Well this one is a good, decent leak I guess! A set of images appeared on Weibo recently showing images of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 5 model, along with pricing and technical specs info.
If we are to believe these leaks, then the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 5 will be available in two main variants: one with Snapdragon 625 SoC (clocked at 2GHz) with 3GB RAM and a more powerful version equipped with Snapdragon 630 packing 4GB of RAM and a 2.2GHz CPU.
The device will also be available in 16/32GB storage variants for the 3GB model and 64GB for the 4GB model, but all versions will be equipped with microSD slot and dual SIM support.
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The most awaited Redmi model is expected to pack a 5 inch full HD display with a 16MP main camera and a 5MP selfie shooter, it will run on Android 7.1.1 Nougat with MIUI 9, along with a smaller 3680 mAh battery unfortunately, especially when compared to the 4100 mAh power cell of its predecessor (Redmi 4).
Below you can find the rumored pricing of each variant.
| Xiaomi Redmi 5 | CNY | USD (est) | EUR (est) |
| 3GB RAM / 16GB storage | 859 | $126 | €110 |
| 3GB RAM / 32GB storage | 1,039 | $153 | €134 |
| 4GB RAM / 64GB storage | 1,099 | $162 | €142 |
Unfortunately we have no info on when this phone will be released but given the fact that we have so many leaks about it, we won’t have to wait long I guess.
Same specs and less battery?
If the camera is a significant improvement, then it could be a worthy upgrade. Otherwise the 4100mah battery in the redmi 4 prime is still looking pretty good
Same specs and less battery?
I expect that the battery in Redmi Note 5 will be also reduced compared to last year’s 4100mah. Last year the huge 4000+mah batteries and SD625 redefined the battery life on a smartphone and especially the screen on time. Moreover, in 2016 finally the battery capacity was taken seriously into account and as a result we saw many big battery phones. In 2017 nobody cares about the battery anymore except some small China OEMs and it’s all about dual cameras and that stupid 18:9 aspect ratio trend.
If the camera is a significant improvement, then it could be a worthy upgrade. Otherwise the 4100mah battery in the redmi 4 prime is still looking pretty good
SD 630, 4GB RAM and 64 GB Internal storage for $162 ???!!! , AWESOME , simply awesome , of course retailers will sell it for more but still is a bargain
$192 not cheaper…
I expect that the battery in Redmi Note 5 will be also reduced compared to last year’s 4100mah. Last year the huge 4000+mah batteries and SD625 redefined the battery life on a smartphone and especially the screen on time. Moreover, in 2016 finally the battery capacity was taken seriously into account and as a result we saw many big battery phones. In 2017 nobody cares about the battery anymore except some small China OEMs and it’s all about dual cameras and that stupid 18:9 aspect ratio trend. Oh and to not forgot about the pseudo bezel-less trend too.
SD 630, 4GB RAM and 64 GB Internal storage for $162 ???!!! , AWESOME , simply awesome , of course retailers will sell it for more but still is a bargain
$192 not cheaper…
Dont make the phones fucking slimmer and reduce the battery capacity! I have the Redmi Note 4x and at 8.2 mm is thin enough. Dont cut the battery capacity, thats not what the users want!
Yes, i always prefer longer life battery compare to stupid 2mm slimmer phone that people will not notice anyway because i always use flip casing protector LOL
Dont make the phones fucking slimmer and reduce the battery capacity! I have the Redmi Note 4x and at 8.2 mm is thin enough. Dont cut the battery capacity, thats not what the users want!
Yes, i always prefer longer life battery compare to stupid 2mm slimmer phone that people will not notice anyway because i always use flip casing protector LOL