Name: Redmi Note 5
Brand: Xiaomi
SKU: 98496
Rating: 4.3 (38 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

good viewing angles and is fairly bright to be used on
humongous battery delivers enough horsepower for two days on the normal usage
The video packs in abundant details and the color reproduction look fine

the charging process is quite bothering
the presence of numerous bloatware is hit or miss
The weather is already hot as hell

Primary sensor resolution: 12 Mpx
Resolution: 1080, 2160 px
Technology: IPS TFT
Pixel density: 403 ppi
Cpu cores: Quad-core
Primary resolution: 5 Mpx

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 - Pros & Cons

good viewing angles and is fairly bright to be used on
humongous battery delivers enough horsepower for two days on the normal usage
The video packs in abundant details and the color reproduction look fine
It is fast and easily accessible at the back
the front is beautiful
Low-light performance is surprisingly good
cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
always combined good quality at a reasonable price
Note 5 has an impressive speaker for its price
sound quality is good for both outputs
call quality is decent and the Quick Charge support is handy
The positional sensor and touchscreen also worked well throughout our tests
sound quality is fine
Note 5 is relatively efficient when off and on standby
excellent performance for its price while delivering a bright display among other highlights
the quality is good enough for basic shooting
felt smooth and responsive for the most part
image quality is surprisingly very good when we tested it out in bright and sunny conditions
Note 5 feels solid and is well worth the asking price
slimmer and a lighter profile
Sunlight legibility is fairly good when it comes to readability
fingerprint sensor on the rear panel is fast
Dynamic range is good
colours and details in pics are also
POPULAR
looks good and has a solid build quality
It looks more sharper
more vibrant
color reproduction is quite good at most times and there s a good level of detail
UI is so good with battery life
point and shoots were fast and accurate
Redmi Note 5 feels quite snappy to use
are good and social-media friendly
snappy
minimalistic and packed with nifty features
bright 18:9 display and a decent camera
fast and power-efficient thanks
better detail reproduction
improved dynamic range and deeper contrasts
output was pretty good as well
it is convenient
and at first I was delighted
The phone is quick to focus which is helpful when shooting macros
good specs
nice screens and battery life
It is quick
It has a good range of brightness
energy-efficient processor
the sound is clear and very nice
The firmware is stable
performs all its functions fast
looks nice and feels good in hand
macros turned out better than we had expected
with a good amount of detail
excellent performance and application startup periods
high performance and quality while giving
detailed
clear and sharp visuals
its HDR algorithm works perfectly well
Colors are accurate out of the box
Sunlight legibility is also great
fast and would unlock the phone almost instantly each time I tried
a dependable battery
likeable design
a good camera and stunning display

the charging process is quite bothering
the presence of numerous bloatware is hit or miss
The weather is already hot as hell
the device slipped frequently through my hands
blue tint on the display with cold color tone
the navigation keys are integrated within the interface and can be a bit disconcerting
7-inch screen
it overlooked the screen resolution
Indices expect muted start
the new design language is still limited to smartphones priced above Rs10
this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
Your browser does not support the canvas element
Xiaomi does not offer any dedicated accessories on its website
the card tray has only two slots
frequency is too low
users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
screen shows relatively slow response rates
Redmi Note 5 does not excel at low light shooting
it does not support wireless charging
Redmi Note 5 Pro have wireless charging
Note 5 Pro have fast charging
much different from the older version - at least from the back
seen too many phones getting released on Android 7 Nougat
there is no telephoto lens on the Note 5
the 3GB RAM variant only has 32GB of storage
trusty fingerprint scanner on the back
it s not as comparable to flagship smartphones
it is a little uninspired
the white balance is off or sharpness is missing
lack of Android Oreo or a Type-C port are disappointing misses
it s not a problem unique to this device
no app drawer and from a glance had colours everywhere
It has no fast charging officially
Importing stuff is impossible with the new taxes
no stereo effect
: The front camera is not good
auto-brightness detection is a bit off
cannot take one HDR shot right after another which is a bummer
the HDR mode is slow to process the images
It takes around two hours to charge the phone to maximum capacity
low-light shots lack focus
Xiaomi become the number one smartphone seller in India
Xiaomi s skin is different to stock Android
camera module protrudes slightly causing it to rock when placed on a flat surface
reds were a little too saturated with HDR enabled
The flagships are too expensive for the indian market and
lags or slowdowns in day-to-day usage
the antenna inserts are plastic
as they have a metallic finish
there's no USB-C or fast charging
the camera suffers when it comes to low-light shots
phone that will not let the user down when it comes to battery performance
Adorable elephant s antics make television journalist burst into laughterSportsFootball
Xiaomi has not fixed this problem
Redmi Note 5 is not a capable phone
heavy titles require you have to lower the graphics intensity
There s no support for using the phone with gloves
the device turns into a brick
It s difficult to use the smartphone with one hand
it s not as fast as some of the flagships
bulging AI dual camera system
Redmi Note 5 is not an ordinary budget phone
device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Pixel density	403 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	1.6 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Xiaomi - Video Reviews (9)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Review - A Second Look!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 7.1
CPU clock speed	1.6 GHz
CPU cores	Quad-core
CPU model	Kryo 260
GPU model	Qualcomm Adreno 509
RAM memory	4 GB

Number of rear cameras	1
Primary sensor resolution	12.0 Mpx
LED Flash	yes
Panorama	yes

Internal storage	64 GB

Height	6.24 in
Width	2.97 in
Depth	0.32 in
Weight	6.38 oz

Bluetooth	yes
USB version	2.0

Fast charging	yes

Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	LCD
Resolution	1080 x 2160 px
Technology	IPS TFT
Pixel density	403.0 ppi

Number of front cameras	1
Primary resolution	5.0 Mpx

Colour of product	Black Gold Silver

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes
Fingerprint	yes
Gyroscope	yes

Navigation system	GLONASS
4G LTE	yes

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 - Q&A (12)

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Productz
over 1 year ago
How long does Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 battery last?
florance.cremin
over 1 year ago
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 deliver around 8 hours of screen-on time battery life.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Is The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 good for gaming?
lesley.hodkiewicz
over 1 year ago
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is suitable for mobile games. Its gaming performance is smooth.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Does The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 have IR blaster?
sammy_stehr
over 1 year ago
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 feature an IR blaster.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 support 4G?
lucius
over 1 year ago
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is designed to work on 4G LTE.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Is The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 good phone?
cinderella_kuhlman
over 1 year ago
Yes, The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes with decent battery life an enhanced dual-camera, which will satisfy you.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Why is my Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 battery draining so fast?
dale
over 1 year ago
If your Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 battery is dying faster, see whether apps are using too much battery. You can force stop or uninstall that apps.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Is The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 waterproof?
gertude_hegmann
over 1 year ago
No, The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 doesn't come with a waterproof rating.
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carmine.grimes
over 2 years ago
Does The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 support wireless charging?
luciano.lehner
about 2 years ago
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi.
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leota
over 2 years ago
Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 have NFC function?
deloise
about 2 years ago
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 doesn't have NFC hardware.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Which camera sensor is used in Xiaomi Redmi Note 5?
teofila
over 1 year ago
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes with a 12-megapixel rear camera with The Sony IMX486 sensor.
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fransisca
over 2 years ago
Does The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 have dual SIM?
sherrie_dietrich
about 2 years ago
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is a dual-SIM device and has a hybrid dual-SIM tray.
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kimberely
about 2 years ago
Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 have headphone jack?
eugenio.buckridge
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes with 3.5mm headphone jack.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.0

Based on 8 reviews

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 review: At Rs 9,999, the new budget smartphone to beat

The Indian Express

Published: 15.02.2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 review: At Rs 9,999, the new budget smartphone to beat

Xiaomi redmi Note 5 review: Redmi Note 5 is a more 2018 smartphone with a Full View display, though it doesn’t have dual cameras. The new phone is not exactly an upgrade to the Redmi Note 4, excluding the display.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 review: A budget phablet that swings above its weight

PC World

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 review: A budget phablet that swings above its weight

4.0

Between the solid material design and build-quality, performance that swings above its price-bracket and slick software experience, the Redmi Note 5 is a smartphone that’s very easy to recommend.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Redmi Note 5 4GB/64GB Review: Same wine, new bottle

Digit.in/hi/

Published: 14.02.2018

Redmi Note 5 4GB/64GB Review: Same wine, new bottle

3.8

Read the in depth Review of Redmi Note 5 4GB/64GB Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Redmi Note 5 4GB/64GB configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 review

TechRadar

Published: 16.02.2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 review

3.5

The upgrade we deserve?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Smartphone Review

Notebookcheck

Published: 27.06.2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Smartphone Review

4.3

Notebookcheck.com reviews the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, the direct successor to the Redmi Note 4. The Note 5 is an affordable and powerful smartphone with a 5.99-inch display. The device is available on Xiaomi’s website off contract. Find out in this review how the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 fares in our tests.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 review: The best just got better

Android Central

Published: 14.02.2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 review: The best just got better

The Redmi Note 5 shares the same foundations as its predecessor, but introduces a few key upgrades for 2018 in the form of an 18:9 display and a new camera sensor.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Redmi Note 5 Pro review

Android Authority

Published: 19.03.2018

Redmi Note 5 Pro review

While the Redmi Note 5 is only a progressive update to the Redmi Note 4, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is a more interesting device aimed at power users on a budget.