Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Specifications, Price, Features and Release Date

Last year December, Xiaomi released the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus. Ever since then, thoughts and suspicions have been running over the minds of users of the brand that the company is going to launch the bigger version as the Redmi Note 5 which will be distributed to the global market. To quench their curiosity, latest leaks from China suggest a contrary view, in which Xiaomi is actually preparing to launch two new entirely versions of the Redmi Note 5. Read on, and get the latest information as regarding the specifications, features, and price of this upcoming device.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Features

According to a 3C listing, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 will be coming with some nice features and specs. It will feature a Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with a 4GB RAM for enhanced performance, and a 64GB internal storage. It is expected to have a 5.99 inch display with a 18:9 aspect ratio.

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The Redmi Note 5 will feature a dual camera setup at the back consisting of a 16MP + 5MP sensors, while the front will house an 8MP camera for taking selfies and video chat.

The Redmi Note 5 will also some with MIUI 9 out-of-the-box, and will have face recognition support. Talking about the battery, it will be powered by a 4100mAh battery having an 18W fast charge support. We are also expecting a cheaper version that will have a Snapdragon 630 processor coupled with a 3GB RAM and a 32GB internal storage.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Specifications

NETWORK
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE

 

LAUNCH
Announced	Not announced yet
Status	Rumored

 

BODY
Dimensions	–
Weight	–
Build	Front glass, aluminum body
SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

 

DISPLAY
Type	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size	5.99 inches, 92.6 cm2
Resolution	1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Multitouch	Yes
	– MIUI 9

 

PLATFORM
OS	Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU	Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 509

 

MEMORY
Card slot	microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Internal	64 GB, 4 GB RAM or 32 GB, 3 GB RAM

 

CAMERA
Primary	Dual: 16 MP + 5 MP, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash
Features	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Secondary	8 MP, 1080p

 

SOUND
Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
	– 24-bit/192kHz audio – Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

 

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
Infrared port	Yes
Radio	FM radio
USB	microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

 

FEATURES
Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser	HTML5
	– Fast battery charging – XviD/MP4/H.265 player – MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player – Photo/video editor – Document viewer

 

BATTERY
	Non-removable Li-Po 4100 mAh battery

 

MISC
Colors	Gray, Gold, Black
Price	About 150 EUR

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Release Date

Both variants of the Redmi Note 5 are expected to be launched next month, February 2018. There is a probability that they will be launched at MWC 2018 alongside the Xiaomi Mi 7. The released date will also be made known after then.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Price

The Redmi Note 5 Price for the 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM version is expected to start from CNY1,499 in China, which is roughly $238 in the United states and €190 in Europe. The 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM version will cost CNY1,799 in China, $285 in the United States and €230 in the European currency. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Price in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and other parts of Asia will be updated on this spot after the release date.