Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) Design and Display
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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)

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Display 5.99"
Chipset Snapdragon 625
Camera 12
Battery 4000 mAh

Should you buy the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)?

Reasons to Buy

  • 4000 mAh battery capacity
  • 5.99" display for media and everyday use
  • Snapdragon 625 platform for daily performance

Reasons to Avoid

  • Fast charging details are not yet verified.
  • Durability and protection details should be confirmed before purchase.

Full Specifications

Structured specifications are still being verified for this device. Showing source specs until the organized table is available.
ALL VERSIONS GLOBALCHINAINDIA

Versions: Redmi 5 Plus (Global, China); Redmi Note 5 (India)

  • Network
    Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Launch
    Announced: 2018, February
    Status: Available. Released 2018, February
  • Body
    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)
    Build: Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
    SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Display
    Type: IPS LCD
    Size: 5.99 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio)
    Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
  • Platform
    OS: Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
    Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
    CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
    GPU: Adreno 506
  • Memory
    Card slot - microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
    Internal: 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
  • - : eMMC 5.1
  • Main Camera
    Single: 12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, dual pixel PDAF
    Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
    Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
  • Selfie camera
    Single: 5 MP
    Video: 1080p@30fps
  • Sound
    Loudspeaker : Yes
    3.5mm jack : Yes
  • Comms
    WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
    Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
    Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS
    NFC: No
    Infrared port: Yes
    Radio: FM radio
    USB: microUSB 2.0
  • Features
    Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Battery
    Type: Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
    Charging: 10W wired
  • Misc
    Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
    Models: MEG7, MEI7
    SAR: 1.01 W/kg (head) - - 1.47 W/kg (body) - -
    Price: About 180 EUR
  • Tests
    Performance: GeekBench: 4309 (v4.4)
    GFXBench: 3.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
  • Display: Contrast ratio: 1431:1 (nominal), 2.913 (sunlight)
  • Camera: Photo / Video
  • Loudspeaker: Voice 71dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 87dB
  • Audio quality: Noise -29.7dB / Crosstalk -91.8dB
  • Battery (old):
    Endurance rating 104h

Frequently Asked Questions

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) has Snapdragon 625 with 32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC. That is useful buying context, but this page should be treated as specs-led analysis unless hands-on gaming tests are stated.

Fast charging support has not been verified in the structured specs yet, so confirm charging details with the seller or manufacturer before buying.

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