Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 ,Review), Has been the best -selling smartphone in 2017. If the year has changed, there are many expectations from Xiaomi once again. In such Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 ,Review) But there is a big responsibility and we believe that this phone has also taken this responsibility well. Xiaomi Has also launched a more powerful model with a better camera. This Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Will be known by the name of This is the first smartphone to come with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 636 processor. This chipset supports full-HD+ display and has its own custom CPU core of Qualcomm. These things are going to be very enticing. But the question is, how much premium is there than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 5? You will get the answer by reading the phone review.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Design & Build Quality
From the front, the Redmi Note 5 Pro looks very similar to the Redmi Note 5. It also has 18: 9 displays curved. The phone still has shines to appear on the left and right side. At the same time, the borders on the top and lower back are wide. This phone with 181 grams feels a little heavy, it is possible that this is due to a metal back and large battery. It was nice to see the white and gold trim of our review unit. If you want, you can buy the phone in black, blue and rose gold colors.
The 5.99 inch display is full-HD+ resolution. Gorilla glass has been used to keep the phone safe from scratch. You will not find any capacitive button, Xiaomi has used the onscreen navigation button. Above the screen is a front camera, earpiece, defused selfie flash and sensor.
The body is of metal and the grip is comfortable. When taking the phone in the hands, the button feels away. But their response is good. Like other handsets of Xiaomi Redmi Note Series, it also has an IR Ameter upwards. The bottom of the phone has a 3.5mm headphone socket, microphone, micro-USB port and speaker grill. According to us, as a Pro model, the company should have given USB Type C port in it. On the left is a hybrid dual sim tray. Here you can use a nano SIM with two nano SIM or microSD card (up to 128 GB).
Metal back will remind you of a large extent Redmi Note 4, especially due to matte finish and tapering edges. It is easy to reach the fingerprint sensor when taking the phone in hands. It also quickly identifies the fingers. The rise of the camera is clearly visible. Clearly, this design seems much inspired by the iPhone X. The setup of lenses and flash is also the phone of Apple. The bulge means that when the phone is placed on the flat surface, it sits at a strange angle. There is nothing else on the back. Just at the bottom is Xiaomi’s logo.
We got this unit without any packaging for review. Xiaomi has reported that users will find a standard charger and silicone cover with this phone like Redmi Note 5.
The phone is quite long. For this reason, it will not be easy to keep it in the pocket. Apart from this, there is no complaint. On the other hand, the width of the phone is fine. Because of this, the phone can be easily gripped in one hand. After using the phone for two-three days, we also became accustomed to its weight. Overall, the Banwat of the Redmi Note 5 Pro is good and it is beautiful in appearance.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro specification and feature
Xiaomi says the Redmi Note 5 Pro is true Redmi Note 3 ,ReviewIt is upgraded. This claim seems correct in terms of performance. The Redmi Note 3 worked to move the level of performance in the price range of Rs 15,000. The Redmi Note 5 Pro has also managed to do something like this. This is the first phone to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor which was introduced in October last year. In the benchmark test we conducted, the processor of Redmi Note 5 Pro gave 10 percent better results on an average more than Snapdragon 625 processor.
Redmi Note 5 Pro will get you 4 GB RAM and 6 GB RAM options. Both variants have a storage of 64 GB. If needed, you will be able to use a microSD card up to 128 GB. The phone has Bluetooth 5, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 AC, GPS, FM radio, USB-OTG and necessary sensors. The handset has 4G VoLTE support.
The phone’s MIUI software is still based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. This is a disappointing thing. The company has not said anything regarding Android Oreo updates. Android security patch is also not updated. Our Test unit received an update of December 2017. It is possible that this will be due to the unit of beta build. In such a situation, we cannot consider Xiaomi as guilty.
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The Redmi Note 5 Pro will already get many apps installed Xiaomi. Through Me Drop, you can send the file with the help of Ed-Hawk Wi-Fi network. For this, another person’s phone should also be dropped. You will also get Mi Store and Mi Community which cannot be uninstalled from the phone.
The Settings app also has a Wi-Fi calling option. But you will not be able to activate it. Because this service will be provided by cellular network provider. If you want, you can change the UI theme. The app can be locked with the fingerprint sensor and the photos can also be captured. You will get features like MIUI’s quick ball, one handed mode and dual apps.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro performance, camera and battery life
We reviewed the 4 GB RAM variants of the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Its performance was excellent in common use. There are fingers on the screen, but dust and spots do not stick on the rest of the body. Call quality is good. There is enough sound from the speaker for alert and media playback. The phone often remains tangled. It is a bit very hot even while playing the game. Even after using the camera for a long time, it is not too hot, which is a good thing.
Xiaomi has also given her music and video app for media playback. By the way, in the event of Google’s media player being installed in advance, there is no need for these apps. Apart from this, apps like MX Player equipped with many work features are also available for free. This phone can also play 4 of 4. There is also an option of audio innovation for headphones, which can be activated with the Settings app. Headphones cause good quality sounds.
Xiaomi says that the camera is one of the important features of the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Our experience is also that the camera performance is commendable. There are two sensors on the back. The primary sensor is 12 megapixels which is F/2.2 aperture. At the same time, the 5 -megapixel secondary camera is used to assess depth in the project mode. The difference between human face and background remains obvious. But this is not very accurate in other objects.
The cameras of the Redmi Note 5 Pro take good pictures under most circumstances. In the daylight, a 12 -megapixel sensor is captained with details. In high light, the phone has some difficulty in maintaining white balance, but on most occasions the results are accurate. Autofocus slows down slightly in low light. The problem of shutter lag also arises. But the quality of the image is not very bad. The level of landscape shot detail is fine and noise is also limited. The color reproduction in the macros shot is good. Protest mode also gives the results of the work in low light.
Our review unit was running on Beta ROM, so it did not support 4K video recording. However, Xiaomi told us that this phone would probably come with this feature during the sale. Full-HD videos look good in natural light. Colors are saturated. Detail levels are also good. The Note 5 Pro has an electronic image stabilization, which works properly.
However, while recording the video, the autofocus was not very impressive. As soon as we switched off, autofocus started working more properly. Slow motion and time-laps are also an alternative to video that works well. Short video shooting mode records a 10 -second video clip, but the audio quality is very average. Panorama mode also works fine and it works quickly to connect the frame. But its manual mode is very limited, you will only be able to control white balance and ISO.
The 20 -megapixel front camera takes the best selfie. Bokeh mode is, it works well in edge detection. This is possible through Xiaomi’s AI Learning Algorithm. It works well in use. In the test shot, this feature blurred most parts of the background of our picture, leaving one or two places. It also has a selfie light. It is helpful in low light. If needed, the beautification mode can be switched on. You can fix the level of effect and also modify some of your facial features.
Battery life is also strong. The 4000 mAh battery of the Redmi Note 5 Pro easily supported us throughout the day. The battery supports fast charging, but the 10 watt charger given with the handset will not work. We used our Qualcomm Quick Charge Power Edpter with this phone. After this, a notification was seen on the lock screen which was saying that the phone is being charged fast. Apart from this, the charging icon in the status bar also changed to quick charge logo.
Our decision
If seen, there is nothing wrong in spending more money for the Redmi Note 5 Pro compared to the Redmi Note 5. You will get better cameras. Battery life is also a bit better and there is more powerful processor. Your experience will be better for all these reasons. It may take you some time to get addicted to the weight of this phone. Even though it is not unique in appearance, the build quality is strong. We liked the long screen, which is sharp and there is no problem in reading it even in sunlight.
Protrit mode works for front and rear cameras and provides reliable battery life with it. The app and system performance are also capable. Being a ‘Pro’ model, we were expecting more features in this phone. The company should have given fast charger and USB Type-C port. Apart from this, the design should have been such that it would have given a different identity to this phone. If the out of box was Android Oreo, there would be another good feature for Xiaomi’s fans.
This phone with an initial price of Rs 13,999 goes far beyond the rest. You have Xiaomi as an alternative at this price Mi A1 ,Review) Also. This phone is for those who want stock Android interface like Google Pixel Series. In this price range, we have yet to read our readers Moto G5s Plus ,Review) They have also suggested to buy. But in view of the price, there is no match of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro in terms of performance and feature.