Xiaomi had unveiled this phone as the Redmi 5 Plus in China back in December. At the time of its launch, it was speculated that the phone will be launched as Redmi Note 5 in India. Now, the company has launched the Redmi Note 5 in India priced at Rs. 9,999 for the base variant. Here we are answering a few user queries regarding the much anticipated Redmi Note 5.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Specifications

Pros

Metal UnibodyFHD+ 18:9 display4,000 mAh battery

Cons

Android 7.1 Nougat

Question: How is the display of the Redmi Note 5? 4GB/64GB – Rs. 11,999

Answer: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 sports a 5.99-inch 2.5D curved glass IPS LCD display. The device comes with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and features an 18:9 aspect ratio which means it offers a full-screen display with minimum bezels on each side. Question: Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 support dual SIM cards? Answer: Yes, it supports dual Nano-SIM cards. Question: Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 support 4G VoLTE? Answer: Yes, the phone supports 4G VoLTE. Question: How much RAM and internal storage come with the Redmi Note 5? Answer: The smartphone comes in two variants –  3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. Question: Can the internal storage in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 be expanded? Answer: Yes, the internal storage in the device is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. Question: Which Android version runs on the Redmi Note 5?

Answer: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 runs on Android 7.1 Nougat with Xiaomi’s MIUI 9 on top. Question: What are the camera features of the Redmi Note 5? Answer:  Coming to the camera, the Redmi Note 5 comes with a single rear camera. It sports a 12MP primary camera with f/2.2 aperture, PDAF, LED flash for improved focusing and low-light performance. The rear camera also has features like HDR and panorama. The camera can record videos at [email protected]

On the front, the device comes with a 5MP camera. The front camera also comes with an LED flash and Beautify 3.0. It can also record 1080p video at 30fps. Question: What is the battery size on Redmi Note 5? Answer: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is powered by a 4,000mAh non-removable battery which is said to offer 2 days backup. Question: Does Redmi Note 5 supports fast charging?

Answer: Yes, the phone supports the quick charge. Question: Which mobile processor is used in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5? Answer: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with Adreno 506 GPU. Question: Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 feature a fingerprint sensor?

Answer: Yes, the phone comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Question: Is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 water resistant? Answer: No, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is not water resistant. Question: Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 support NFC connectivity? Answer: No, it does not support NFC connectivity. Question: Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 support USB OTG? Answer: Yes, the smartphone offers USB OTG connectivity. Question: Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 support HDR mode? Answer: Yes, the phone supports HDR mode. Question: Can 4K videos be played on the Redmi Note 5? Answer: No, you can play videos up to 2160 x 1080 pixels. Question: How is the audio experience of Redmi Note 5? Answer: As per our initial testing, the device is found to be loud and clear in terms of audio. It features active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic. Question: Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 sport a 3.5mm headphone jack?

Answer: Yes, it comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack. Question: Can the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 be connected to a Bluetooth Headset? Answer: Yes, it can be connected to a Bluetooth headset. Question: Is mobile internet sharing via hotspot supported? Answer: Yes, you can use the mobile hotspot to share the internet. Question: What sensors are there in Redmi Note 5? Answer: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5comes with fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, and compass. Question: What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 in India? Answer: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has been priced at Rs. 9,999 in India for the 3GB / 32GB model. The 4GB / 64GB is priced at Rs. 11,999. Question: What are the color options for the Redmi Note 5? Answer: The device comes in Black, Gold, Rose Gold and Blue color options. Question: Will the Redmi Note 5 available in offline stores? Answer: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 will be available to buy via Flipkart on February 14 in a Flash sale. It will be available offline from Mi Home stores.

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