Xiaomi Redmi 5 Spotted Online With 5-inch HD display and 4,000mAh Battery

By Deepak Rajawat • Updated On 17 Feb 2017

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After launching Redmi Note 4X in China, Xiaomi seems to be working on, what is being alleged as, the Redmi 5. Codenamed ‘MAE136’, the phone was spotted on online certification portal TENAA earlier in the day. The listing on the site also reveals some of the important aspects including specifications, features, and design.

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As per the TENNA postings, the Redmi 5 aka MAE136 adhere to the metal body design like its predecessor and has a fingerprint sensor mounted on its back. The antenna bands will have a more prominent presence this time around. The dimension of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 will be 139×69×8.6mm. In terms of specification, the Redmi 5 will house a 5-inch HD display with 720p resolution, Snapdragon 430 Chipset, 2GB/3GB RAM and 16GB/32GB of storage. It could come with a hybrid SIM slot where secondary SIM slot can be replaced by microSD

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In terms of specification, the Redmi 5 will house a 5-inch HD display with 720p resolution, Snapdragon 430 Chipset, 2GB/3GB RAM and 16GB/32GB of storage: All pointing to an entry-level price point. It could come with a hybrid SIM slot where secondary SIM slot can be replaced by microSD card i f needed.

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For optics, it recruits a 13-megapixel rear snapper with LED flash and PDAF support. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie camera. It comes with a hefty 4,100mAh battery and 4G VoLTE support. The Phone runs on Xiaomi MIUI 8 which boils on top of Android Marshmallow.

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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Specifications

Model	Xiaomi Redmi 5
Display	5-Inch, HD IPS LCD
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
RAM	2GB/3GB
Internal Storage	16GB/32GB, expandable up to 128GB
Software	Android Marshmallow 6.0-based MIUI 8
Primary Camera	13MP rear camera
Secondary Camera	5MP selfie camera
Dimensions and Weight	139×69×8.6mm and 143 Grams
Battery	4100mAh
Others	4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB OTG, 3.5mm
Price	approx. Rs. 7,790/- (16GB)approx. Rs. 9,730/- (32GB)

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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