It was a busy week for Xiaomi, as the Chinese device maker announced new products in India, starting with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (review). It was launched on Wednesday with a starting price of Rs. 9,999, and goes on sale from February 22. The Redmi Note 5 is powered by a Snapdragon 625 SoC, and it has a solid 4000mAh battery.
The devices will be available across Xiaomi's official website, Flipkart and even Mi Home. The company also promised that these devices will be made available in offline stores as well. Earlier Redmi phones have been all-rounders with a major shortcoming, camera. This year, Xiaomi claims that it has not only improved the camera on the Redmi Note 5 but also made it the strongest selling point of the device. With the new processor and the all new optics, this Redmi phone may actually eat into the sales of more expensive phones like the OnePlus 5T .
Specifications
The devices will be available across Xiaomi's official website, Flipkart and even Mi Home. The company also promised that these devices will be made available in offline stores as well. Earlier Redmi phones have been all-rounders with a major shortcoming, camera. This year, Xiaomi claims that it has not only improved the camera on the Redmi Note 5 but also made it the strongest selling point of the device. With the new processor and the all new optics, this Redmi phone may actually eat into the sales of more expensive phones like the OnePlus 5T .
Specifications
General
- In The Box
- Handset, Power Adapter, USB Data Cable, Ultra Thin Case, Warranty Card, Getting Started Guide, Pin
- Model Number
- MZB6079IN
- Model Name
- Redmi Note 5 Pro
- Color
- Black
- Browse Type
- Smartphones
- SIM Type
- Dual Sim
- Hybrid Sim Slot
- Yes
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- OTG Compatible
- Yes
- Sound Enhancements
- Speaker - Single (Bottom Opening), Microphones - 2 (For Noise Cancellation)
Display Features
- Display Size
- 5.99 inch
- Resolution
- 2160 x 1080 Pixels
- Resolution Type
- Full HD+
- GPU
- Adreno 509
- Display Type
- IPS (in-cell)
- Other Display Features
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (min), 2.5D Glass, Corning Gorilla Glass
Os & Processor Features
- Operating System
- Android Nougat 7.1.2
- Processor Type
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
- Processor Core
- Octa Core
- Primary Clock Speed
- 1.8 GHz
- Operating Frequency
- GSM - B2, B3, B5, B8, WCDMA - B1, B2, B5, B8, 4G LTE TDD - B40, B41 (2535 - 2655 MHz), LTE FDD - B1, B3, B5
Memory & Storage Features- Internal Storage
- 64 GB
- RAM
- 4 GB
- Expandable Storage
- 128 GB
- Supported Memory Card Type
- microSD
- Memory Card Slot Type
- Hybrid Slot
Camera Features
- Primary Camera Available
- Yes
- Primary Camera
- 12MP + 5MP
- Primary Camera Features
- Primary Sensor - f/2.2, 1.25 microns Pixel Size, 5P Lens, Secondary Sensor - f/2.0, 1.12 microns Pixel Size, 4P Lens, PDAF
- Secondary Camera Available
- Yes
- Secondary Camera
- 20MP
- Secondary Camera Features
- Aperture - f/2.2, 1.0 microns Pixel Size
- Flash
- Rear and Front Flash
- Dual Camera Lens
- Primary Camera
Connectivity Features
- Network Type
- 4G VOLTE, 4G, 3G
- Supported Networks
- 4G VoLTE, UMTS, GSM, 4G LTE, WCDMA
- Internet Connectivity
- 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi
- 3G
- Yes
- Micro USB Port
- Yes
- Bluetooth Support
- Yes
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.0
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Wi-Fi Version
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- USB Connectivity
- Yes
- Audio Jack
- 3.5 mm
- Map Support
- Google Maps
- GPS Support
- Yes
Other Details
- Smartphone
- Yes
- SIM Size
- Nano SIM and Nano SIM
- Graphics PPI
- 403 PPI
- Sensors
- Fingerprint Scanner, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Hall Sensor, Gyroscope
- Other Features
- 14 nm Architecture Processor, Internal Memory - eMMC v5.1, Body - Metal Back, IR Blaster, Charger - 5 V x 2 A
Battery & Power Features
- Battery Capacity
- 4000 mAh
Dimensions
- Width
- 75.35 mm
- Height
- 158.58 mm
- Depth
- 8.05 mm
- Weight
- 181 g
Performance
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is the first device in the world to feature the latest octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. This CPU promises flagship-like performance, courtesy to the Kryo microarchitecture based on ARM Cortex technology. Earlier seen on Snapdragon 800 series processors, this architecture is likely to bring flagship-grade performance to the latest Redmi device.
This flagship DNA and better thermal is expected to boost performance of Redmi Note 5 Pro by 50 per cent and increase battery efficiency by 40 per cent, Xiaomi claimed. Moreover, with its ability to sustain this high-level performance, the Snapdragon is likely to keep the Redmi Note 5 Pro in top order for an extended period of time.
The Snapdragon 636 houses four A73 cores using Kryo 260 architecture, clocked at 1.8 GHz. The rest of the four low-firing Kryo cores can deliver up to 1.6GHz. This much clock speed and performance optimisation makes the Note 5 Pro the fastest Redmi device ever, towering even above its bestselling predecessor the Redmi Note 4.
The Redmi Note 5 Pro also becomes the first device in mid-range line-up by Xiaomi to feature 6GB of RAM. The device is 20-35 per cent more power efficient than its competition as it sports LPDDR4X RAM, the company claimed.
Design
The Redmi Note 5 Pro features tapered back cover with curved edges so that the device sits comfortably in the hand. The corners on the device also come with a slight curve to them, something which has not been seen on the earlier Redmi devices. The familiar antenna lines on the back have been retained from the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, and so is the circular fingerprint sensor.
What draws the eye on the back of the Redmi Note 5 Pro is the vertical dual camera setup, reminiscent of the one on Apple iPhone X. The iPhone X semblance is tough to miss in the two cameras that have been placed at the top left corner with a LED flash placed between them.
The 5.99-inch screen with 18:9 aspect ratio and minimal bezels dominates the front of Redmi Note 5 Pro. At the top, you get the front-facing camera with LED flash and the usual array of sensors.
The Redmi Note 5 Pro will be sold in four colour options - black, gold, light blue, and rose gold.
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