Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 5 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro a new addition to their Redmi Note Series during the launch today, the successor to its Redmi Note 4 which was one of the best budget selling devices in the market for 2017. they upgraded the full specs and price of both the devices. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is just a rebranded Redmi 5 Plus in India also the Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with dual camera setup at the back and brings in similar looks like an Apple iPhone X.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 specs:
Redmi Note 5 Pro:
Xioami surprised all with their new addition Redmi Note 5 pro, Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor & it is the first device globally to be powered by Snapdragon 636. Both Qualcomm and Xiaomi have worked closely together to make this possible, Snapdragon 636 has Kryo CPUs, which was previously exclusive to Snapdragon 800 series chip like Snapdragon 835 and 820. Specifically, Snapdragon 636 comes with 4x Kryo 260 cores.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro specs:
| Operating System | MIUI 9.2 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Display | 5.99-inch 18:9 FHD+ (2160×1080) IPS LCD panel 403ppi pixel density 450nits maximum brightness |
| SoC | Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Eight Kryo 260 cores up to 1.8GHz 14nm |
| GPU | Adreno 509 |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB |
| Storage | 64GB/64GB microSD slot up to 128GB |
| Rear camera | 12MP with 1.25um pixel size and f/2.2 lens + 5MP with 1.12um pixel size and f/2,0 lens PDAF, LED flash 1080p video recording |
| Front shooter | 20MP with LED Selfie light 1080p video recording |
| Connectivity | LTE with VoLTE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, GLONASS Micro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack, IR blaster |
| Networks | LTE: 1/3/5/40/41 GSM: 2/3/5/8 WCDMA: 1/2/5/8 |
| Battery | 4000mAh battery Fast charging (5V/2A) |
| Fingerprint | Rear fingerprint sensor |
| Dimensions | 158.6 × 75.4 × 8.05mm |
| Weight | 181g |
| Colors | Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black |
Better Camera:
Moving on to the rear camera, what does it mean to have great camera experience? It starts with a 12 MP Sony IMX 486 sensor to capture still images & a secondary 5MP color sensor to capture the depth information. Redmi Note 5 Pro also comes with a LED selfie light. We have specifically choose a 4500k temperature light that produces natural, cool white light that yields a natural glow on your face – making you look brighter and happier, especially in indoor shots. They also improved the beautify algorithm with their new Beautify 4.0.
Also, Xiaomi introduced Face unlock for the first time in India.
Quick Comparison:
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
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| Display | 5.99-inch 2,160 x 1,080 resolution 403 ppi 18:9 aspect ratio |
5.99-inch 2,160 x 1,080 resolution 403 ppi 18:9 aspect ratio |
5.5-inch 1,920 x 1,080 resolution 401 ppi 16:9 aspect ratio |
| Processor | Snapdragon 636 | Snapdragon 625 | Snapdragon 625 |
| GPU | Adreno 509 | Adreno 506 | Adreno 506 |
| RAM | 4/6 GB | 3/4 GB | 2/3/4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB Expandable up to 256 GB |
32/64 GB Expandable up to 256 GB |
16/32/64 GB Expandable up to 256 GB |
| Cameras | Rear cameras: 12 MP with 1.25μm pixel size and f/2.2 aperture, 5 MP with 1.12μm pixel size and f/2.0 apertureFront camera: 20 MP with LED flash |
Rear camera: 12 MP with 1.25μm pixel size and f/2.2 apertureFront camera: 5 MP with LED flash |
Rear camera: 13 MP with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED flashFront camera: 5 MP with f/2.0 aperture |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh Non-removable |
4,000 mAh Non-removable |
4,100 mAh Non-removable |
| IP rating | No | No | No |
| Software | Android Nougat with MIUI 9 | Android Nougat with MIUI 9 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 8 |
| Face Unlock | Yes | – | No |
| Dimensions and weight | 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.05 mm 181g |
158.5 x 75.45 x 8.05mm 180g |
151 x 76 x 8.5 mm 165 g |
Availability and Pricing:
Get your hands on Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro starting Feb 22 only on mi.com & Flipkart. They will also be available across all Mi Homes and offline partners.
