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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Discover all the technical specs of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) Specs, review, opinions, comparisons
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) is a 2018 smartphone. It measures 158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm and weighs 180 g. It has a IPS LCD display measuring 5.99" inches. The resolution is 1080 x 2160 and 403 ppi pixel density.

There is Single front camera with 5 MP. The main camera is Single with 12 MP.

It runs on Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU with 64 GB, 4 GB RAM 32 GB, 3 GB RAM memory. The battery is 4000 mAh.

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Pros and Cons

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) specs

General specs

Brand and model

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus)

Release date

2018, February

Dimensions

158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)

Weight

180 g (6.35 oz)

Body build

Front glass, aluminum frame & back, plastic ends

Colors

Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold

Battery

4000 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Po

Approximate price160 EUR

Screen

Technology

IPS LCD

Touchscreen

capacitive touchscreen

Display colors

16M

Screen size

5.99" inc

Screen area

92.6 cm2

Screen format

18:9 (height:width)

Screen to body ratio

77.4%

Screen resolution

1080 x 2160 px

PPI /points per inch/

403 PPI

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main

12 MP, Single

Camera specs

-12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 µm, dual pixel PDAF

Functions

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

Video 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front (selfie) camera

5 MP, Single

Specifications

5 MP

Video 1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system OS

Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo); MIUI 10

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)

Other models with the same chipset include: Motorola One, Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi S2, ZTE nubia V18, Lenovo S5, ZTE nubia N3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus), Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus, Xiaomi Mi A1
Processor CPU

- Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

Graphics processor GPU

- Adreno 506

External memory

microSD, up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Internal memory

64 GB, 4 GB RAM 32 GB, 3 GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 8 Score 93658 (Rank 992 of 1145)

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS Yes
Edge Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
USB microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE

Music and Audio

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

Other features

- Sensors - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass , Infrared port
- Charging 5V/2A 10W
- Versions: Redmi Note 5 (Global); Redmi 5 Plus (China)
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on publicly available information and official specifications from Xiaomi. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should be aware that specifications are subject to change and updates from Xiaomi may not be reflected.

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Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is a technology expert and journalist based in the UK. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, he provides insightful analysis and expert reviews of the latest smartphones and technology. His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the industry.


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Frequently Asked Questions

The base approximate price of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) was around 160 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.
The official release date is 2018, February.
The weight of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) is 180 g.
The screen size of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) is 5.99" inches.
The size of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) is 158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (HxWxD).

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Model Xiaomi
Redmi 5 Plus
Xiaomi
Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Samsung
Galaxy S9
Xiaomi
Mi A1
Year 2018 2017 2018 2017
Screen 5.99 "
IPS LCD
5.5 "
IPS LCD
5.8 "
Super AMOLED
5.5 "
LTPS IPS LCD
Camera Single
12 MP
Single
13 MP
Single
12 MP
Dual
12 MP
Weight 180 gr 153 gr 163 gr 165 gr
Battery 4000 mah 3080 mah 3000 mah 3080 mah
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