Xiaomi has not only launched Redmi Note 5, but also a more powerful and camera centered Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Redmi Note 5 Pro has the same display as Redmi Note 5 i.e 5.99″ FHD+ but it has an upgraded all new Snapdragon 636 SoC with Kryo Cores. It also comes with 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM variants but storage is fixed at 64GB.
The main difference is in camera as Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with 12MP+5MP dual rear camera setup. It also utilizes AI tech to distinguish between the foreground object and background layer for DSLR like depth effect.
A 20MP front camera with LED flash carries selfie-centered Redmi Note 5 Pro to a league that was ruled by Oppo and Vivo earlier. Mi has also done homework and introduced AI based Beautify 4.0 along with Portrait selfies where AI distinguishes the foreground from background.
Redmi Note 5 Pro is overall a great device and looks like a blend of modern day smartphones. They have picked the best of Android OEM and baked it into one package, though by including the camera notch like Apple has ruined the otherwise excellent design.
Redmi Note 5 Specifications
- 5.99″ FHD+ Display with Gorilla Glass
- Snapdragon 636 SoC with Kryo Cores
- Android 7 based MIUI 9.0
- 12MP+5MP rear camera with 1.25μm large pixel
- 20MP front camera with flash and Beautify 4.0
- Hybrid SIM Slot
- 4G LTE+VoLTE/ Bluetooth 5/ Dual Band WiFi a/b/g/n/ac
- Proximity, accelerometer, gravity and fingerprint sensor
- 4000mAh battery
Redmi Note 5 Pro also brings along Face Unlock and comes with a fingerprint sensor as well. The battery inside is same 4000mAh.
Flipkart and Mi.com will sell Redmi Note 5 Pro exclusively and the 4GB version will cost ₹13,999 while the 6GB variant will cost ₹16,999. It will be available in Gold, Rose Gold, Lake Blue and Black color options.