Xiaomi is a respectable Chinese OEM that has had a successful run over the years especially this previous year. The smartphone maker is a big name in the mid-range category and has other smartphones ranging from high-end smartphones to budget smartphones. Its new mid-range flagship is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, a more powerful model to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. Let’s have a look at how it fairs compared to the latter.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Key Specs and Features
- 5.99-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2160 X 1080 pixels (403 ppi)
- Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 CPU with 4GB / 6GB RAM
- 64GB built-in storage, up to 128GB with a memory card
- Dual 12MP + 5MP rear camera and 20MP front camera
- 4G LTE Data
- IR blaster
- Fingerprint Sensor (rear)
- 4, 000 mAh non removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
Up front the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi Note 5 are similar featuring the same 18:9 aspect ratio. Although the bezels on the former seems a little bit thicker than the in the later. Also, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is a tad heavier which reinforces its sturdier build and metallic unibody. The rear panel house a dual camera setup arranged vertically like in the iPhone X smartphone both flanking the dual LED flash.
Both the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Note 5 have the same screen resolution and size. They also protected by the same Corning Gorilla Glass 3 which is scratch resistant. The smartphone has a 5.99-inch 2160 X 1080 pixels display with brightness up to 450 nits for clear visibility under the sun.
Battery and Camera
One of the things left the same as it is in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is the large battery capacity. We’re still talking about a 4, 000 mAh non removable Li-Po battery. On fair usage, this should go well beyond a day. There is also a Qualcomm quick charge feature for more charge in real time.
There is a big difference between the camera in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro compared to the lesser variant. It features the trending dual camera on the rear panel consisting of a 12MP and 5MP sensor with dual LED flash. You also have an impressive 20MP front camera with soft selfie flash.
Hardware and Software
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with a decent Qualcomm chipset with its own Kyro cores. The SoC is made of an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 clicking at 1.8GHz and an Adreno 509 GPU for the handling graphics.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro also has two variants only in terms of internal memory anyway. You’ve got the 4GB and 6GB internal memory variant both with 64GB internal storage. It this is not enough which for most will be, you can extend the storage up to 128GB using a memory card in the second sim port. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro features the MiUI based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat although an Oreo update will be preferred.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Price and Availability
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is available for sale in several online stores and smartphone retail outlets for about 78, 000 Naira depending on your location and the deal.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1.2 Nougat with MIUI V9.7.9
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636
- GPU: Adreno 506
- Memory: 4GB/6GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Champagne Gold, Rose Gold, Lake Blue
- Dimension: 75.5 x 158.5 x 8.0 mm
- Weight: 180g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.99-inch, IPS LCD CAPACITIVE touchscreen, 2160 X 1080 pixels
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 12MP + 5MPcamera, 4k Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama, AR stickers
- Front Camera: 20MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 40(2300), 41(2500
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes 42.2/5.76Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat 12 100/600Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 802.11n 5GHz, Dual band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v5.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR, HID
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: Yes
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 4, 000 mAh non removable Li-Po battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
