Xiaomi has finally unveiled the long-awaited Redmi Note 5, after creating a bit of hype, making it clear that the Chinese version of Redmi Note 5 Pro (Indian) was based on photography with the adoption of AI technology. Someone has enjoyed to preview the design and to fantasize about presumed hardware changes, but without losing further time we see the main characteristics of the new device presented today by Xiaomi.
Redmi Notes 5 Specifications and Features
The Redmi Note 5 is made entirely of metal, size 158,6 x 75,4 x 8,05 mm and weighs 181 grams. IS available in 4 colors such as Lake Blue, Black, Gold and Rose Gold, previously seen on other smartphones of the company. Redmi Notes 5 mounts one screen from 5,99 inches with resolution Full HD + 2160 × 1080 pixels format 18:9 characterized by an excellent brightness equal to 450 nits, 1500 contrast: 1, 84% NTSC color range and 2.5D curved glass processing with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
Hardware of all respect for the Redmi Note 5 which consists of a Snapdragon 636 processor 1.8 GHz octacore with production process at 14 nm, that in the becnhmark has obtained an incredible score of 115247 on AnTuTu thanks also to the supplied CPU, theAdreno 509. The internal memory that is of the XMMUM XMMUM type with 5.1 and 32 GB cuts is not the best, while the RAM is more convincing because the modules are of the type LPDDR4X and start from a value of 3 GB in the case of storage from 32 and arrive at 4 and 6 GB in the case of 64 storage, internal memory expandable via micro SD up to 128 GB. Finally we find a battery from 4000 mAh with quick charging support Quick Charge 3.0, which manages to give autonomy up to 3 days with 11 hours of active screen.
But the main course, for which everyone was waiting for the coming of the Redmi Note 5, is the photographic sector that on the back is composed of a double module inserted vertically and which includes a primary sensor from 12 megapixel with a pixel size of 1,4 micron and aperture ffinal match. accompanied by a secondary sensor from 5 megapixel provided by Samsung with a pixel size of 1,12 micron and aperture ffinal match.. We find top level features like the Dual 2PD autofocus, ICE CREAM (electronic image stabilization), HDR, Burst and Panorama modes. The combination of the rear cameras allows you to capture incredible shots in portrait mode guided by artificial intelligence, obtaining blurred backgrounds in a natural way. Do not miss the chance to shoot videos with 1080p resolution or slow motion to 720p.
On the front of the Redmi Note 5 the selfie camera becomes a unit from 13 megapixel opening ffinal match. assisted by a small LED flash. Also the front room is enabled for AI technology, Such as pre-HDR mode which intelligently detects lighting conditions to capture fantastic selfie shots in low light conditions, using the flash supplied. In addition, the front camera offers a function of facial recognition based on AI (Face Unlock) that can be used to unlock the Redmi Note 5 instantly by simply looking at the device screen. Other features specific to AI technology around the cameras are related to Smart Beauty function, can improve photos based on skin tones thanks to powerful algorithms created by Xiaomi itself.
In terms of connectivity, the brand new is not lacking Bluetooth 5.0, Dual band WiFi (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), GPS + Glonass, 4G VoLTE with Netcom 5.0 support but also fingerprint sensor on the back, input Type-C (other news) and Dual SIM Dual Standby support. But other news concerns the software that powers the Redmi Note 5, ie Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 9 interface, therefore with Project Treble support native. Unfortunately no support for the 20 band at the moment but in anticipation we await the release of the Global version.
Redmi Notes 5 Prices and availability
As mentioned before are 3 versions available for the Redmi Note 5, ie 3 GB RAM + 32 GB of ROM with 1099 yuan launch price (about 141 euros). Then we find the version from 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage for the price of 1399 yuan (about 179 euro) and finally 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory sold at the price of 1699 yuan (about 218 euro). All 3 versions of Redmi Note 5 will be available for purchase from 20 March at 10: 00 in China through the official Xiaomi online store and through its associated e-commerce sites. We can say it in peace: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is the king of the mid range.
The rear camera is from 1.4 μm, not 1.25μm (better, more light comes in). I'm not even sure about the 3.0 quickcharge
hi, in fact I got confused with the Indian version, and so I corrected the article. On quick charge 3.0 it is Lei Jun himself who writes it in a place on Weibo that I added to the article
Too much pan unfortunately ... 16cm of cell phone is really a lot ... yes it can hardly hold with one hand ... Not to mention the weight ...
Maybe, but personally I look forward to making judgments based only on photos and technical data. 🙂
Emanuele I am a Xiaomi fanatic I have a MiMix2 and others I bought before. I would like to take it for the son via Gearbest with global stable rom and 20 band, please if you have news of opening sales announces on telegram so I will be informed. Thank you
We will not fail to publish the offers related to this smartphone as soon as they are available, but consider that it will theoretically take at least a month before seeing it on GB as it is. For band 20, if there will be, at least two months will pass. But never say never