Overall Score
38.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#3860)38.0
Performance(#4446)58.5
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4231)26.1
Build(#369)88.6
Connectivity(#3742)52.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Xiaomi Redmi 5 features a sleek design with dimensions of 151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm and a weight of 157g, utilizing a glass front with Gorilla Glass and an aluminum/plastic back.
- Its 5.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels at an 18:9 aspect ratio, providing decent clarity with a pixel density of approximately 282 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset and an octa-core 1.8 GHz CPU, the performance is adequate for everyday tasks, supported by various RAM and storage options.
- The rear camera boasts a 12 MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves for basic selfies.
- The 3300 mAh battery provides sufficient power for daily use, with 10W charging support.
- Running on Android 7.1.2 with MIUI 11, the software experience is user-friendly, albeit slightly dated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2, but it lacks 5G support and NFC.
- The device does not feature wireless charging and has a microUSB 2.0 port for wired connections.
- Available in multiple colors, the Redmi 5 combines a solid build with functional specifications.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionFor China; India
Display
Size5.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight157 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
SAR0.53 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass