Xiaomi introduced two new models in the Redmi Note series today, with the Redmi Note 5 taking over from last year's Redmi Note 4 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro aimed at enthusiast users. After overtaking Samsung to become the largest smartphone vendor in the country, Xiaomi is now looking to consolidate its position at the top.
The Redmi Note 5 shares the same hardware as its predecessor, with the main difference being the 18:9 display at the front. The Redmi Note 5 Pro, meanwhile, introduces a lot of firsts for the series — it is the first phone to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 636 platform, the first with a dual rear camera configuration, and the first to feature a 20MP selfie camera. It's time to see how the new arrivals stack up against the Redmi Note 4.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs. Redmi Note 5 vs. Redmi Note 4
| Category | Redmi Note 5 Pro | Redmi Note 5 | Redmi Note 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | MIUI 9.2 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat | MIUI 9.2 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat | MIUI 9.2 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Display | 5.99-inch 18:9 FHD+ (2160x1080) IPS LCD panel403ppi pixel density450nits maximum brightness | 5.99-inch 18:9 FHD+ (2160x1080) IPS LCD panel403ppi pixel density450nits maximum brightness | 5.5-inch 1080p (1920x1080) IPS LCD panel401ppi pixel density |
| SoC | Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636Eight Kryo 260 cores up to 1.8GHz14nm | Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625Eight Cortex A53 cores at 2.0GHz14nm | Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625Eight Cortex A53 cores at 2.0GHz14nm |
| GPU | Adreno 509 | Adreno 506 | Adreno 506 |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB | 3GB/4GB | 2GB/3GB/4GB |
| Storage | 64GB/64GBmicroSD slot up to 128GB | 32GB/64GBmicroSD slot up to 128GB | 32GB/32GB/64GBmicroSD slot up to 128GB |
| Rear camera | 12MP with 1.25um pixel size and f/2.2 lens + 5MP with 1.12um pixel size and f/2,0 lensPDAF, LED flash1080p video recording | 12MP with 1.25um pixel size and f/2.2 lensPDAF, LED flash1080p video recording | 13MP with f/2.0 lensPDAF, LED flash1080p video recording |
| Front shooter | 20MP with LED Selfie light1080p video recordingbeautify 4.0 | 5MP with LED light1080p video recordingBeautify 3.0 | 5MP with f/2.0 lens720p video recording |
| Connectivity | LTE with VoLTEWi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASSMicro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack, IR blaster | LTE with VoLTEWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, GLONASSMicro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack, IR blaster | LTE with VoLTEWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, GLONASSMicro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack, IR blaster |
| Networks | LTE: 1/3/5/40/41GSM: 2/3/5/8WCDMA: 1/2/5/8 | LTE: 1/3/5/40/41GSM: 2/3/5/8WCDMA: 1/2/5/8 | LTE: 1/3/5/40/41GSM: 2/3/5/8WCDMA: 1/2/5/8 |
| Battery | 4000mAh batteryFast charging (5V/2A) | 4000mAh batteryFast charging (5V/2A) | 4100mAh batteryFast charging (5V/2A) |
| Fingerprint | Rear fingerprint sensor | Rear fingerprint sensor | Rear fingerprint sensor |
| Dimensions | 158.6 × 75.4 × 8.05mm | 158.5×75.45×8.05mm | 151 x 76 x 8.3mm |
| Weight | 181g | 180g | 175g |
| Colors | Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black | Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black | Gold, Dark Grey, Matte Black |
As you can make out from the specs, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is the more interesting of the two devices Xiaomi introduced in the country. The phone will be sold in two variants: a model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage for ₹13,999, and another variant with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage for ₹16,999.
Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 5 is slotting in at the same price bracket as the Redmi Note 4, with the 3GB version offering 32GB of storage retailing for ₹9,999 and the 4GB model with 64GB of storage available for ₹11,999.
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