The Chinese handset maker, Xiaomi is known for its value for money handsets that are also considered to be feature packed. Xiaomi has recently launched the Redmi Note 4 and the handset has been picked up very well by the Indian market. It is now gearing up to launch the fifth generation of its Redmi series of budget handsets. Redmi Note 5 is the next generation handset, however, the speculations for the handset have started from now itself. Here is a brief overview of the device for those who are interested in this one.
Octa-core processor: It is expected that the upcoming Redmi Note will be the most powerful one till date. The device is speculated to come with Snapdragon 652 processor coupled with 4 GB RAM and Adreno 510 GPU. So, we can be assured that the performance offered will be pretty decent on this handset.
Powerful battery: Redmi devices have all been pretty powerful when it comes to the battery life of the handset. Redmi Note 5 too will not be an exception since it is expected to come with a 4000 mAh battery. You can easily get a whole day's worth of usage from a single charge on the handset.
MIUI might lag: One of the biggest drawback that Xiaomi seems to be suffering from is the custom UI running atop the Android operating system. The handset maker has been improving the user interface for a while now, however, you might still experience an occasional lag now and then.
| General Specifications | Launch Date | February 22, 2018 |
| Brand | Xiaomi | |
| Model | Redmi Note 5 | |
| Color | Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Lake Blue | |
| Form Factor | Touchbar | |
| Category | Phablet | |
| Dual SIM | ||
| Hybrid SIM | Nano + Nano / MicroSD |
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| SIM Card | Dual Nano SIM | |
| Waterproof | ||
| Facial Recognition | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear |
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| Network | LTE+LTE | |
| Operating System | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | |
| Custom UI | MIUI | |
| Phone Body | Case: Metal Back: Metal Side: Metal | |
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 75.4 x 8 mm | |
| Weight | 180 grams |
| Processor & RAM | Processor | 2 GHz Tru-Octa Core 64 bit (Cortex A53) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 | |
| RAM | 3 GB | |
| GPU | Adreno 506 |
| Display | Size | 5.99 inches (15.21 cm) |
| Screen | IPS LCD, 2.5D Curved Glass | |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla |
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| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels | |
| Pixel Density | 403 ppi | |
| Colours | 16M | |
| Keyboard | Touch | |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 77.48 % | |
| Stylus | ||
| Other Input Features | Multi-touch |
| Camera | Rear Camera | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
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| Rear Flash | Dual-color LED Flash |
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| Rear Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.0 | |
| Rear Camera Features | Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst Mode | |
| Rear Auto Focus | Phase Detection autofocus |
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| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps, Full HD |
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| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Battery | Battery Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer, Non Removable | |
| Wireless Charging | ||
| Quick Charging | ||
| Stand By Time (GSM) | 408 hr | |
| Music Play Time | 165 hr |
| Connectivity | GPRS | |
| 2G | GSM 1900/1800/900/850 | |
| 3G | HSDPA 2100/1900/900/850 | |
| 4G | LTE/LTE | |
| VoLTE | ||
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n/n 5GHz |
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| Bluetooth | v4.2 |
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| GPS | A-GPS, Glonass |
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| NFC Support | ||
| Infrared | ||
| USB Port | microUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| Edge | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB OTG | ||
| USB Type-C |
| Entertainment & Multimedia | Ringtone | Music ringtones, Vibration |
| Audio Format | AAC, AAC+, AMR, eAAC+, FLAC, MP3, MP4, PCM, WAV | |
| Video Format | Flash Video, H.264, H.265, MKV, MP4, MPEG4 | |
| Speaker |
| Storage | Internal Storage | 32 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Up to 128 GB |
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| Card Slot | microSD |
| Calling & Messaging | Phone Book | Practically Unlimited |
| SMS | ||
| MMS | ||
| Instant Messaging | ||
| Additional Information | Items in the Box | Handset with built-in Battery, Charger, USB Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Ultra Thin Case, User Manual, Warranty Card |
