Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5) was announced in 2018, February With 5.99 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) and running Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, dual pixel PDAF rear camera captured crisp photos and 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps video, while the Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 - Global
  • Note: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

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
  • Note: 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, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-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

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