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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 deals and reviews

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

80/100
9 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): November 2018

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

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TheEffect.Net | John Reilly

Without a doubt, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is great starting point for Xiaomi smartphones in Ireland. I'd recommend it in a heartbeat especially for users who are looking for a fairly inexpensive device that performs close to flagship levels.

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86

NotebookCheck | Florian Wimmer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is great value for money. The device has excellent performance for its price while delivering a bright display among other highlights.

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85

Android Authority | Abhishek Baxi

The Redmi Note 5 is not a significant upgrade to the Redmi Note 4 yet is a well-rounded package that is absolutely recommended for anyone looking for a budget smartphone. It performs great and is a compelling value-for-money proposition.

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80

The Mobile Indian | Rohan Pal

So, if you are existing Redmi Note 4 users and want to upgrade, then we suggest you should shed some extra bucks and go for the Redmi Note 5 Pro as it makes much more sense.

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80

TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Akriti Rana

... those looking for a smartphone will definitely consider the Redmi Note 5, but those already with a Redmi Note 4 might feel tempted to pass. Or maybe go for the Redmi Note 5 Pro.

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80

91mobiles | Nitansh Rastogi

All said and done, none of the competitors can match the brand equity that Xiaomi has built in such a short span of time, and if you are looking for a smartphone, the Redmi Note 5 is hard to ignore.

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80

NDTV Gadgets | Aditya Shenoy

Xiaomi seems to have played it safe with the Redmi Note 5, and it feels like a Redmi Note 4 with a better screen and lower price to keep up with the times, which is not a bad thing at all. It takes a solid foundation and improves on it, giving Xiaomi another good all-rounder.

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76

Firstpost | Anirudh Regidi

The Note 5 is a good phone, but it's also boring. It's capable, but it's not as exciting anymore.

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65

GadgetMatch | Daniel Morial

If you're a Redmi fan looking for an upgrade, you might want to skip this one. The true upgrade is found on the Redmi Note 5 Pro with its latest processor and familiar-looking rear cameras.

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Form factor and dimensions
Dimensions & Form

Form factor: Touchscreen bar
Dimensions 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.05 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight: 181 g (6.38 oz)

Screen
Screen

Size: 5.99 inches diagonal
Resolution: 2160 x 1080 pixels
Screen Density: 403 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 77.4 %

Display Type: IPS LCD

Operating System
Runs

Android

Performance
Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Adreno 506
RAM: 3/4GB

Camera
Camera

Main Camera: 12 megapixels + 5 megapixels with LED flash
Secondary Camera: 13 megapixels

Storage
Storage

Built-in Storage: 32GB, 64GB
Expandable Storage: Micro SD

Battery
Battery & Charging

Capacity: 4000 mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: No
Quick Charge: None

SIM Standard
SIM standard

Nano SIM
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Water and Dust Resistance
Water & Dust Resistance

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Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader

Rear

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