Launched in December 2017, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 is one of the latest additions to the value-packed Redmi range. The mobile phone shows off an attractive design while parading interesting features, such as an octa-core Qualcomm processor, a huge 18:9 aspect ratio display, and a fingerprint scanner.
Where to Buy Xiaomi Redmi 5
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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Key Specs & Features
- 5.7-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1440 pixels (282 ppi)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa-core CPU with 2GB / 3GB RAM
- Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 9.1
- 16GB / 32GB built-in Storage, supports up to 128GB microSD card
- 12MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 3300 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable)
Design and Display
This low mid-ranger sports a solid design with a chassis made of metal. The body comes in gold, rose gold, black or light blue finish. At just 7.7 millimetres, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 is svelte and one you won’t be reluctant to flaunt before friends.
The Xiaomi Redmi 5 packs a massive 5.7-inch diagonal display that certainly offers ample space for content viewing. It has an HD+ resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. With an 18:9 aspect ratio, this certainly is a nice phone for watching movies with friends. There is robust Corning Gorilla Glass on top of the screen.
Camera and Storage
You can look forward to shots worthy of sharing from the Xiaomi Redmi 5. On the rear, it rocks a 12MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus and LED flash. There is a 5MP snapper on the front for selfies. Both cameras record Full HD (1080p) videos.
Internal storage capacity of 16 GB or 32 GB, depending on model, is not bad. There is room for expansion by another 128 GB with a microSD card.
Performance and OS
Impressive performance may be expected from the Xiaomi Redmi 5, seeing that it comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset. This octa-core processor runs at speeds up to 1.8 GHz and pairs with an Adreno 506 GPU for graphics crunching.
Enjoyable multitasking is not out of the question, with 2GB or 3GB RAM available. The Xiaomi Redmi 5 boots Xiaomi’s MIUI 9 software based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat.
Other Specs and Features
Most likely as a result of the almost bezel-less design, the fingerprint scanner on offer finds home on the rear. Connectivity options on the dual-SIM Xiaomi Redmi 5 include LTE, infrared port, and Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct.
Juice comes from a sizeable 3,300mAh Li-Po battery. There is fast charge support to allow topping up faster.
Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi Redmi 5 is available at Jumia Nigeria from a couple of Jumia Global third party partners. It will also be available at a couple of Jumia stores in Africa. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Price in Nigeria ranges from 56,000 Naira to 75,000 Naira. Price in Kenya should start at around 17,000 KSh.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Redmi 5:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 9.1
- Processor: Octa-core Processor: 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 450)
- GPU: Adreno 506
- Memory: 2 GB RAM or 3 GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
- Dimension: 151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm
- Weight: 157 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, dual stand-by
Display
- Display: 5.7 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 720 x 1440 pixels (282 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: 12 MP Camera, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, 1080p HD Video@30fps,
- Rear Camera Features: Phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16 GB or 32 GB
- Memory Card Support: Ues, up to 128 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetoot v4.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Video Player: DivX/Xvid/MP4/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 3300 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
