Xiaomi Redmi 5 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Xiaomi Redmi 5
Brand: Xiaomi
Rating: 4.21 (14 reviews)

Added: 01.16.18 | Updated: 02.12.20

Model: Redmi 5
Brand: Xiaomi
Rating: 4.21 out of 5 (14 votes)
Price: 160 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2017
Dimensions: 151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm
Weight: 157 g
Chipset: Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Built-in memory: 32 GB
Screen: IPS LCD 5.7 inches
Battery: 3300 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 12MP
Front camera: Single, 5MP

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Common

Brand and model	Xiaomi Redmi 5
Other names	For China; India
Launch date	2017, December

Price

First price	160 EUR

Design

Height	5.98 in (151.8 mm)
Width	2.87 in ( 72.8 mm)
Depth	0.3 in ( 7.7 mm)
Weight	5.54 oz (157 grams)
Build materials	Front glass, plastic frame & ends, aluminum back
Water resistant
Colors	Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	5.7 in
Screen Area	83.8 cm²
Resolution	720 x 1440 px
Points per inch	282 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	18:9
Ratio (screen:body)	75.9%
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	- Adreno 506

Memory

Internal Memory	32 GB, 3/4 GB RAM 16 GB, 2 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 7.1.2 (Nougat); MIUI 9.1
User Interface	MIUI 9.1

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 µm, PDAF
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-5 MP
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
SIM Card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	No
USB	microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Battery

Capacity	3300 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Po
Charging	-Charging 5V/2A 10W

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	FM radio
Others	-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass , Infrared blaster

Other specifications

Others

Xiaomi Redmi 5 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 scores 70152 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	70152 (Position 535 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
529. HTC U11 Life	71325
530. Sharp Aquos D10	71225
531. BLU Vivo XL4	70322
532. Wiko View2 Plus	70321
533. TECNO Spark Plus	70232
534. vivo Y81	70154
535. Xiaomi Redmi 5	70152
536. TECNO Phantom 6 Plus	70145
537. BLU Vivo XI	70125
538. alcatel 5v	70122
539. Allview X5 Soul	69752
540. Allview Soul X5 Style	69482
541. TECNO Camon 11 Pro	69452

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	146 (Position 1629 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	847 (Position 1426 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	773 (Position 475 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	3701 (Position 322 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	3021

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1623. Motorola Moto Z Play	148
1624. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge	148
1625. vivo Y02A	147
1626. Allcall S10 Pro	147
1627. ZTE Blade A51	147
1628. OnePlus X	147
1629. Xiaomi Redmi 5	146
1630. Nokia C31	145
1631. UMi Plus	145
1632. Motorola Moto G5 Plus	145
1633. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)	145
1634. Xiaomi MI-3	145
1635. Wiko T10	144

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1420. Blackview A52	852
1421. Infinix Hot 9	852
1422. Samsung Galaxy A20	852
1423. Sony Xperia L4	851
1424. Ulefone Armor X9 Pro	849
1425. Google Pixel	848
1426. Xiaomi Redmi 5	847
1427. Ulefone Armor X9	846
1428. Cubot X20	845
1429. Doogee X98 Pro	845
1430. BLU G80	844
1431. Sony Xperia XA1 Plus	843
1432. Doogee X97 Pro	841

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
469. Vodafone Smart Platinum 7	779
470. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2	777
471. Meizu m1 metal	776
472. BLU Vivo XI	775
473. itel S18 Pro	774
474. Oppo F1 Plus	774
475. Xiaomi Redmi 5	773
476. Samsung Galaxy A10s	772
477. ZTE Blade V9	772
478. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)	771
479. Asus PadFone X	770
480. Wiko View5	769
481. vivo V7	766

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
316. Motorola Moto Z	3744
317. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge	3744
318. Oppo R7s	3742
319. HTC Desire 820s dual sim	3723
320. Archos Oxygen 68XL	3721
321. Samsung Galaxy S7	3718
322. Xiaomi Redmi 5	3701
323. Samsung Galaxy S7 active	3700
324. Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra	3698
325. Sony Xperia XZs	3696
326. Xiaomi Mi 5	3694
327. Meizu M10	3691
328. vivo Y83	3687

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Xiaomi. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Specs

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 is a smartphone that was released in December 2017, as part of the Redmi series by the acclaimed manufacturer Xiaomi. It comes with an array of connection options including GSM, CDMA, HSPA, and LTE network technologies which offer broad cellular coverage and high-speed internet connectivity. The device supports 2G bands on GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 for both of its SIM slots as well as CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA, 3G on HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100, and multiple 4G LTE bands, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of network providers. Edge and GPRS are also available for areas with limited connectivity.

The phone offers a 5.7-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a 720 x 1440 pixels resolution and an 18:9 screen aspect ratio, which translates to a pixel density of about 282 PPI. It is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, although the specific version is unspecified. The handset's build includes a front glass, plastic frame and ends, with an aluminum back, available in several colors: Black, Gold, Light Blue, and Rose Gold.

In terms of photography, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 boasts a single 12 MP main camera with f/2.2 aperture, 1.25 µm pixel size, and PDAF, which is complemented by LED flash, HDR, and panorama features. Video recording capabilities include 1080p at 30fps. The front-facing camera is equipped with a single 5 MP sensor also capable of recording 1080p videos, perfect for selfies and video chats.

The non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery ensures a sustained battery life and supports 5V/2A 10W charging. For connectivity, it offers Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP, LE, microUSB 2.0 with USB On-The-Go, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, infrared, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device is also equipped with a suite of sensors including a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass, enhancing the security and user experience.

The Redmi 5 runs on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) with Xiaomi's own MIUI 9.1 user interface, which offers a range of customizable features and user-friendly options. Despite its reasonably modest price point of around 160 EUR, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 brings a robust set of features for its category, making it an excellent value proposition for those seeking a capable and budget-friendly smartphone from a reputable brand.

To learn more about the comprehensive features of the Xiaomi Redmi 5, continue browsing the details below. You can also discover how this model stands up to the competition by exploring the most frequently compared smartphones, ensuring you can make an informed decision tailored to your needs.

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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Release Date

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 was officially announced and released on December, 2017. It is available in Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Price

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 starts at 160 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
32 GB	160 EUR
3/4 GB RAM 16 GB	160 EUR
2 GB RAM	160 EUR

A 4GB version of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 is not officially available — 2GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Xiaomi Redmi 5 cost?

The price of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 160 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Xiaomi Redmi 5 come out?

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 was released on December, 2017.

What is the size and weight of Xiaomi Redmi 5 ?

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 has dimensions of Height: 151.8 mm Width: 72.8 mm Thickness: 7.7 mm and weighs approximately 157 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Xiaomi Redmi 5?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.7 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1440 px at a pixel density of 282 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Xiaomi Redmi 5 have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) with processor Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53. Xiaomi Redmi 5 is available with internal memory of 32 GB, 3/4 GB RAM 16 GB, 2 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Xiaomi Redmi 5?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 µm, PDAF and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Xiaomi Redmi 5?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP and features like

What colors does the Xiaomi Redmi 5 come in?

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 is available in the following colors: Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Xiaomi Redmi 5?

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 scores 70152 points in AnTuTu 7.