TV 4. Today’s announcements were unprecedented in many ways. For the first time, Xiaomi has launched a device first in India even before its own backyard. The Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi Note 5 India launch also signifies the importance of Indian smartphone market for Chinese players like Xiaomi.

Redmi Note 5 Features and Highlights

The Xiaomi’s latest stud – the Redmi Note 5 follows the same philosophy established by its predecessor. It is basically a re-branded Redmi 5 Plus which Xiaomi launched on 7th December in China. It packs a 5.99-inch 18:9 display which has become an industry norm today. The FHD+IPS screen which supports 2160 x 1080 pixel resolution. It comes with Gorilla Glass and 2.5D glass on top of the display.

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The Redmi Note 5 is powered by Qualcomm’s old, yet reliable horse, Snapdragon 625, which Xiaomi also used in Redmi Note 4, Mi Max 2, and Mi A1. The 2.0GHz octa-core mobile processor is aided by Adreno 506 GPU.

Xiaomi is offering Redmi Note 5 in 3GB RAM and 32GB storage and 4GB RAM and 64GB storage options.In optics, the Redmi Note 5 packs a 12 MP with autofocus at the rear end and a 5MP selfie camera on the front.

Redmi Note 5 Price, release date and launch offer

Redmi Note 5 Price for 3GB + 32GB variant Priced at Rs. 9,999 and 4GB + 64GB at Rs 11,999
Redmi Note 5 Availability: February 22 onwards on Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Homes.
Redmi Note 5 Launch Offer: Reliance Jio Rs. 2200 cashback and 100 percent additional 4G data with every purchase of the device.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Features and Highlights

The biggest highlight of today’s launch event was the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The phone earned the tag of the first smartphone feature Snapdragon 636 chipset. It too packs a trendy 18:9 aspect 5-99-inch display.

The other major difference between the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro is a dual camera setup at the back. It comes with a 12MP + 5MP sensor to portrait shots. It comes with EIS for recording videos. The Note 5 Pro also flaunts a 20MP selfie camera. Xiaomi offers it up to 6GB RAM and 64GB storage with hybrid SIM slot.

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The Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with a 4000mAh battery and runs on Android Nougat based MIUI 9 out-of-the-box. The phone also has a Face Unlock feature, which will be available via OTA update by the end of March.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Price, release date and launch Offers:

Redmi Note 5 Pro 4GB + 64GB variant priced at Rs. 13,999 and 6GB + 64GB at Rs 16,999
Redmi Note 5 Pro Availability: February 22 onwards on Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Homes.
Redmi Note 5 Pro Launch Offer: Reliance Jio Rs. 2200 cashback and 100 percent additional 4G data with every purchase of the device.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro specifications

5.99-inch (2160x 1080 pixels) FHD+ IPS display
1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 with Adreno 509 GPU
4GB/6GB RAM, 32/64GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
Android 7.1 (Nougat) with MIUI 9
Dual SIM(hybrid sim slot)
12MP + 5MP rear camera with LED Flash,1.25μm and 1.12μm, f/2.2 & f/2.0 aperture
20MP front-facing camera with Sony IMX 376,
Dimensions: 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.05mm; Weight: 181g
4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
4000mAh (typical) / 3900mAh (minimum) battery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Specifications

5.99-inch (2160x 1080 pixels) FHD+ IPS display
2.0 GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 with Adreno 506 GPU
4GB RAM, 32/64GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
Android 7.1 (Nougat) with MIUI 9
Dual SIM(hybrid sim slot)
12MP rear camera with LED Flash
5MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.05mm; Weight: 181g
4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
4000mAh (typical) / 3900mAh (minimum) battery

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Deepak Rajawat

Deepak Rajawat is a technology journalist and editor with over 12 years of experience in both print and digital media. Before transitioning to online journalism, he contributed to renowned publications including Hindustan Times and The Statesman.

At Smartprix, Deepak reviews smartphones, laptops, TVs, and soundbars, with a focus on answering the real-world questions that matter most to consumers. Over the past decade, he has reviewed more than 1,000 devices, combining hands-on expertise with a user-first approach.

A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University, Deepak also follows emerging technologies closely—including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Earlier in his career, he covered sports with the same passion he now brings to tech.

He is based in Noida and joined Smartprix in September 2015.

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