Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Chinses smartphone maker, Xiaomi unleashed its Redmi Note 4 successor, the Redmi Note 5, in India. The phone is basically a rebranded version of China launched Redmi 5 Plus that has specs which look good at least on paper.

As expected the Redmi Note 5 is powered 2.0GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset paired with 3GB and 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM 64GB ROM option. The phone seemingly has a 5.9-inch 18:9 screen aspect ratio FHD+ display with 1080 x 2160 resolution.

For photography, the Redmi Note 5 is feature decent 12MP primary with dual-tone LED flash and f/2.2 aperture lens, and a 5MP secondary camera. The phone is aided by a normal 4,000 mAh Li-ion battery and runs on Xiaomi's latest Android 7.1 Nougat- based MIUI 9.

In terms of connectivity, the Redmi Note 5 include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, Infrared, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G. Sensors on the phone include a Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, and Gyroscope. It measures 158.50 x 75.45 x 8.05 (height x width x thickness) and weigh 179.50 grams.

The Redmi Note 5 India starts at Rs, 9,999 for its base variant and goes all the way up to Rs. 11,999 for its topmost variant. You can also subscribe to Smartprix alerts to get latest updates regarding the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.

The Note 5 has a slimmer and a lighter profile when we compare it with last year's Note 4. The rear panel of the phone is made out of aluminum while the top and bottom ends are plastic, accented by antenna bands. The phone is 8.1 mm thin and weighs just around 180 grams.

There's a camera protrusion which wasn't present in the earlier version but is something users will have to deal with on the Note 5.read more →

There’s nothing wrong with the Note 5 except for the fact that it doesn’t look like an upgrade. It’s more like a tweaked version of the smartphone that made waves last year. The Note 5 has a slimmer and a lighter profile when we compare it with last year's Note 4.

The rear panel of the phone is made out of aluminum while the top and bottom ends are plastic, accented by antenna bands. The phone is 8.1 mm thin and weighs just around 180 grams.read more →