Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB/32GB)

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 5 dubbed as the ‘Compact powerhouse’. The phone was launched in December 2017.  Let’s take a look at what the device offers out of box:

Display and Design:

The Redmi 5 rocks a 5.7-inch bezel-less display and an 18:9 aspect ratio screen. It has a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. A 2.5D curved glass is layered on the top for enhanced experience. This phone sports a metal unibody design that ensures durability. The back of the phone houses rear camera with LED flash. A fingerprint scanner is located just below it. There is a 3.5mm headphone jack for connecting any audio accessories. On the front there are sensors like accelerometer, magnetometer, proximity sensor and ambient light. The Redmi 5 ships in four color variants i.e. Black, Gold, Light Blue and Rose Gold.

Camera:

On the imaging front, the Redmi 5 features a 12MP rear shooter with PDAF system. It is paired with LED flash for clicking good pictures even in low light conditions. Upfront, there is a 5MP front camera for clicking selfies. The camera has various features like touch focus, HDR, panorama. The rear camera offers Full HD video recording (1080p).

Performance, Storage & OS:

Underneath the hood, the Redmi 5 houses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 450 octa-core chipset. It packs 3GB RAM and Adreno 506 graphics processor onboard. Storage-wise, this device offers 32GB internal storage with an option to upgrade up to 128GB via microSD card support. Out of the box, the Redmi 5 runs on MIUI 9 based on Android 7.1 Nougat OS. The phone offers features like IR blaster which lets you control home appliances.

Battery & Connectivity:

The Redmi 5 packs a 3300 mAh non-removable battery. It offers a dual SIM functionality and supports nano SIM cards. As far as connectivity is concerned, this phone offers 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, WiFi, Bluetooth and VoLTE options. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

1. What type of SIM will I need?

Ans: For connectivity purposes, you will need a nano SIM card.

2. Does the phone have a hybrid SIM slot?

Ans: Yes, a hybrid SIM slot means you can either insert two SIM cards or one SIM and a microSD card.

3. Does this phone support OTG?

Ans: Yes, you can connect this phone to OTG cable.