Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Redmi Note 5 Pro Launch in India

After the disappointing release of the Redmi Note 5, Xiaomi bolsters its reputation with the release of the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Priced at Rs. 12,999 at the time of launch, the Note 5 Pro comes with improved features which makes it a dependable performer within a great range when compared to most flagship models. Equipped with the newer Snapdragon chipset and the solid battery life of Xiaomi, Redmi Note 5 Pro is a beast of budget phones. It is a proper upgrade of the Redmi Note 4 and makes up for the disappointment that Redmi Note 5’s release brought.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Price in India

Redmi Note 5 Pro, which has been one of the best-selling smartphones in the affordable segment for years, is still in high demand. Redmi Note 5 Pro current price in India is Rs.7,199 for the base variant of 4GB+64GB. The higher variant with 6GB+64GB storage is priced at Rs.9,699. This pricing is according to Xiaomi official website and currently, both these variants are unavailable on all the shopping platforms.

Since the Redmi Note 5 Pro is out of stock, you can go with some other device under the same price range, featuring some of the best features than the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The best alternatives include the Mi A2, Poco F1, Nokia 6.1 Plus.

You can even buy Redmi Note 5 Pro refurbished from Cashify starting at Rs.7,049.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Design

There’s no difference between Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro. They are both 5.99-inch, have metallic bodies, rear fingerprint displays, and a protruding rear camera set. It has tried to go for an Apple iPhone twist with the vertical camera set design. The flagship 18:9 display has been retained making it narrower and taller. Being a bit on the heavier side gives it the much-required sturdiness.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Display

The display has remained mostly unchanged, compared to Note 5. The colours are sharp and have a warm tone that might enter into camera images as well. It has a better colour depth than Mi A1. It gives enough legibility in direct sunlight to read through texts, and the touch response is good. The lack of side bezels provides more screen space to work with.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Processor

Redmi Note 5 Pro was released with the newer Snapdragon 636 chipset, running all eight Kryo cores. You can easily notice the increased speed of the device. The camera apps open faster than Redmi Note 5 and shooting low-light images works like a breeze. On benchmarks, it clocks up numbers closer to the Snapdragon 650 and provides a WHOPPING 30% increase in performance. That’s a lot in today’s standard!

Redmi Note 5 Pro Camera

The camera design of the Redmi Note 5 Pro will attract attention with its use of Apple’s design. Quality-wise, while it may not reach Apple’s standard, it has improved from the previous models. Note 5 Pro comes with a dual-camera set, sporting 12MP+5MP RGB sensor fitted cameras. It’s better than Redmi Note 4 and performs like the camera of Mi A1. Infusing warm colours on display, the Redmi Note 5 produces reasonable detail in images. It produces better colours in low light than Mi A1, which is an advancement for Xiaomi. This camera is faster and better at taking shots than Note 5 and makes for a dependable upgrade. However, Moto G5 Plus has a better camera in the same range. But Xiaomi took a huge leap forward with the whopping 20MP front camera. It takes detailed images in daylight and comes with a selfie light for low-light selfies. Depth Mode uses Xiaomi’s own AI learning algorithm for reasonably good edge detection. However, HDR is not very effective. Beautification mode can be turned on, and you can manually choose the facial features you want to highlight. It’s not as great as Oppo’s selfie-captures, but it’s not too shabby either.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Battery

You can rely on Xiaomi when it comes to battery life, and the company has not let the fans down this time as well. The powerful 4,000 mAh battery is a worthy companion to the new chipset, and keep chugging on without feeling any bit of strain after the upgrade. It can easily last for a day and more with moderate to heavy use. While the charger does not come with quick charging, the phone supports it. So, if you already have a Qualcomm Quick Charge power adapter, you can attach it to the phone for charging. A single charge can last for 16 hours and 36 minutes of continuous video play.

Redmi Note 5 Pro First Impressions

Redmi Note 5 Pro could be called the actual upgrade over Note 4. It comes with a new processor that accelerates camera speed and produces better image processing. The addition of a 20MP front camera is a killer move by Xiaomi. Though there is hardly any noticeable changes in design or display, for the improved performance, Note 5 Pro is a great upgrade to go for. However, it would have been a budget phone if Xiaomi had provided Android Oreo, like most of the competing flagship models.