Xiaomi has been aggressive with the push of updated of its latest MIUI 11 to its models. The Redmi Note 5 and Redmi 5 are among the latest models to have gotten the update. IThomes reports that it’s readers who use the Redmi Note 5 and it’s smaller sibling to have disclosed the push of the update to their models.

Both models got the MIUI V11.0.1 stable ROM but sorry to disappoint, the two models will  still continue to rock Android 9. The package size of the Redmi Note 5 update is 677M while that of the Redmi 5 is 591M.

EDITOR’S PICK: First Samples from the 108MP Mi Mix Alpha is here & we are not impressed!

Even though the update didn’t usher both models to the Android 10 party, MIUI 11 brings several amazing features to the table including Dark Mode. The new features include new icons for the UI which is a traditional feature of successive MIUI versions. The update also brings smoother animations, Ultra Power Saving Mode as well as Kids Mode which provides a safe digital environment for kids by running only apps whitelisted by their parent or guardian. MIUI 11 equally tracks the owner’s smartphone usage time in order to help avoid spending too much time. Other features include earthquake alerts, the ability to cast to an external display with the added feature of continuous casting even when the display is turned off to save battery.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi internally testing 120Hz OLED displays, will be ready by 2020

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On May 31, Xiaomi had announced the all new MIUI 10 ROM. At the beginning of June, it had rolled out the Developer ROM closed beta in China for first batch of devices and the same devices had received public beta by the end of the month. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released the developer ROM closed beta to the second batch of devices.

The first batch of devices that were treated with MIUI 10 Developer ROM included Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, Mi 6, Mi MIX 2S, Mi MIX 2, Mi MIX, Mi Note 2, Redmi S2 and Redmi Note 5. Since the registrations for the Developer ROM closed beta ended yesterday in China, the company has made it available to the second batch of Xiaomi phones starting from today. After the closed beta testing comes to an end, the public beta is likely to arrive for the same second batch of devices by the end of this month.

The second batch of 17 Xiaomi phones that are now receiving the MIUI 10 Developer ROM closed beta are Xiaomi Mi Note 3, Mi 5S Plus, Mi 5S, Mi 5X, Mi 5C, Mi 4C, Mi 4S, Mi Max, Mi Max Prime, Mi Max 2, Redmi Note 5A, Note 5A Prime, Redmi Note 4X (Snapdragon variant), Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi 5, Redmi 5A and Redmi 4X.

The company has stated that the arrival of the public beta of Mi 5X will be delayed. The specific release time for the smartphone will be announced through its social media channels. By this, Xiaomi is bringing the latest MIUI 10 to a total of 27 smartphones.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 gets MIUI 10 global beta update

The MIUI 10 Developer ROM closed beta can be installed in two ways. Devices on MIUI 6, 7, 8 and 9 developer version can navigate to System Settings > My Device > MIUI version and then access the direct OTA update. It is recommended to back up devices on MIUI 6, 7, 8 and 9 stable versions are recommended ad then install the upgrade via fastboot with unlocked bootloader.

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Yesterday, Xiaomi had unveiled the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones fueled by MediaTek SoCs in China. Due to a case filed by Ericsson in 2014, Xiaomi is barred from launching phones powered by MediaTek chipsets in India. After the 2014 verdict, Xiaomi has been launching only Snapdragon chipset powered phones in India. However, now that the companies involved in the legal battle have reached a settlement, India will soon MediaTek powered phones from Xiaomi. Probably, Xiaomi may begin by launching the Redmi 6 and 6A phones in India.

During the recently held Computex 2018 event, David Ku who is the Chief Financial Officer with MediaTek had revealed that the lawsuit filed by Ericsson on Xiaomi has been settled and the latter is allowed to use MediaTek chipsets on phones heading to India. He even added that Xiaomi will be soon launching a MediaTek chipset-based smartphone in India. However, he refrained from revealing the name of the MediaTek SoC powered phone that will be debuting soon in India.

The Redmi Note 4 from 2016 is the last Xiaomi phone featuring a MediaTek chipset. This edition was launched in China. As far as India is concerned, the first-generation Redmi Note that was launched in 2014 with MT6592 SoC onboard is the last MediaTek powered phone for the country.

The recently unveiled Xiaomi Redmi 6 is one of the first smartphones to feature the new 10nm Helio P22 SoC designed for mid-range phones. Also, the Redmi 6A is the first phone ever to be driven by the new Helio A22 SoC. With the lawsuit settled, it appears that Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A arriving in India may not feature Snapdragon SoCs.

Read More: Video: Xiaomi Redmi 6 Screen Repeatedly Cracks Walnut & Survives!

As of this writing, there is no information on when the Chinese manufacturer will be bringing Redmi 6 and 6A phones to the Indian market. India had received the Redmi 5A in November 2017 and Redmi 5 in March this year. Hence, the Indian arrival of Redmi 6 and 6A could be few months away.

Would you be interested in buying a Xiaomi phone with MediaTek SoC? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

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Vivo has launched a new smartphone in India. The Vivo Y53i is an entry-level phone based on its specs but just like the Y71, Vivo gets the pricing wrong.

The Vivo Y53i is supposed to take on phones like the Redmi 5A and the Redmi Y1 Lite (2GB version). It has a 5” screen with a 960 x 540 resolution. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 425 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage.

There is an 8MP camera on the back of the phone and a 5MP camera in front for selfies. Unlike the Redmis mentioned above, it runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and packs a 2500mAh battery.

It doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner like its competitors but it does have Face Unlock. It also has 4G LTE, VoLTE, Bluetooth, and a micro USB port.

Vivo has put a Rs. 7,990 (~$121) price tag on the Y53i. This is higher than the Redmi 5A which has an HD display and a bigger 3000mAh battery for Rs. 5,999 (~$90) and the bigger Redmi Y1 Lite which is Rs. 6,999 (~$106). It is also nearly the same price as the Redmi 5 (2GB+16GB) that has a 5.7” HD+ screen, a SD450 SoC, a 3,300mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner, and sells for Rs. 7,999.

READ MORE: Vivo V9 Youth Now Available for Buying with Rs. 18,990 (~$287) Pricing in India

The Vivo Y53i will be sold by Mahesh Telecom offline. There is no info on online availability.

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In February, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro full screen design smartphones in India. Today, it has announced the Redmi 5 phone which also sports a full screen design along with a cheaper price tag.  In December 2017, Xiaomi had introduced the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones in China. The Redmi 5 Plus had debuted as Redmi Note 5 in the Indian market while the Redmi 5 has arrived today with the same moniker in the country.

The Redmi 5 is dubbed as “Compact Powerhouse” in India since it comes with enhanced design, display and specs over the predecessor phone. The handset will be exclusively available for purchase on Amazon India starting from next week.

Redmi 5 Specifications and Features

The Redmi 5 features a 5.7-inch display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. It is driven by modest Snapdragon 450 SoC. To control the internal temperature, the device includes two layers of pyrolytic sheet. Its 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB storage models respectively feature 2 GB, 3 GB and 4 GB of RAM. It also features a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The Redmi 5 comes loaded with Android 7.0 Nougat that skinned with MIUI 9. Like the Redmi Note 5 phones, the Redmi 5 will be also provided with full screen gestures function in the near future. It has a rear camera of 12-megapixel that has a pixel size of 1.25micron. The handset is capable of snapping impressive shots in low-light conditions.

It is equipped with features like LED flash and PDAF. Its selfie camera of 5-megapixel is also accompanied by soft-light flash. For snapping enhanced selfie shots, it comes with Beautify 3.0.  The handset receives power from 3,300mAh battery that delivers an impressive standby time of 17 hours.

The Redmi 5 has a full metallic body that measures 151.8 x 72.8 and it weighs 157 grams. Since it has a thickness of only 7.7 mm, it is the slimmest ever Redmi phone. It comes in four color options such as Lake Blue, Gold, Black and Rose Gold. To safeguard the display of the phone, Xiaomi has reinforced the corners of the phone. For added protection, Redmi 5 comes with a free ultra-slim case.

Redmi 5 Pricing and Availability

The 16 GB storage + 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB + 4 GB RAM variants of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 respectively cost Rs. 7,999, Rs. 8,999 and Rs. 10,999. The handset will be exclusively available for buying through Amazon India from March 20. It will be also available through Mi.com, Mi Store app, Mi Home stores and all the other partnered offline stores.

Redmi 5 buyers can avail an instant cashback of Rs. 2,200 on Reliance Jio along with 100 GB of data. SBI credit card owners can avail an additional cashback of 5 percent. Also, Redmi 5 buyers will be provided a massive discount of 90 percent on Kindle ebooks.

What do you think about the specifications and pricing of the Xiaomi Redmi 5? Share us your views by posting your comments below

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Xiaomi, which has been aggressively launching devices in the Indian market since past few months, is now gearing up to launch yet another smartphone in India. While the company has not yet revealed which phone it plans to launch, it is believed to be the Redmi 5.

During the launch of 32-inch and 43-inch models of the Mi TV4A in India a couple of days ago, Xiaomi India teased a new smartphone launch. Now, Amazon India has put on a teaser image on its website revealing that the upcoming smartphone from Xiaomi will be an Amazon Exclusive device. The phone will be launched in India on 14th March.

Recently, Manu Kumar Jain, Global VP, and MD of Xiaomi India posted a teaser on Twitter with the caption, “#CompactPowerhouse is launching on 14th March! Slim, sleek and compact! Yet a true super powerhouse! Guess what this is?”

The Redmi 5 was launched in China in December 2017 along with Redmi 5 Plus, making them the first smartphones from the China-based company to feature a full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The Redmi 5 features a 5.7-inch IPS HD+ display with 1440 x 720 pixels resolution and Gorilla Glass protection on top.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz along with Adreno 506 GPU. It comes in two variants based on the memory configuration — 2GB RAM with 16GB internal storage and 3GB RAM with 32GB onboard storage. There’s also a microSD card slot, which enables users to expand the storage capacity up to 128GB.

The phone comes with a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera sensor with an individual pixel size of 1.25µm, phase-detection autofocus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, LED flash, HDR, and Full HD video recording support. On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel camera sensor with a fixed-focus lens and 1080p video recording support.

It also comes with a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel, for added security. The dual SIM smartphone’s connectivity options include 4G LTE, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, FM Radio, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, IR blaster, micro USB 2.0 port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The phone runs on Android Nougat-based company’s own MIUI 9 operating system. The phone is powered by a 3,300mAh battery which supports 5V/2A charging.

Read More: Did Xiaomi Just Tease Wireless Charging For The Mi Mix 2s? Yes, it Did!

In China, the device is available in four color options — Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold. At this time, it is not known which color variants will be available in India. Also, there is no information available regarding the phone’s availability and pricing.

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Yesterday, Xiaomi had livestreamed the launch of Mi TV 4A series in India through its social channels like YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. At the end of the livestream, it teased the launch of a new smartphone on March 14 in India. It is speculated that Xiaomi may announce the Redmi 5 smartphone in the coming week in India.

Xiaomi is already selling the low-end Redmi 5A in India. In December 2017, it had launched the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones in China. The Redmi 5 Plus was introduced as Redmi Note 5 in India last month. However, the company yet to announce Redmi 5 in the country. It seems the Chinese manufacturer may announce it in the next week.

The Chinese Redmi 5 features a 5.7-inch display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. It also supports 18:9 aspect ratio like the Redmi Note 5. The Snapdragon 450 chipset is present under its hood. At first Xiaomi had launched only the 16 GB and 32 GB variants of Redmi 5. These models respectively feature 2 GB and 3 GB of RAM. At the end of January, the Redmi 5 was also made available in other model featuring 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM.

The Redmi 5 has a rear camera of 12-megapixel and a front-facing camera of 4-megapixel. It is loaded with MIUI 9 flavored Android 7.0 Nougat. It is driven by a 3,300mAh battery. It is available in colors like Gold, Rose Gold, Blue and Black in China.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Design Teased Officially; Launch Event to be Held at Shanghai

As of this writing, there is no confirmation on the different models of Redmi 5 that will be made available in India. However, it is likely that the company may launch only 16 GB and 32 GB variants of the phone at the beginning. Since the base model of the Redmi Note 5 is priced at Rs. 9,999 in India, there is a possibility that the base model of Redmi 5 may cost Rs. 7,999 while the higher variant may be priced at Rs. 8,999.

In related news, Xiaomi is yet to launch Redmi Note 5 Pro in China. The company has confirmed that it will be introducing in the home country on March 16.

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Hey developers! The official Xiaomi MIUI forum is recruiting beta testers for MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM. But before you jump to the forum, you have to satisfy the requirements.

While this is not the first requirement on the forum, it is the most important. For your application to be accepted you must own the Redmi 5, Redmi 5 Plus, or Redmi Note 5 Pro.

If you satisfy the above condition then the rest are as follows:

• Running the latest MIUI Global Developer ROM
• Have the QQ app for communication
• Speak (write) English
• Know about ROMs
• Active on the forum

The recruitment is open to users from all regions and application closes 11:59 pm (Beijing Time) on March 1. To apply, download the MIUI forum app from the Play Store and select “recruitment” on the homepage. Fill out the form and submit. Users will be sent a Forum PM to know if they have been selected.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi Band 3 On The Way, Gets Bluetooth Certification

Do note that if you get selected, you will be running a beta version of MIUI 9 that will have bugs. Some may be serious and cause some features not to work properly or at all.

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Xiaomi’s Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus have started arriving in other markets outside China, and first stop is Spain. The launch date correlates with that revealed by Roland Quandt back in January.

Both phones are now listed on the Spanish Xiaomi website.

For the Redmi 5, Xiaomi is offering it in just two variants – 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM and 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM. It appears the 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM variant will remain a China exclusive.

The Redmi 5 is not yet on sale as it is still listed as coming soon but pricing will start at €129 (~¥1009).

READ MORE: Xiaomi Teases New Headphones Coming Soon

The Redmi 5 Plus on the other hand is available in 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM variants. Like the Redmi 5, it has support for LTE Bands 1, 3, 5, 40, and 41. Pricing starts at €179 (~¥1400).

There is still no news as to when both phones will be available for purchase.

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Xiaomi is heavily pegged to launch the Redmi Note 5 on Feb. 14 as its first smartphone in India this year. Whether it is an entirely new device or a rebranded Redmi 5 or Redmi 5 Plus will be known on Wednesday. An alleged render of the Redmi Note 5 has appeared today that suggests it could be a different device from Redmi 5 and 5 Plus.

The below render shows that the Redmi Note 5 will be coming with an elongated display that may offer an aspect ratio of 18:9. The upper and lower bezels are also slim compared to predecessor models.

The back panel of the phone features dual rear cameras aligned vertically. Below it is the LED flash and a fingerprint scanner. The upper and lower antenna lines are also very visible. The left side of the phone seems to feature the volume rocker and power key.

The Redmi Note 5 is expected to feature a Full HD+ resolution screen of 5.99 inches. The Snapdragon 636 or 630 chipset is speculated to power the handset. The SoC is speculated to be supported by 4 GB of RAM. It may arrive in two inbuilt storage choices of 32 GB and 64 GB.

A dual camera setup featuring a 16-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor is expected to reside on the rear of the phone. It may feature an 8-megapixel selfie snapper. It may include a huge battery of 4,100mAh capacity and it may come pre-installed with MIUI 9 flavored Android Nougat.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Concept Renders Show An Amazing Screen To Body Ratio

The images shown above are just renders and not real photos of the Redmi Note 5. The exact information on the smartphone will be confirmed on Wednesday. It has been revealed that the upcoming Redmi phone will be exclusively available through Flipkart in India.

What do you think about the above renders of the alleged Redmi Note 5? Do you think the real device will sport the same look? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be launching a new smartphone on Feb. 14. Some sources are claiming that the Chinese manufacturer will be launching the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones that were unveiled in China in December 2017. Other reports have claimed that due to the overwhelming popularity of Redmi Note series phones in India, Xiaomi will be launching the Redmi 5 and 5 Plus as Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Prime. By scouring through the page code of the official event page on Mi.com, it has been found that the company is most likely to launch the Redmi Note 5 next week on Wednesday.

It has been also found that a Javascript code that manages the countdown timer for the upcoming smartphone on the Mi.com has a subdirectory titled as “redminote5.” Last year, Xiaomi had teamed up with Indian cricket all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to launch the Redmi Note 4. The meta description of the event page contains multiple instances of the word “all rounder” word. It is likely that Xiaomi may advertise the Redmi Note 5 as an all-rounder smartphone.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Scores High On AnTuTu

These evidences suggest that the Redmi Note 5 could be the first Xiaomi phone that India will be receiving this year. As rumors have claimed, it could be a rebranded version of Redmi 5 or Redmi 5 Plus.

The Redmi 5 and 5 Plus respectively feature 5.7-inch HD+ screen and 5.99-inch FHD+ display. The Redmi 5 has Snapdragon 450 chipset, 2 GB / 3 GB RAM options, 16 GB / 32 GB storage options and 3,300mAh battery. The Redmi 5 Plus has Snapdragon 625 chipset, 3 GB / 4 GB RAM options, 32 GB / 64 GB storage choices and 4,000mAh battery. Both the phones are equipped with 12-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

Do you think that Xiaomi will launch the Redmi 5 or Redmi 5 Plus as Redmi Note 5 on Feb. 14? Share us your thoughts by adding your comments below.

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Xiaomi had launched the Redmi Note 4 as its first 2017 device in India. It went on to become one of the bestselling Xiaomi phones in the country. Since it met with overwhelming response in India, Xiaomi was expected to debut the successor of Redmi Note 4 in January this year. However, the company did not unveil any new device in India in the previous month. Today, the company has confirmed on Xiaomi India Twitter account that it will be launching its device for 2018 on Feb.14.

Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones in China in December last year. The company had been launching Redmi Note series smartphones each year, but the company did not launch Redmi Note 5 last year in China.

The Redmi series of smartphones have always featured 5-inch display whereas the Redmi Note lineup have featured 5.5-inch screen. Since the Redmi 5 and 5 Plus smartphones are respectively packed with 5.7-inch and 5.99-inch display, rumors that emerged from China after the launch of Redmi 5 series claimed that Xiaomi has no plans to launch Redmi Note 5 in the home country.

Read More:Xiaomi Redmi 3S And Redmi 3S Prime Receives MIUI 9.2 Update

However, a newer report has claimed that since Redmi Note 4 met huge popularity in India, the company may launch the Redmi 5 Plus as Redmi Note 5 in India. This seems to be possible because the Redmi Y1 Lite and Redmi Y1 that are available in India were respectively launched as Redmi Note 5A and Note 5A Prime in China.

The launch teaser of the first 2018 device for India does not clearly mention whether the company will be launching Redmi 5 Plus or Redmi Note 5 smartphone on Feb. 14. There is a possibility that the company may launch Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones respectively as Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Prime.

The full screen design Redmi Note 5 may come with specs like HD+ resolution, Snapdragon 450, 2GB / 3GB RAM options, 16 GB / 32 GB storage sizes, 12-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front camera and 3,300mAh battery. on the other side, the Redmi Note 5 Prime may include FHD+ resolution supporting screen, Snapdragon 625 chipset, 3 GB / 4 GB RAM variants, 32 GB / 64 GB storage models, 12-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front camera and 4,000mAh battery.

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When Xiaomi announced the Redmi 5 last month it was available in two variants – 2GB + 16GB and 3GB + 32GB. A visit to the official website shows that there is a new variant.

The official website shows Xiaomi has quietly launched a 4GB RAM model of the Redmi 5 Plus. Surprisingly, it comes with 32GB of storage like the 3GB model. The new variant is available in black, gold, and light blue with a ¥1099 (~$174) price tag.

If you believe the 3GB RAM variant isn’t powerful enough for you, then paying ¥200 (~$32) more for an extra 1GB of RAM shouldn’t be too much to ask. To be honest, ~$30 is a lot for just an extra 1GB of RAM.

The rest of the specs remain the same as the other two variants. There is a 5.7” 1440 x 720 display, a Snapdragon 450 processor, and a 3300mAh battery.

READ MORE: Xiaomi’s Newly Launched Mi Car Inverter Charges Laptops & Other AC Gadget In The Car

It also has a 12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, rear mounted fingerprint scanner, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi support, Bluetooth 4.2, and dual SIM support (hybrid).

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Xiaomi’s latest devices – the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus have made their way out of China to neighboring country, Taiwan. This is the first market outside China to sell both phones.

The Redmi 5 launched in Taiwan is the 3GB RAM + 32GB variant and is priced at NT$3,999 (~¥870/$138). On the other hand, the larger Redmi 5 Plus that will be available in Taiwan is the high-end 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM model. It is priced at NT$5,999 (~¥1305/$207).

Sales will commence at 12 noon on January 30. Interested buyers will be able to purchase a unit on the official Mi website, Mi Home stores, and PCHome stores. All color variants will be available for both phones on the Mi store.

On February 1, Taiwanese carriers Chungwa Telecom, Far EasTern, and Taiwan Star will begin selling the Redmi 5 while the Redmi 5 Plus will be exclusive to Far EasTern.

READ MORE: Xiaomi VP Hong Feng, Officially Announces MIUI 10

The Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus are the first Redmi phones to come with a full-screen display. The Redmi 5 features a 5.7” HD+ display, a Snapdragon 450 processor, and a 3300mAh battery.

The Redmi 5 Plus squeezes a 5.99” FHD+ display into its metal frame and a Snapdragon 625 and 4000mAh under its hood.

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Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 5 and the Redmi 5 Plus in December 2017. Currently, these smartphones are exclusively available in China. A latest tweet by Xiaomi Product PR, Clinton Jeff indicates that India may receive a new device next month. It is speculated that the Redmi 5 Plus may debut as Redmi Note 5 in the country.

The Redmi Note 4 that had launched in January last year is one of the bestselling phones from the company. Hence, Xiaomi fans in India are eagerly waiting for the arrival of Redmi Note 5. However, the company is unusually silent at the start of this year. The tweet from Jeff is just an indication that a new device possibly arriving in February. He could be hinting the launch of Redmi 5 Plus in India or the global unveiling of Xiaomi Mi 7 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 event that will be held at the end of next month.

Next month is going to be lit

— Clinton Jeff (@clintonjeff) January 19, 2018

Xiaomi has not launched the Redmi Note 5 in China yet. In the previous month, a Super Moderator with MIUI Forum had stated that the Chinese manufacturer has dropped the Redmi Note branding as the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus budget smartphones were launched with full screen design.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Reportedly in Works; May Get Unveiled at MWC 2018

The Redmi Note brand is highly popular in India. In just 45 days after the launch of Redmi Note 4 in India, the company was able to reach 1 million sales. It managed to sell 5 units of Note 4 in the country. Hence, it is speculated that Xiaomi may launch the Redmi Note 5 in India in the coming month. Xiaomi has already launched some devices with different names in India. For instance, the Redmi Note 5A and Note 5A Prime have respectively arrived in India as Redmi Y1 Lite and Redmi Y1. Hence, there is a possibility that Redmi Note 5 that is speculated to debut in the next month could be the rebranded Redmi 5 Plus.

Will Redmi Note 5 debut in India in the next month? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi fans all over the world are definitely eager for the Chinese manufacturer to release its new phones – the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus globally. New reports say that date may not be far off, at least for the Redmi 5.

Leaker @Rquandt revealed in a tweet that the Redmi 5 will launch globally in the second half of February. He also adds that the phone will have support for LTE Band 20. The Chinese model supports FDD LTE bands 1, 3, 5, 7, and 8.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 going global in the second half of February. Including LTE Band 20 making it work in full on certain Euro operators,

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) January 17, 2018

There is no mention of the countries it will be available in but more details should surface soon.

The Redmi 5 is Xiaomi’s cheapest phone with an 18:9 display. The screen is 5.7” with a 1440 x 720 resolution and 450 nits of brightness.

Under the hood is a Snapdragon 450 mobile platform, 2GB/3GB of RAM, and 16GB/32GB of storage. There is also a 3300mAh battery for juice.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Mi Note 3, Redmi 5A & Others Get Discounted From Jan 16-19

The Redmi 5 packs a 12MP rear camera with PDAF and a 5MP F/2.2 selfie camera. You also get a rear-mounted fingerprints scanner. With a triple card slot (dual Nano and MicroSD card) and MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat on board, the Redmi 5 is a great example of bang for buck.

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A week ago, Xiaomi unveiled its first affordable phone with an 18:9 near-borderless display. The Xiaomi Redmi 5 was also announced alongside Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus. Someone might already think that the Plus version, due to its mid-end specs and its wide display, will replace the Redmi Note 5. In this article, you can find our first Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Hands on pictures to see its design in a detailed way.

The screen is surely the biggest innovation of this phone if we compare it with its predecessor. While Redmi 4 Pro had a small 5-inch panel, this handset offers a huge 5.99-inch display (just like Xiaomi Mi Mix 2!) with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Even though the display is big, the phone remains quite compact due to its narrow bezels which reminds me of LG G6 (dimensions: 158.8 x 75.45 x 8.05, weight: 179.5 grams). If you buy the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus, you will have to say goodbye to capacitive keys outside the screen, while the front camera remains at the same place, alongside the front speaker for calls.

The body of Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is entirely made of aluminum and it is not so different from the one of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, but the look and the ergonomics have been improved with more rounded borders. The rear side houses a single camera with a resolution of 12 MP which has a gold rim as you can see in the photos, but it is not gold-plated like the one of Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. Under the camera, you can find a dual LED, dual-tone flash, and a circular fingerprint reader just like other midrange Xiaomi phones. On the upper side, Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has a 3.5 mm audio jack for headphones and an IR sensor to use it as a remote.

On the left side, there is a dual SIM tray: the phone sports a hybrid dual SIM slot, you can choose to use the second slot as an additional SIM slot or a micro SD slot to expand the internal storage. On the right side you can find the volume rocker and the power key, while on the lower part there is a micro USB port to charge the battery (yes… still micro), the mono speaker and the microphone. The Gold variant in the photos is not the only color option, there is also a Rose Gold variant, a Black, and a Blue one. Other specs include a Snapdragon 625 SoC, 3 or 4 GB of RAM, 32 or 64 GB of internal storage (depending on the variant) and a 4000 mAh battery. The listing price in China goes from 151 to 196 dollars.

More Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus hands on pictures below!

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Xiaomi has finally unveiled the highly anticipated Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones through its launch event in Beijing, China. The Redmi 5 duo are the first Redmi series phone from the company to arrive with full screen design.

Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus Design

The backside of the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus sports the familiar three-stage design found on other Redmi phones. These phones feature full metallic body and they will be available in the market in four color options such as Gold, Rose Gold, Blue and Black.  The Redmi 5 measures 151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7mm and it weighs 157 grams whereas the dimensions of the Redmi 5 Plus are 158.8 x 75.45 x 8.05mm and its weight is 179.5 grams.

The full screen design enabled Redmi 5 duo do not feature capacitive touch buttons. It means users can make use of the on-screen buttons for navigation. A fingerprint scanner can be found on the back panel of both phones. According to Xiaomi, it has left enough bezels around the display to ensure that the high screen to body ratio doesn’t translate into a fragile display.

Redmi 5 Specifications

The Redmi 5 that houses a 5.7-inch display carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Snapdragon 450 chipset that comprises of a 1.8 GHz octa-core processor and Adreno 506 graphics is present under the hood of the Redmi 5. It includes a battery of 3,300mAh battery.

It features an f/2.2 aperture 12-megapixel rear camera sensor with 1.25 µm pixel size that is equipped with a soft-LED flash. It is equipped with some other features like PDAF, dark light enhancement technology, facial recognition, HDR, Panorama and Burst mode. The front panel of the phone has a 5-megapixel selfie snapper that is coupled with features like Smart Beauty 5.0, facial recognition, and full HD video recording at 30 fps. It is running on Nougat flavored MIUI 9.

It is running on Nougat flavored MIUI 9. The connectivity features available on the Redmi 5 include hybrid dual SIM slot with support for microSD card, microUSB, full netcom support, 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 4.2 Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio jack and GPS.

Redmi 5 Pricing and Availability

The Redmi 5 featuring 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage is priced at 799 Yuan (~$120). The other model having 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage carries a price tag of 899 Yuan (~$135). Its first sale will begin on Dec. 12 at 10 AM in China through retailers like Xiaomi Mall, Jingdong Mall, Suning Tesco and Lynx.

Redmi 5 Plus Specifications

The larger Redmi 5 Plus houses an 18:9 display of 5.99 inches. It delivers Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Xiaomi has used the Snapdragon 625 chipset in various smartphones such as Redmi Note 4, Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Max 2 and it has used it once again to power the Redmi 5 Plus.

A huge battery of 4,000mAh capacity that can last for up to 2 days fuels the handset. It also features the same set of cameras and connectivity feature that are available on the Redmi 5. It is also preinstalled with Nougat OS that is skinned with MIUI 9.

Redmi 5 Plus Pricing and Availability

The base model of the Redmi 5 Plus has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage and it costs 999 Yuan (~$151). The higher variant that includes 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage is priced at 1,299 Yuan (~$196). It will be also available for purchase alongside the Redmi 5 on Dec. 12.

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Xiaomi is intent on exhaustively utilizing the premium mid-range Redmi line this year. The tech giant has already launched the Redmi 5A, Redmi Note 5A, and is set to release two more models – Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus on December 7. Ahead of the launch tomorrow, one more leak detailing the key specifications of the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus has appeared on Weibo.

The picture appears to contain the real smartphones with the specs printed on the removable film usually placed on the screen of Xiaomi phones. The specs listed on the screen align with those we have seen on TENAA and in several leaks and rumours that have appeared in the past.

Read Also: Xiaomi Redmi 5 And Redmi 5 Plus Gets Listed On Aliexpress Ahead Of Launch

The Redmi 5 is shown to come with a phablet-sized 5.7-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is also listed to pack a Snapdragon 450 chipset and a 12MP rear camera. The front camera is promoted as having a soft flash and most of all, the phone is said t have a 13-day standby time. This might be just a gimmick anyway. On the other hand, the Redmi 5 Plus comes with a bigger 5.99-inch 18:9 display. It is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor and also comes with a selfie soft flash. The Redmi 5 Plus is also listed with a 12MP rear camera and a 17 days standby time which suggests it is coming with a larger battery. In less than 24 hours time, Xiaomi will unveil the entire details.

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Xiaomi’s Director of Product Management and Marketing, Donovan Sung has shared official renders of the upcoming Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus on his Twitter account. These images have been revealed as an official sneak preview of the upcoming Redmi 5 duo that are slated to debut on Dec. 7.

The Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus can be seen sporting full screen design in the new renders. Their bezels are not as thin as the flagship phones like Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG V30. However, their bezels are slimmer than the predecessor Redmi phones. The Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus are fitted with rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. These phones seem to be packed with full metallic chassis. The official renders also reveal that the Redmi 5 duo would be coming in multiple color choices such as black, blue, gold and rose gold.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 5, Redmi 5 Plus Promotional Videos Show Both the Smartphones in Real

The Redmi 5 is expected to be priced at 699 Yuan (~$106). It is rumored to feature a 5.7-inch HD+ display and Snapdragon 450 chipset. It is pegged to arrive in variants like 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage, 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. It is likely to house a 3,200mAh battery.

The Redmi 5 Plus is speculated to debut with a pricing of 999 Yuan (~$150). It is likely to house a 5.99-inch FHD+ screen and Snapdragon 625 chipset. It may come in variants like 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. It is rumored to include a 4,000mAh battery.

Both the smartphones are speculated to house a 12-megapixel rear camera and a selfie camera of 5-megapixel. The Redmi 5 duo are rumored to run on MIUI 9 flavored Android Nougat OS.

What’s your opinion on the renders of the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus? Do they appear impressive? Share us your thoughts by adding your comments below.

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The rumor mill has revealed plenty of details of the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones that are scheduled to get unveiled on Dec. 7. Today, Xiaomi has released a series of new promotional videos to showcase the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones.

The above video contains three promotional videos that show the real Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones with full screen design. One of them is in black color while the other one is in white. However, the videos do not show the key features of these phones.

The Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones have recently received certification from TENAA in China. The Redmi 5 is expected to feature a 5.7-inch display that will carry support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.

It is rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 450 chipset and it will be coming RAM variants like 2 GB, 3 GB and 4 GB that will respectively feature 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB storage choices. It will be also featuring a microSD card. It is expected to house a 3,200mAh battery and it will be sporting a slim profile of 7.7mm.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 5 To Come With MIUI 9 Out-Of-The-Box, Manual Leaks Online

The Redmi 5 Plus is pegged to feature a larger display of 5.5 inches that will be supporting a higher resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 625 chipset is speculated to power the smartphone with 3 GB and 4 GB RAM options that will respectively feature 32 GB and 64 GB storage choices. It is also rumored to feature a microSD card slot. Even though it will be housing a 4,000mAh capacity battery, it will be coming with a thin body of 8.05mm.

Both the smartphones are expected to feature a 5-megapixel front-facing camera that will be equipped with an LED flash and a rear-mounted 12-megapixel camera. The Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus are speculated to be respectively priced at 699 Yuan (~$105) and 999 Yuan (~$151).

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Xiaomi is going to launch the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones at a press event on December 7. Thanks to the previous leaks, we already know the specifications and features of the devices.

While the features and specs were confirmed, the pricing and availability information was not confirmed. Now, latest information regarding the devices has revealed the details related to the phone’s pricing and availability.

According to the latest report, the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus will be available for purchase from December 12. It is also being said that the company has prepared a lot of stock, ensuring that more and more people are able to purchase the devices.

Earlier, the company had revealed the phone’s three major features — Full-Screen Display, Soft Selfie and 4,000mAh Battery. Previous leaks and TENAA certification have also given us a look at phone’s specifications.

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 will feature a 5.7-inch HD+ display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, which is the first chipset in the Snapdragon 400 series that is using a 14mm process technology. It was launched in June this year.

The standard variant will come with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There will be another variant of the phone with 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage. The device will come with a 12-megapixel camera sensor at the back and a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper. It will pack a 3,300mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Redmi 5 Plus is expected to feature a 5.99-inch screen that will carry support for FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, the same one that is powering the Redmi Note 4 smartphone.

It will be available in two variants — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. This one is expected to come with a dual camera setup at the back, featuring a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The Redmi 5 Plus will pack a 4,000mAh battery.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 5A Launched in India for Rs. 4,999 (~$77) with Some India-Specific Customizations

Xiaomi has already revealed that both the smartphone will be running the company’s latest MIUI 9, which is based on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system.

As of the pricing, the Redmi 5 with 2GB RAM will be priced at 699 (approx. $106) Yuan while the 3GB RAM model will cost 999 Yuan (approx. $151). The Redmi 5 Plus is priced at 999 Yuan (approx. $151) for the 3GB RAM model and 1,299 Yuan (approx. $196) Yuan for the 4GB RAM variant.

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Xiaomi is all set to launch the Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones at a launch event on December 7. While we already know what to expect from the smartphones, new details have now surfaced online.

The Xiaomi Redmi 5’s manual has been leaked online which reveals that the smartphone will have a hybrid Dual-SIM configuration. Thus, users will be able to either use dual SIMs or one SIM and one microSD card. However, there is a disclaimer that only one SIM card can use 4G network.

The leaked manual also reveals that the phone has three circular sensors placed on the top bezel. This could mean that the device will have a soft front-facing selfie light, along with a front-facing snapper and a proximity sensor.

Xiaomi has posted an image on microblogging platform Weibo, confirming that the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus will come with company’s latest MIUI 9 out-of-the-box. The MIUI 9 is based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat operating system.

The Redmi 5 will feature a 5.7-inch HD+ display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Under the hood, it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor — the first chipset in the Snapdragon 400 series that is using a 14mm process technology.

The smartphone is expected to pack 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. There will be another variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage. The device will come with a 12-megapixel camera sensor at the back and a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper.

The Redmi 5 Plus is expected to come with a 5.99-inch screen that will have a Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. It will be powered by Snapdragon 625 processor, the same one that is powering the Redmi Note 4 smartphone. The phone will come with a dual camera setup at the back, featuring a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 5 And Redmi 5 Plus With Full-Screen Display To Launch On December 7

According to the previous reports, the Redmi 5 is reportedly going to be priced at 699 Yuan (approximately $106) while the Redmi 5 Plus could be priced at 999 Yuan (approximately $151).

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The Xiaomi Redmi 5 has appeared on TENAA confirming the specs that were leaked by China Telecom yesterday. The phone will be available in two major models as it is listed as the MDT1 and MDE1 but will launch in up to 4 different memory configurations.

According to the TENAA listing, the Redmi 5 has a 5.7” 1440 x 720 display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz. Sources say this is the Snapdragon 450 mobile platform with an Adreno 506 GPU just like the Snapdragon 625.

The key differences between the SD450 and SD625 are the former’s lower clockspeed and support for 18:9 displays.

The Redmi 5 with model number MDT1 will come in a single variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The MDE1 model will come in three variants – 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM, 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM, and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM.

All variants will have 12MP rear cameras and 5MP front facing cameras. They will also run Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of the box, have rear-mounted fingerprint scanners, and pack 3200mAh batteries.

Dimensions for the Redmi 5 Plus is given as 151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm and weight is 157g.

The Redmi 5 Plus already appeared earlier on TENAA as the MEE7 and MET7. It packs a 5.99” display with a FHD+ resolution, a 2.0GHz octa-core processor, and packs a 4000mAh battery. It will launch in 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM variants. Camera configuration is put at 12MP on the rear and 5MP up front.

Xiaomi announced today that the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus will launch on December 7. The official poster also hints that the phones will be available in blue, pink, gold, and green. However, the pictures provided for the Redmi 5 MDT1 are of a black variant.

READ MORE: Alleged Xiaomi R1 Appears in Real Skin in Fresh Images

Both phones are expected to be priced under (or around) ¥1000 (~$150) judging from the phrase on the official release poster which roughly translates to ¥1000 full-screen (phones).

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Currently, Mi Mix 2 is the only smartphone with a full-screen display from Xiaomi. That will change on December 7 as the company is all set to launch the much anticipated Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphone on that date.

The company is holding a press event on December 7 where it will launch the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus. Along with that, the company has also revealed three major features of the device — Full-Screen Display, Soft Selfie and 4,000mAh Battery.

While the company has not revealed the phone’s specifications, previous leaks give us hint about what to expect. The Redmi 5 smartphone is expected to come with a 5.7-inch HD+ display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Under the hood, it will be powered by the Snapdragon 450 processor.

Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 is a new chipset from the company which was launched in June this year. It is the first chipset in the Snapdragon 400 series that is using a 14mm process technology. It is positioned as an upgrade to the Snapdragon 435 processor.

The smartphone is expected to pack 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. There will be another variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage. The device will come with a 12-megapixel camera sensor at the back and a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper.

On the other hand, the Redmi 5 Plus is expected to feature a 5.99-inch screen that will carry support for FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, the same one that is powering the Redmi Note 4 smartphone.

This one is expected to come with a dual camera setup at the back, featuring a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. It will run on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system based company’s own MIUI.

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As of the pricing, the Redmi 5 is reportedly going to be priced at 699 Yuan (approximately $106) while the Redmi 5 Plus could be priced at 999 Yuan (approximately $151).

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The Mi MIX 2 is the only Xiaomi phone with an 18:9 display but that will be changing soon with the upcoming release of the Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5. Pictures and full specification details of the former have been accidentally leaked by China Telecom ahead of its rumored release tomorrow.

Design

The photos of the Redmi 5 leaked is of the gold variant. The design isn’t really different from that of the Redmi Note 4X. The key change is the front which now has slightly smaller bezels to accommodate the full-screen display.

Xiaomi has kept the IR blaster and audio jack at the top of the device while the bottom is home to the micro USB port and speaker grilles. Buttons are on the right and SIM tray is on the left.

Specs

The Redmi 5 is said to have a 5.7-inch 1440 x 720 display. It will have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which can be expanded by up to an additional 128GB.

The processor is listed as the MSM8953 Lite which is confusing. The Snapdragon 625 is actually the MSM8953 but we are not aware of a Lite version of the chipset. Though the processor is clocked at 1.8GHz instead of 2.0GHz like other Snapdragon 625 phones, so that may be where the “Lite” comes in.

The Redmi 5 has a single 12MP rear camera and a 5MP front facing camera. The phone has dual SIM support but there is no mention of  if it is a triple-card slot like that of the Redmi Note 5A or a hybrid slot.

Surprisingly, the Redmi 5 is said to run MIUI 8.5.1.1 based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat rather than MIUI 9. Battery capacity is put at 3300mAh.

READ MORE: Alleged Xiaomi R1 Appears in Real Skin in Fresh Images

Pricing for the Redmi 5 has also been revealed by Fu Chi Kang, an insider at Taiwanese ODM Inventec, as ¥1399 (~$212). He also said the phone will go on sale on December 10. The price is not confirmed yet, as earlier reports said the phone may launch for a lesser price.

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Xiaomi is expected to launch new full-screen smartphones under the Redmi line very soon. Fans of the brand have been eager to get their hands on the devices following their appearance on TENAA but they still haven’t been officially released. Fresh details have surfaced explaining the reason for the delay.

According to the source, Xiaomi’s CEO and founder, Lei Jun initially released a statement attributing the delay to the desire to meet a certain level of stock before release. Latest report says mass production has been underway since then and available stock should be available to prompt a release by the end of the month or early in December.

Xiaomi’s Redmi line is very popular and is usually out of stock in a short period. Xiaomi is likely trying to avoid a repeat of situations like that, so its trying to build up enough stock to cover for the initial rush when the phones first go on sale.

Xiaomi is expected to release three full-screen smartphones – Redmi 5, Redmi 5 Plus and Redmi Note 5. The phones will differ with respect to screen-size, screen resolution, and processor, but will share a common feature – an 18:9 aspect ratio.

The Redmi 5 will be the cheapest of the lot as it is rumored to have a ¥799 (~$120) price tag. It will have a 5.7” HD+ (720 x 1440) display, a Snapdragon 450 processor and 3GB of RAM.

The Redmi 5 Plus will pack a 5.99” FHD+ screen, 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of built-in storage. The Snapdragon 625 will be the SoC of choice and pricing is said to be ¥999 (~$150) and ¥1299 (~$195) depending on the storage variant.

READ MORE: Qualcomm Signs $12 Billion Deal With Xiaomi, Vivo, and OPPO

The Redmi Note 5 is said to have the same display as the Redmi 5 Plus and also come in the same memory and storage variants. However, the chipset is expected to be different, probably the new Snapdragon 636 mobile platform. It will also cost more with a likely starting price of ¥1599 (~$240).

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Recent reports have revealed that Xiaomi would be unveiling two full screen budget phones ahead of Singles’ Day (Nov. 11). Since the arrival of these phones seem to be drawing near, fresh information coming from China suggests that Xiaomi would soon start teasing the alleged Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones that are speculated to arrive with 18:9 aspect ratio supporting screens.

Redmi 5 Specs

The Redmi 5 seems to be a low-range smartphone as it features a 5.7-inch display that will carry support for 720 x 1280 pixels and Snapdragon 450 chipset. The SoC is likely to be coupled with 3 GB of RAM. The rear side of the phone may feature a 12-megapixel snapper.

It is expected to carry a price tag of 799 Yuan (~$120). Recent reports have revealed that the Redmi 5 would be coming in another variant featuring 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. It is speculated to arrive with a pricing of 899 Yuan (~$135). A previous report had claimed that it would be coming with a 6-megapixel front camera and an 8-megapixel rear camera.

Read More: Xiaomi Launches A New Mi 6 Variant With 4GB RAM And 64GB Storage

Redmi 5 Plus Specs

The leaked specs of the Redmi 5 Plus suggests that it could be a mid-range phone. It is rumored to arrive with a 5.99-inch screen that will carry support for FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The popular Snapdragon 625 that powers many other Xiaomi phones such as Mi Max 2, Redmi Note 4, Mi A1 and Redmi 4 Prime is speculated to fuel the Redmi 5 Plus phone.  It is rumored to include 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear cameras.

The Redmi 5 Plus is pegged to come preinstalled with Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. The 32 GB storage variant of the phone featuring 3 GB of RAM is likley to be priced 999 Yuan (~$150). Its 64 GB storage model with 4 GB of RAM is rumored to arrive with a pricing of 1,299 Yuan (~$195)

As mentioned above, Nov. 11 is an immensely popular online shopping day in China and is often referred to as 11/11. Several Chinese smartphone manufacturers including Xiaomi are providing attractive discounts on various phones for the upcoming 11/11 sale. With only few days remaining for 11/11 shopping day, Xiaomi is also expected to begin the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus in the next two days.

The leaked specifications of Redmi 5 and 5 Plus smartphones may sound confusing. However, the exact details on these phones are expected to appear soon as they are rumored to get announced by this week.

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Recent reports have spilled a lot of information on the rumored Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus. Now, the rumor mill has leaked some interesting information on the Redmi 5 phone.

According to a Chinese publication, MDT1 and MDE1 Xiaomi phones that were previously spotted on China’s TENAA certification body have received 3C certification. The 3C certification of MDT1 and MDE1 have revealed that these Xiaomi devices will carry support for 5V/2A charging. Also, they will be supporting all the carriers in China. The publication claims that these phones that are being manufactured by Wing Tech ODM may launch as Redmi 5.

The report continues to mention that it has a 5.7-inch display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels along with support for 18:9 aspect ratio. It is speculated to be driven by Snapdragon 450. It features a front camera of 6-megapixel and a rear camera of 8-megapixel.

There seems to be some discrepancies in the aforementioned specs for Redmi 5 because Redmi series have always featured 5-inch displays. Hence, the rumored Redmi 5 may continue to house a 5-inch screen. As previous reports have claimed, the Redmi 5 Plus may arrive with a 5.7-inch full screen display and it speculated to arrive with 13-megapixel dual rear cameras. It is expected to be available with a starting price of 999 Yuan (~$151).

The base model of the Redmi 5 is likely to cost 799 Yuan (~$121) and it is pegged to feature 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. On the other hand, the higher variant may house 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage and it may carry a price tag of 899 Yuan (~$136).

Read More: Xiaomi Singles’ Day Deals: Brings Irresistible Discounts on Mi MIX 2, Mi A1, Redmi Note 4 & More

Xiaomi is rumored to fulfil its goal of shipping 90 million smartphones by the end of 2017. Speculations are rife that the new Redmi phones would be made available for buying during the upcoming Singles’ Day (Nov. 11) online shopping festival. Do you think that this strategy will help the company to achieve its goal year? Share us your views by commenting below.

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Samsung is currently leading the smartphone industry in India with a market share of 22.8 percent. Xiaomi is sitting on the second place with a market share of 22.3. It appears that Xiaomi will be able to dethrone Samsung from its numero uno position in the country in the coming months. According to a recent report, Xiaomi managed to sell more than 4 million smartphones during a period of 30 days in India. If this wasn’t enough, Xiaomi is now prepping up to introduce selfie-centric phones in the country.

Your best self is within you! Coming your way is a brand new series on November 2! RT if you're ready to see your best self #YourBestSelfie pic.twitter.com/Jkkyp7Yl64

— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) October 26, 2017

The above invitation that carries a hashtag #YourBestSelf does not reveal the name of the smartphone that Xiaomi will be launching on Nov. 2 in New Delhi, India. However, it certainly confirms “a new series is coming.” It appears that the new smartphone that will be unveiled on Nov. 2 will be coming with front-facing LED flash for shooting high quality selfies in dim-light conditions.

Xiaomi began the year 2017 in India with the launch of Redmi Note 4 and Redmi 4 smartphones. Later on, it had also released other phones like Mi Max 2, Mi A1 Android One phone and Mi MIX 2 flagship phone. It seems the company is all set to end the year with remarkable sales record by releasing the new series of selfie-centric phones.

Read More: Xiaomi Introduces Red Color For Mi 5X And Black For Mi Max 2

In China, Xiaomi is likely to soon unveil the Redmi 5 Plus budget phone with full screen design before Nov. 11. In December, it is expected to launch the Redmi Note 5 smartphone. The Chinese manufacturer is unlikely to launch these phones on Nov. 2 as it follows a pattern of unveiling the new Redmi and Redmi Note series phones in China before introducing them in India.

OPPO and Vivo smartphone brands are aggressively selling selfie-focused smartphones in India. Also, smartphones from these brands are easily available offline. Xiaomi has recently started selling its phones through offline stores in India and with the upcoming selfie series of smartphone, the company seems to be getting ready to rival with OPPO and Vivo.

Which phone will Xiaomi unveil on Nov. 2? Share us your thoughts by adding your comments below.

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Recent rumors have revealed that Xiaomi will be soon introducing new Redmi and Redmi Note phones with full screen design before the end of 2017. The Redmi Note 5 is speculated to launch in December, but fresh information suggests that the two Redmi phones that were approved by TENAA could be the two variants of the upcoming Redmi 5 Plus that are likely to launch before Nov. 11.

A Xiaomi phone with model number MEG7 has been certified by Taiwan’s NCC.  However, we could not find the document that linked the Redmi 5 Plus to that model number. After searching for the certification, we could only find the following image which reveals that the MEG7 model will launch as Redmi 5 Plus.

TENAA, China’s certification body, had recently approved two Xiaomi devices with model numbers MEE7 and MET7.  Since the MEG7 model is approved as Redmi 5 Plus by NCC, it appears that MEE7 and MET7 are the two variants of Redmi 5 Plus for China. The MEE7 is rumored as a Redmi 5 Plus variant that will be exclusive to China Mobile. The MET7 is speculated to support all the carriers in China.

According to the TENAA listing of both phones, these devices will feature 5.99-inch screens that carry support for full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It appears that these devices will offer an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The Redmi 5 Plus models will be driven by 2 GHz octa-core processor. Some sources claim that they may be fueled by Snapdragon 625 chipset, but there is possibility that these phones may feature the Snapdragon 450 chipset. These devices are preloaded with Android 7.1.2 Nougat. For photography, these phones are expected to feature a 12-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. Both phones are pegged to feature 4,000mAh capacity batteries.

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The only major difference between the MEE7 and MET7 devices is that the former features 3 GB of RAM + 32 GB of storage and the latter has 4 GB of RAM + 64 GB of storage. These variants are speculated to launch with respective pricing of 999 Yuan (~$150) and 1,299 Yuan (~$195).

Nov. 11 is Singles’ Day in China and it is the biggest online shopping festival in the country. Previous reports have revealed that the company is looking forward to making the most of the upcoming shopping festival by launching the Redmi 5 Plus before Nov. 11. The company has reportedly prepared plenty of stock of the smartphone as it is expected to encounter huge demand.

Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun had recently claimed the company is targeting to ship at least 90 million units in this year. Since the company is speculated to unleash its highly affordable budget phones with full screen design before the end of 2017, it appears that it won’t be too difficult for it fulfill its goal.

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Xiaomi is gearing up to release its first affordable full-screen smartphone. A few days ago, two Redmi phones were seen on TENAA, differing only in their memory configuration. New details have surfaced and they mention a third full-screen phone.

According to the source, the three full-screen Redmi phones are the Redmi 5, Redmi 5 Plus, and the Redmi Note 5. All three phones will have an 18:9 display but will differ with respect to screen size and internal configuration.

One of the phones will have a 5.5” HD+ display which we presume is the Redmi 5. The other two will have 5.9” FHD+ displays just like the ones on TENAA.

The source also says that the difference (in addition to the screen) between the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus will be the storage configuration. The Redmi 5 will have 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage while the Plus variant will have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The Redmi 5 Plus will also be powered by a Helio P25 SoC and have a ¥1099(~$165) price.

If you are familiar with Xiaomi, you should know things will be more complicated than that. The Redmi 5 Plus will most likely have a 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM variant too and also get a Snapdragon-powered variant.

For the Redmi Note 5, the source says it will have the new Snapdragon 636 SoC on board. RAM will be 3GB paired with 32GB of built-in storage. The Note 5 is expected to cost as much as ¥1599 (~$240).

There is also a leaked screenshot that talks about the production schedule for the phones and hints at a December release date.

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All these new details are unconfirmed by the way, so we suggest you take them with a pinch of salt. The only confirmed full-screen phones at the moment are the Redmi MEE7 and Redmi MET7 which have already been certified by TENAA.

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The Redmi Note 5A is the only phone from the 5th generation Redmi line that has been released. However, we have seen a couple more models get certified at the FCC and TENAA. Popular leaker, Roland Quandt whose previous leaks have turned out to be genuine took to Twitter to release details of some new models.

According to him, there will be a Redmi 5A with 16GB of built-in storage. The device will be available in rose gold, gold, black. and grey. The Redmi 5A already appeared on TENAA and specs revealed does confirm a 16GB model with 2GB of RAM in  addition to a 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM model.

Roland Quandt also mentions a Redmi 5 which will come in 16GB and 32GB storage variants. It will be available in gold and black.

Another model mentioned is the Redmi 5 Plus which will come in 32GB and 64GB variants. Available colors will be gold, black, and grey.

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These phones will be available internationally including select markets in Europe says Quandt. Xiaomi already entered some new markets with its Android One phone, the Mi A1. It is good to know that it will be joined by other models too.

No pricing details have been released but these devices should be affordable.

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Yesterday, we had seen leaked images of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. The images revealed that the budget phablet is likely to arrive with an 18:9 display and dual rear cameras. However, fresh information suggests that Xiaomi may announce the alleged Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus before the Redmi Note 5. The alleged Redmi 5 duo have also received 3C certification in China.

The below render of the alleged Redmi 5 Plus suggests that it will be arriving with an impressive display, but it is unlikely to be as stunning as the screen of Xiaomi Mi MIX 2. Previous reports have revealed that the Redmi 5 Plus may feature a 5.7-inch display that will support a resolution of 720 x 1,440 pixels. The Redmi series of phones from Xiaomi have always featured smartphones with 5-inch display. Hence, it is strange to see the upcoming Redmi 5 Plus with a 5.7-inch display.

Rumors have it that the Snapdragon 450 chipset will be powering the Redmi 5 Plus. it is also speculated that it will be coming with a pair of 13-megapixel dual rear cameras. It is also expected to carry support for Quick Charge 3.0.

The 3C certification of the alleged Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus have revealed that these devices could be codenamed as MET7 and MEE7. The Redmi 5 may cost around 699 to 899 Yuan and the Redmi 5 Plus may carry a costlier price tag of 999 Yuan. These models may arrive in 3 GB and 4 GB RAM options.

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The alleged Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is speculated to get introduced in November. However, the Chinese manufacturer may unveil the Redmi 5 series as early as Oct. 16 or 17.  Xiaomi is known for teasing the features of its upcoming device before its official launch. However, as of this writing, the Chinese firm has not revealed any information on the alleged Redmi 5 phones. Hence, we advise our readers to digest this report with a pinch of salt.

What do you think about the design of the Redmi 5 Plus and its alleged specs? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi has recently launched the Mi MIX 2 and Mi Note 3 smartphones and it seems that the company is soon going to unveil its upcoming Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5 series of smartphones. An image of the Redmi 5 Plus has surfaced on Weibo. However, the image does not show the actual handset, but it looks like a closeup shot of the box package or a poster of Redmi 5 Plus.

The Redmi 5 Plus moniker suggests that it could be an advanced edition of Redmi 5. Since Xiaomi had released Redmi 4A has a lower variant of the Redmi 5, the company is likely to launch Redmi 5A also this year alongside Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus. The Redmi 5A has been allegedly spotted on TENAA’s site which suggests that the company may soon debut the Redmi 5 series in China.

There is no information available on the specifications of the Redmi 5 Plus. Like the predecessor Redmi phones, the Redmi 5 Plus is pegged to feature a 5-inch display. It is likely that the Redmi 5 will sport the same design as the upcoming Redmi Note 5.

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Recent leaks have revealed that the budget phablet would be driven by MediaTek Helio P25 and it would be coming in two variants such as: 3 GB of RAM + 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The handset is also expected to arrive in a Snapdragon chipset edition.

Speculations also hint that the Redmi Note 5 would be blessed with dual rear cameras that would include a 16-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor. It is expected to house a 4,000mAh battery. Like the predecessor Redmi Note phones, the Redmi Note 5 is slated to arrive with a 5.5-inch display and it would be featuring a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. Other speculated specs of the phablet include 12-megapixel selfie snapper, MIUI 9 flavored Android 7.1 Nougat and a USB-C port.

The base model of the Redmi Note 5 is expected to arrive with a price tag of 999 Yuan (~$151). The higher model is rumored to be priced at 1,299 Yuan (~$196).

The Redmi 4X was launched with a pricing of 699 Yuan (~$106). Hence, the Redmi 5 Plus is speculated to cost around 899 Yuan (~$136) and the Redmi 5 may be priced around 799 Yuan (~$121).

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Amid the recent leaks of Xiaomi’s Redmi 5, we were able to get some unconfirmed data covering the specifications of the Redmi 5 and the possible design of the device.

The design according to the source’s leaked advert, show that the fingerprint scanner will be positioned at the rear of the device with capacitive buttons located at the bottom of the device, the menu, home and back button, respectively, (on the front of the device). This stick to Redmi series’ current button and sensor layout, much similar to the Redmi 4.

Other similar designs include a single firing camera at the back of the device and a front-facing selfie shooter. The device will also come in a metal frame, a unibody design with rounded corners.

The design remains unconfirmed just like the specifications mentioned below.

The specifications appear to be very promising, the Redmi 5 will be powered by mid-level processors such as a Snapdragon 625 or a Snapdragon 630, a jump from the entry-level Snapdragon 435 in the predecessor’s hood.

Furthermore, the source states that the device will be run with a relatively 3,680 mAh, noting that this is a significantly small battery compared to Redmi 4’s 4,100 mAh comparison. A reassuring feature is the Redmi 5 will support Quick Charge 3.0, quickly replenishing low battery levels. Another low-demanding power feature is the Redmi 5-inch display with an HD display (1280 x 720).

The device will be paired with either 3GB or 4GB RAM with LPDDR3 technology, we’re also expecting the devices to come in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage, running at “eMMC 5.1” speeds.

The pricing has also been unveiled by the source, starting at ¥859 (~$125) for the 16GB + 3GB and the 32GB + 3GB for ¥1,039 (~$152), both these models will be powered by a Snapdragon 625. The higher-end models will allegedly start at ¥1,299 (~$191) for the 64GB + 4GB variant powered by a Snapdragon 630.

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Could these leaks be the final confirmed details of Xiaomi’s Redmi 5? We are unsure, but let’s see.

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In the previous week, an industry insider, Kevin Wang had claimed that the 2017 second quarter result of Xiaomi appears impressive. In the first quarter of this year, Xiaomi sold 13 million smartphones and in the second quarter, the company is expected to exceed more than 20 million units.

The substantial increase in sales is not only because of the high popularity of Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship phone in the home country of China but also because of the stupendous popularity of mid-range smartphones such as Redmi Note 4, Redmi 4A and Redmi 4 in the Indian market.

Today, Kevin Wang has again claimed that the sales of Xiaomi phones in this month has been even more impressive. He has revised statement on second quarter sales. Previously, he had stated that Xiaomi may sell more than 20 million units in Q2 and his today’s Weibo post states that Xiaomi is expected to sell 23 million units in this quarter. Moreover, he has also forecasted that Xiaomi may sell 28 million smartphones in the third quarter of 2017. Here is the Weibo post:

Considering the fact that Xiaomi recorded a sale of only 13 million units in Q1, the company seems to have rebounded very well in this quarter. Xiaomi is expected to continue to impressive sales till the end of the year as it is rumored to launch couple of “start products” in the remaining half of the year. It seems that it won’t be difficult for the company to cross 80 million units sales mark by the end of 2017.

Rumors have it that Xiaomi has several smartphones lined up to release in this year. The Redmi Pro 2 is speculated as the first Snapdragon 660 chipset driven phone from the company. It is also rumored to be the cheapest smartphone with full-screen display design like Galaxy S8. Speculations also suggest that Xiaomi Mi 6 Plus may debut soon.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 and Mi MIX 2 are also some of the most awaited smartphones from the Chinese firm this year. Also, before the end of the year, Xiaomi is also pegged to announce the budget-friendly Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5 smartphones in China.

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Xiaomi had unveiled the Redmi Note 4 in August 2016 and Redmi 4 in November 2016 in China. The Chinese firm is allegedly working on the successor of these phones. A couple of leaked images of a mysterious smartphone have surfaced. Speculations have it that these images could belong to the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 5.

The first clue of Redmi 5 was seen when a Xiaomi smartphone with model number MAE136 had appeared on TENAA in February this year. The alleged Redmi handset seen in black color in the leaked images seems to be featuring a 5-inch display with capacitive buttons below the screen. It appears that there is a front-facing LED flash for the selfie camera.

According to the source, the smartphone has a plastic chassis. Also, the phone is said to be running on Yun OS and it is powered by ARM processor with a clock speed of 2 GHz.There is no confirmation on whether the mysterious smartphone is Redmi 5 or any other budget phone.

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According to TENAA listing, the MAE136 that is speculated as Redmi 5 features a 5-inch screen that offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It is powered by an unknown octa-core processor that works at 1.4 GHz. It includes 3 GB of RAM and inbuilt storage space of 32 GB. The phone supports up to 128 GB of microSD card. It is preloaded with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS.

The rear-facing camera of the phone is of 13-megapixel that is coupled a LED flash. Its front-facing camera is of 5-megapixel. The rear side also features a fingerprint scanner. It is equipped with a 4,000mAh battery. It measures 139.24 x 69.94 x 8.65mm and its weight is 150 grams. It has a metallic body and its color variants are Gold, Rose Gold, Matte Black and Dark Grey.

Since the smartphone shown in the leaked images does not feature a fingerprint scanner, it seems to be a low-budget smartphone. With Yun OS onboard, it seems that it will be only available in China.

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