Update: Xiaomi has released an official statement on the incident, which reads as follows, “At Xiaomi India, customer safety is of utmost importance, and we take such matters extremely seriously. We stand with the family in this time of difficulty and hope to support them in any way possible. The matter is currently being investigated. We will work with the authorities to determine the actual cause of the incident and will support them in any required manner.”

Original story follows…

An eight-year-old girl named Adithyashree lost her life when her mobile phone exploded in her hand. The incident happened at 10:30 pm (local time) on April 24 in Thiruvilwamala in Thrissur, Kerala, India. The device in question is said to be the Redmi Note 5 Pro, which, according to forensic experts, was not charging at the time of the accident.

Instead, the phone was reportedly overheating, leading to an explosion that proved fatal for the young girl. The forensic team has shared their preliminary findings with the local police and collected debris from the scene to conduct a more detailed examination. As per the police, Adithyashree sustained severe facial injuries as a result of an explosion, which also led to the severing of her right-hand fingers and a broken palm.

Preliminary findings suggest phone overheating as cause of explosion

According to Ashok Kumar, the father of the deceased child, his daughter, and his grandmother were at home when the incident occurred. The grandmother reportedly told the police that the child had been playing a game on her mobile phone while lying under a blanket. She had gone to the kitchen to get food, and, upon her return, heard a loud explosion before discovering her granddaughter lying in a pool of blood. However, it is also being said that the explosion may have happened while watching videos on her phone for a long time.

The young girl was a class third student at Christ New Life School in Thiruvilwamala. Her death has shocked and saddened the local community. Ashok Kumar, who himself is a member of the Block Panchayat, has asked for a thorough investigation into the incident.

The local police are said to be actively investigating the case and working to determine the cause of the mobile phone’s malfunction. The collection of debris and detailed forensic examination of the device will likely provide valuable insights into the events that led to the tragic loss of a young life in Thiruvilwamala. At present, there is no official statement from Xiaomi.

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The Redmi Note 5 (Whyred) was one of the best smartphones of its time. This handset is also known as Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera. The global variant of the device received MIUI 12 update in early January 2021. However, the Chinese variant has started receiving the same update only now.

For some unknown reasons, Xiaomi has just begun to roll out MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 5 in China. The update arrives with build number V12.0.3.0.PEICNXM.

Despite being released in June 2021, the latest system update for the Redmi Note 5 comes with September 2020 security patches. Above all, the build is in the ‘Stabe Beta’ phase.

In other words, the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 5 Chinese variant is being seeded out in batches. It is only available for a select few users. However, it should reach all the units in the coming days.

Usually, MIUI updates are first rolled out to the models sold in China. Hence, it is weird to learn that the Chinese variant of the Redmi Note 5/5 Pro is the last to get the MIUI 12 update. What’s more interesting is that the update arrives five months after it was made available for the global variant.

That said, we hope Xiaomi to start delivering updates on time without any bugs with the help of its newly established ‘MIUI Pioneer Group’.

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Although Xiaomi sells expensive smartphones, the company’s cheaper handsets are popular worldwide. In fact, in India. Xiaomi is known as Redmi among commoners, thanks to value for money phones like Redmi A series, Redmi number series, and Redmi Note series. The latter series has now achieved a huge milestone, as per Xiaomi.

Yesterday, ahead of the Mi 11 global launch event, Xiaomi India announced a brag-worthy achievement on its various social media handles.

The Chinese smartphone maker revealed that it has shipped over 200 million units of Redmi Note series phones globally to date. This data is sourced from the firm’s own ‘Xiaomi Data Center’.

It is not surprising to learn that the global shipments of the Redmi Note series have exceeded 200 million units since its inception. This series has been the heart of Xiaomi’s product lineup ever since it was introduced.

Redmi Notes have been unbeatable in their price segment for a very long time. However, that began to change when realme entered the scene. But being an established product lineup, they are still as popular as they were before.

That said, Xiaomi is known for announcing its milestones ahead of releasing new devices. Hence, we think the Redmi Note 10 series is just around the corner. The upcoming series is reported to include two models, namely Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro. As of now, we are only aware of the storage configurations and color variants of these handsets.

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro in early 2018 in India with MIUI 9 based on Android 7.1 (Nougat). This very phone later debuted as Redmi Note 5 in China and other markets. The handset was updated to Android 8.1 (Oreo) and Android 9.0 (Pie) along with MIUI 10 and MIUI 11. Now, it has started receiving MIUI 12 update.

The Redmi Note 5/5 Pro aka ‘Whyred’ (codename) is one of the popular Redmi Note series smartphones among consumers as well as the custom ROM community. 

The device has three different MIUI builds – Global, China, and Russia. Usually, the Chinese variant gets the first dibs on a new update but MIUI 12 has been initially made available for the variant running Global build. Hence, the update with build number V12.0.2.0.PEIMIXM is live in all the regions worldwide except China and Russia.

Currently, the update is in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase, and therefore, it is only available for select users. But it should be soon available for all the users if there aren’t any major issues with the build. We also expect Xiaomi to release the update for the variant sold in both China and Russia in the coming days.

Having said that, MIUI 12 is the last major update for the Redmi Note 5/5 Pro. The smartphone is not eligible for the Android 10 update but it may receive the minor MIUI 12.5 update later this year.

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Xiaomi is rolling out a stable Android Pie update to two of its phones. The Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi Note 5 Pro are the two devices getting a slice of pie now. Back in January, Xiaomi began recruiting beta testers for both phones. It is now done with the beta stage and has begun pushing out a stable update.

The update is already rolling out to users in India. It arrives as MIUI 10.3.2.0.PDMMIXM for the Redmi 6 Pro and comes with May’s security patch. The update also brings support for using face unlock for app lock. There is also Dual VoLTE support and Dark Mode bundled with the update along with lots of bug fixes.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro also gets May’s security patch and the update is also 1.6GB in size like that of the Redmi 6 Pro.

Both the Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi Note 5 Pro were launched last year. The former is known as the Mi A2 Lite in other markets and already got updated to Android Pie back in November. While the Redmi 6 ran Android Oreo out of the box, the Redmi Note 5 Pro launched with Android Nougat. Both have now received an update to Android Pie. There is a high chance this will be the last major OS update for the Redmi Note 5 Pro. However, it should still get MIUI updates.

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After receiving the maiden Android Pie Based MIUI 10 update, the Redmi Note 5 Pro getting its second Android Pie based MIUI 10 9.3.25 update. The new Global Beta addresses significant bug fixes and carries the March Android security patch. Users can manually flash the new Android Pie based MIUI 10 9.3.25 Global Beta ROM after downloading it from the published links.

The MIUI 10 9.3.28 Global Beta ROM consists of numerous fixes and improvements for optimized performance. The update brings relief to users facing issues related to lock screen, password, PINs, battery indication and other UI flaws. The battery performance is tweaked a bit then before, and a fix for distorted output is also on board. The issue of MIUI gestures disappearing while performing some tasks is also fixed. The new update refines the whole experience by patching up the significant bugs.

Manually flashing the ROM will result in loss of data, make sure to back up important data before initializing the whole process. Redmi Note 5 Pro users can install it either using the Recovery ROM method or the Fastboot ROM method. Also, make sure to charge your device more than 70% for its smooth installation.

Additionally, Redmi Note 5 Pro sports a massive 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. It features a 3/4GB RAM + 32/64 GB Internal, Snapdragon 636 SoC, 4000 mAh battery and a MicroUSB port. In the camera department, there’s a 12 Megapixel with Dual-LED and AF rear camera. On the front, there’s a 220-megapixel sensor for beautiful selfies and video calling.

Recently, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro 4GB RAM variant received a price cut of Rs. 1,000, while the 6GB RAM variant received a price cut of Rs. 2,000. It is available in Black, Gold, Blue, and Red color options.

• Read More: Redmi Note 5/Pro running Android Pie appears on Geekbench

Hopefully, the company will soon roll out the Global Stable update for the Redmi Note 5 Pro soon.

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Last month, we saw variants of the Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro running Android Pie on Geekbench. Xiaomi has now confirmed that it is indeed bringing Android Pie to the phone and some other models too.

According to a post on the official MIUI forum, Xiaomi is recruiting beta testers for Android Pie for the Redmi Note 5, Mi 6X,  Redmi S2, and Redmi 6 Pro. Apart from the Redmi Note 5, the other three phones launched with Android Oreo out of the box, so they should at least get one major OS upgrade. The Redmi Note 5 launched with Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of the box and already got an update to Android Oreo, so the fact that it is getting Android Pie is a big deal.

The above models are the Chinese models but the Android Pie update should eventually roll out to the Redmi S2 which is known as the Redmi Y2 in India and the Redmi Note 5 which is sold as the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The Mi 6X and the Redmi 6 Pro already run Android Pie outside China since they are the Android One phones the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite respectively.

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If you want to join the beta program, head here and follow the instructions on the page. There is no date for when the stable update will be available but it should arrive later this quarter.

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Xiaomi India is now celebrating its fifth anniversary in India by introducing attractive discounts on various smartphones. The prices of the Mi A2 Android One, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Y2, Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi 6 have been permanently slashed. Moreover, starting from midnight today, the Redmi 6A will be available for purchase on open sale.

Here is all the information on the revised price tags of the aforementioned smartphones along with their pricing at launch:

Xiaomi Mi A2

• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage –Launch Price: Rs. 16,999; Revised Price: Rs. 13,999
• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 19,999, Revised Price: Rs. 15,999

Available for buying through Amazon and Mi.com

Redmi Note 5 Pro

• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 13,999; Revised Price: Rs. 12,999
• 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 16,999; Revised Price: Rs. 13,999

Available for buying through Flipkart and Mi.com

Redmi Y2

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 13,999; Revised Price: Rs. 12,999
• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 16,999; Revised Price: Rs. 13,999

Available for buying through Amazon and Mi.com

Redmi 6 Pro

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 10,999; Revised Price: Rs. 9,999
• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 12,999; Revised Price: Rs. 11,999

Available for buying through Amazon and Mi.com

Redmi 6

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 7,999; Current Price: Rs. 7,999
• 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 9,499; Revised Price: Rs. 8,999

Available for buying through Flipkart and Mi.com

• Read More: Xiaomi reveals MIUI 11 development has commenced; a “new and unique OS” coming

Redmi 6A

The Redmi 6A variants such as 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage are respectively priced at Rs. 5,999 and Rs. 6,999. Since the time it was made official in September last year, it has been available for buying only through flash sale. Beginning at 12 AM midnight today, Xiaomi India will make it available on open sale through Amazon India and Mi.com.

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Xiaomi has launched a new sale on Amazon India called No.1 Mi Fan Sale which brings up to Rs. 3,000 discount on wide range of Xiaomi devices. Here is all the information available on the Mi Fan Sale that will be ending on Dec. 29.

Xiaomi Mi A2

The 64 GB and 128 GB editions of the Xiaomi Mi A2 that are respectively priced at Rs. 18,999 (~$271) and Rs. 15,999 (~$228) are now discounted to Rs. 16,999 (~$242) and Rs. 14,999 (~$214).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

The 6 GB and 4 GB RAM variants of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro usually carry Rs. 17,999 (~$257) and Rs. 15,999 (~$271) price tags. However, during the Mi Fan Sale, they can be availed at respective discounted prices of Rs. 14,999 (~$214) and Rs. 12,999 (~$185).

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro 32 GB and 64 GB variants are usually priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$199) and Rs. 11,999 (~$171). These models can be respectively availed for Rs. 12,999 (~$185) and Rs. 10,999 (~$157).

Xiaomi Redmi Y2

The 32 GB and 64 GB storage editions of the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 respectively cost Rs. 11,999 (~$172) and Rs. 9,999 (~$142). However, they are now available for Rs. 10,999 (~$157) and Rs. 8,999 (~$128).

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Xiaomi Redmi 6A

The 32 GB Xiaomi Redmi 6A was launched with a price tag of RS. 7,999 (~$114). Now, the handset can be bought for Rs. 6,999 (~$99) through the Mi Fan Sale on Amazon India.

All the aforementioned models can be bought with additional 5 percent discount through debit and credit cards EMI plans from HDFC. Yes Bank Credit Card EMI brings 10 percent discount on these devices. All the models can be purchased through no cost EMI.

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The Redmi Note 5 Pro launched with Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of the box and later got an upgrade to Android 8.1 Oreo about six months ago. Its latest major update brought MIUI 10 but still based on Android Oreo to it. It appears its next major update will be to Android 9 Pie.

We found a couple of Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro phones running Android 9 on Geekbench today. This can only mean Xiaomi is working on an update that brings Android Pie to the phone. When it eventually arrives, it will be the second major Android OS update for the phone which isn’t a common occurrence for Xiaomi phones.

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The Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro running Android Pie wasn’t the only thing we found on Geekbench today. We also saw a version of the Redmi Note 5 Pro with a Snapdragon 660 processor. The Redmi Note 5 comes with a Snapdragon 636 processor and even its successor, the Redmi Note 6 Pro is powered by the same processor, so this version with an SDM660 chipset is a first of its kind.

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This doesn’t seem to be an error on Geekbench’s part as the base frequency matches those of other Snapdragon 660-powered phones like the Mi 8 Lite and the Mi A2. However, its scores are lower. This version of the Redmi Note 5 Pro also has 3GB of RAM and runs Android 8.1 Oreo.

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It’s been almost half a year since the Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro in India. Due to its good specs at an affordable price, it has generated a lot of sales here. It’s one of the best devices from Xiaomi concerning the number of sales in the last few months. It’s a real value for money device as proved by the number of sales it generated. With time, Xiaomi has not forgotten it, and they are still providing continuous updates to the device. Today, another update is rolling out for Redmi Note 5 Pro with many bug fixes.

The new update will improve the overall stability of the device. It will smoothen the device experience by refining the Operating System. There are plenty of fixes that have been added to neutralize the little bugs. Recently, a big update downgraded the experience on the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Now, the MIUI V10.0.4.0 update is rolling out to improve the experience. It is out for the global version of the device aka users in India might have already started receiving the new update.

Users who didn’t receive the update, they can check it manually. Users can check for the update manually by heading to the Settings>>Software Update. The new update weighs around 1.6GB in size.

• Read More: Xiaomi announces Rs. 1,000 price drop for Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2, and Redmi Y2

As per the official changelog, Xiaomi has optimized the USB connection notification and has restored lock screen which didn’t light up after receiving unimportant notifications. In camera, color rendering issues have been resolved. The system has been updated to October Android Security patch.

Prior to the update, users were complaining about several issues. Now, it needs more time to let users evaluate, whether the issues have been fixed or not.

Did you receive the latest update on your Redmi Note 5 Pro?

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Xiaomi has today announced a price drop on a number of smartphones in the Indian market, including Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2, and Redmi Y2. Explaining the reason behind the price drop, the company said that the cost of components for some of Xiaomi’s phones have reduced.

Further, the company said that it has a philosophy of honest pricing where they have capped their profit margin to 5 percent for a hardware product. So, if the company makes more profit, it gives back to the Mi Fans, and this development is a part of that philosophy.

The company has permanently dropped the prices of Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2, and Redmi Y2 by Rs. 1,000, which roughly converts to $14. The 4GB RAM model of Redmi Note 5 Pro now costs Rs. 13,999 (~$195) while the 6GB RAM model costs Rs. 15,999 (approx. $223).

On the other hand, the Mi A2 4GB RAM model is available for Rs. 15,999 (~$223) and the 6GB RAM model is available for Rs. 18,999 (approximately $264). The selfie-centric Redmi Y2 will now be available for Rs. 11,999 (approx. $167).

Moreover, Xiaomi was announced as the number one smartphone vendor in India for the 5th consecutive quarter, as per IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Xiaomi said that as a celebration of that achievement, it has announced the price drop.

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This development is contrary to what the company had said earlier in September. During the Redmi 6 line-up launch in India, Xiaomi hinted towards price hike because of fluctuating currency and said that it’ll wait for a few months to see how INR performs against USD before taking such a move.

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Xiaomi has confirmed through the Weibo account of Xiaomi Mall that it will be live broadcasting the launch of a new product on Nov. 6. The Chinese manufacturer has not disclosed the name of the product that will be debuting in the coming week. Rumors have it that the company may launch the Redmi Note 6 smartphone.

The poster that has been released by Xiaomi Mall states that the new product will be unveiled at 2 PM (local time) in China on Nov. 6. The poster also carries “wonderful upgrade” tagline for the mysterious device. The Chinese manufacturer had announced the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone in Thailand at the end of September. It is speculated that the same phone could be heading to China with the name of Redmi Note 6.

One of the leaked promotional images of the Redmi Note 6 that has been spotted on Weibo states that it is equipped with four cameras and AI portrait blur feature. It also reveals the phone features 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie camera module. The handset may arrive with 999 Yuan pricing and it could be aimed towards the upcoming Nov. 11 Singles Day sales in China.

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The entire specifications of the Redmi Note 6 have been revealed through its Thailand launch. The Note 6 is equipped with a 6.26-inch IPS LCD notched screen that offers 19:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 636 mobile platform and 4,000mAh battery that powers the Redmi Note 5 are also present inside the successor phone.

The Redmi Note 6 has 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup on its rear. It comes with MIUI flavored Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The smartphone may arrive in variants such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB / 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage in the home market. The color options of the smartphone include Black, Blue, Rose Gold and Red.

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At the end of September, Thailand had received the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone. Since the Redmi Note 5 Pro was met with overwhelming response in India, it is speculated that the Redmi Note 6 Pro will be met with good reception. According to reliable tipster from India, Xiaomi is planning to launch the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone in India. He has claimed that the phone may go official during the Diwali festival season at the end of the first week of the coming month.  Apart from sharing the launch plans of the Note 6 Pro for India, the tipster has also shared key details on its storage and color variants that will be landing in India.

The tipster has revealed that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will be coming to India in colors like Rose Gold, Black, Blue and Red. Like the Redmi Note 5 Pro, its successor is expected to release in India in variants like 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM.

Compared to the predecessor model, the Redmi Note 6 Pro does not seem to offer many new features. The Note 6 Pro is fitted with a 6.26-inch notched IPS LCD screen that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The handset is fueled by Snapdragon 636 chipset and 4,000mAh battery.

The back panel of the Redmi Note 6 Pro features 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel vertical dual camera setup. For shooting selfies, it is fitted with a 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It is fitted with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. There is no information available on the pricing of the Redmi Note 6 Pro for India.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi 6S Geekbench listing reveals Android 9 Pie, SD835 and 6 GB RAM

The 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM editions of the Redmi Note 5 Pro are respectively selling for Rs. 14,999 (~$203) and Rs. 16,999 (~$230) in India. With some improvements like large screen space and four cameras, the upcoming Note 6 Pro may carry slightly higher pricing than the Redmi Note 5 Pro.

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After beginning in China, MIUI 10 Global ROM update is now finally rolling out to some devices in India without any formal announcement. Recently, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro started receiving the OTA update. Many users are reporting about the update on different online forums in India. It is rolling out in a phased manner, meaning, first it will be made available for few users and upon successful acceptance, the wider rollout will begin. It is usually done to keep a check on any kind of uncertainty in the update which might cause some issue in the device.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Pro MIUI 10 Global update packs September 2018 security patch and weighs over 580 MB. The update will also update your firmware version to MIUI 10.0.1.0.OEIMIFH. The new update packs various new fixes, enhancements and features. After the update, users will be able to use the MIUI 10 features such as AI portraits, better performance, new UI for recent apps menu, better control of Mi Ecosystem devices and much more.

Features of MIUI 10 update:

• New notification sounds inspired from nature
• Quick menu for messages
• Redesigned quick settings and notifications shade
• MIUI Lab
• Autofill support
• Android P volume buttons
• PiP (Picture-in-Picture) mode
• Mi Browser with PWA (Progressive Web Apps) support

As per the official changelog of the update it brings full-screen gestures for bezel-less display. After three months since the inception of the beta program, Xiaomi has finally managed to rollout the stable version of the MIUI 10 on Redmi Note 5 Pro.

• Read more: No more Flash sale: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro now available 24/7 in India

As said above, it is phased manner update, so it will be coming to your device in the next few days if you haven’t received until now. Also, you can manually check for the update by heading to the  Settings > About phone > System updates > Check for updates. We suggest you to connect to the WiFi network to save additional costs on carrier data. Also, charge your device to atleast 50% for smooth completion of the update process.

How many of you have already received the update on Redmi 5 Pro?

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Xiaomi recently launched Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphone with Snapdragon 636 and 5.9 inch of display. Today, Note 5 Pro will go on flash sale in India starting from Rs 14,999. The flash sale will start at 12:00 PM IST (2:30PM Beijing Time/GMT 6:30PM) along with the new Redmi Note 5 Red color. The smartphone is available in Black, Gold, Blue and Red colors at Rs 14,999 for 4 GB RAM variant and Rs 16,999 for 6 GB RAM variant.

There are plenty offers that users will get if they buy the Redmi Note 5.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Offers:

Xiaomi is also offering some offers for the customers who have an Axis bank credit card. There’s also an EMI offer from Bajaj Finserv with no cost EMI for 6 months. Further, Reliance Jio is also offering a cashback of Rs 22,00 with 4.5 TB 4G data. Hungama music is also offering 3-Month free subscription to the users of Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Users can head over to the Mi.com or Flipkart at sharp 12:00 PM IST to get the device. Redmi Note 5 pro is a most popular budget smartphone which caters all the goodies at a reasonable price.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Specs

Additionally, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro packs 5.99 inch full screen display having resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels with an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is powered by Snapdragon 636 processor with an Adreno 509 GPU for graphics. It is available in two different RAM variants, one ships with 4/64 GB Storage and other have 6/64 GB of storage. It packs Hybrid dual-SIM slots, allowing you to add an extra SIM or a microSd card.

• Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Red Edition launched in India

For camera, there’s a dual camera setup of 12 megapixel + 5 megapixel sensors on the rear side packed with EIS (Electronic Image Stabilisation). On the front, Xiaomi device packs a 20 megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture and AI-powered Beautify 4.0.

In connectivity, you will get Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Direct, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, an IR blaster, and 4G VoLTE. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the front along with 4000mAh battery. It supports QC 2.0 allowing you to charge the device quickly. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo-based MIUI 9.6.

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After teasing the Red edition of the Redmi smartphone in India, Xiaomi has today officially launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro Red Edition. With this, the phone is now available in five color options in India — Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold, and Red.

Currently, the Redmi Note 5 Pro Red Edition is now available for purchase on Xiaomi’s Mi.com and will soon be available through online marketplace Flipkart. The 4GB RAM model costs Rs. 14,999 (approximately $211) while the 6GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 16,999, which roughly converts to $239.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro features a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ display that offers a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels with a 2.5D curved glass on top. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 processor with 4GB/6GB RAM. It packs 64GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot, enabling users to expand the storage capacity.

For photography, there’s a dual camera setup on the backside of the Redmi Note 5, featuring a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 primary sensor with a pixel size of 1.25μm and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor from Samsung with a pixel size of 1.12μm for capturing depth information.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 camera sensor with LED flash and Beautify 4.0 for capturing AI-driven beautified photos. The company has also introduced the AI-based Face Unlock feature.

The phone comes equipped with other features like hybrid SIM slot that supports dual SIM and microSD card, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, micro USB and 3.5mm audio jack. Running on Android Nougat out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI custom interface on top, the phone is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that supports fast charging.

Read More: Xiaomi successfully tests 5G signals on its full-screen slider phone

Xiaomi has also scheduled a launch event in India tomorrow, where the company will launch three new smartphones under its sixth-generation Redmi-series.

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Xiaomi has teased a new Red colored variant for its Redmi-series smartphone tomorrow. While the company has not confirmed which phone will get the Red Edition, it’s likely to be the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The company will officially announce this tomorrow at 10:00 AM.

In China, the Flame Red color for the Redmi Note 5 (Redmi Note 5 Pro in India) was launched in June. Currently, in India, the company is selling Redmi Note 5 Pro in four colors — Black, Blue, Gold, and Rose Gold.

The phone features a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ display that offers a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels with a 2.5D curved glass on top. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 processor with 4GB/6GB RAM. It packs 64GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot, enabling users to expand the storage capacity.

For photography, there’s a dual camera setup on the backside of the Redmi Note 5, featuring a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 primary sensor with a pixel size of 1.25μm and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor from Samsung with a pixel size of 1.12μm for capturing depth information.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 camera sensor with LED flash and Beautify 4.0 for capturing AI-driven beautified photos. The company has also introduced the AI-based Face Unlock feature.

The device comes equipped with other features like hybrid SIM slot that supports dual SIM and microSD card, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, micro USB and 3.5mm audio jack. Running on Android Nougat out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI custom interface on top, the phone is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that supports fast charging.

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Xiaomi has also scheduled a launch event in India on 5th September, where the company is expected to launch the sixth-generation Redmi-series smartphones.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro was India’s own version of the popular Redmi Note 5 even though both models were not only different in names. The camera sensors also different, a development that left some Xiaomi India fans furious. Notwithstanding that, the model has been one of Xiaomi’s most successful model in India. Despite many persons clamouring to buy the smartphone, the device has remained elusive since it is only available via online flash sales for the past six months.  All that is now a thing of the past as the device is finally on sale in the open online via Flipkart and Xiaomi’s Mi.com website.

The duration of the weekly flash sale highlights the popularity of the Redmi Note 5 Pro since it first went on flash sale in February. For now, only the 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM models are available. On Flipkart, the 4GB RAM version is available in Black, Blue, Gold and Rose Gold colours while the 6GB RAM variant is only available in Blue.

Related: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI

The Redmi Note 5 Pro came with a base price tag of Rs. 13,999 ($200) in India but it got an Rs. 1000 price hike after the passage of Budget 2018. Thus, the base variant is available for Rs. 14,999 ($214) while the 6GB RAM variant is offered for Rs. 16,999 ($243). Flipkart is offering customers a 5% discount on purchases made using Axis Bank Buzz credit cards. Recall that the Redmi Note 5 Pro was the first smartphone to launch packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset. The device sports a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that offers FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Both the 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM versions are bundled with 64 GB of storage. On the camera end, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is equipped with a LED flash-enabled selfie camera of 20-megapixel while at the rear is a 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. Under the hood is a generous 4,000mAh battery among other features.

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Today, Xiaomi will be selling its popular Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphone in India along with Mi TV 4 and Mi TV 4A through flash sale at 12 PM. The products will be available for purchase through online retailer Flipkart as well as Mi.com, the company’s official online store in India.

Along with the flash sale of Redmi Note 5 Pro and Mi TV, the company will also make available Redmi 5A for pre-order sales on Mi.com. In the pre-order sale, buyers will have to make the full payment of the smartphone online and then the device will get shipped within 5 days of placing the order.

As for the pricing, the Redmi Note 5 Pro starts at Rs. 14,999 for the 4GB RAM model while the 6GB RAM model costs Rs. 16,999. The Xiaomi Mi TV 32-inch model is priced at Rs. 13,999 while the 43-inch Full HD model costs Rs. 22,999. The Mi TV with a 55-inch 4K display is priced at Rs. 44,999. On the other hand, the Redmi 5A smartphone will cost Rs. 5,999 for the 2GB RAM model and Rs. 6,999 for the 3GB RAM variant.

It’s disappointing that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, which was launched in India a few months ago, is still available through flash sales and not through the regular sale. The phone features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor along with Adreno 509 GPU.

It packs 4GB/6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and has a hybrid SIM card slot which also supports microSD card. Coming to the camera department, it features a dual rear camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor. Running on MIUI based on Android, the phone is powered by a 4000mAh battery.

As for the Redmi 5A, the smartphone features a 5-inch HD display and is powered by Snapdragon 425 processor along with 2GB/3GB RAM. The 2GB RAM model packs 16GB internal storage while the 3GB RAM model comes with 32GB internal storage.

In the camera department, the Redmi 5A sports a 13-megapixel rear sensor and a 5-megapixel front-facing shooter for selfies. Running on company’s own MIUI based on Android, the device is powered by a 3000mAh battery.

The Mi TV 4’s 55-inch model comes with 4K LED display with 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution and HDR, and measures just 4.9mm in thickness. It offers 178-degrees viewing angle and has a response time of 8ms. It is powered by a 64-bit quad-core Amlogic Cortex-A53 SoC clocked up to 1.8GHz, coupled with Mali-T830 graphics.

It packs 2GB RAM and 8GB internal storage and features Dolby+DTS Cinema Audio, with two 8W duct inverted speakers, as well as Xiaomi’s AI-powered PatchWall UI that offers personalized recommendations and universal search.

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The 43-inch model of Mi TV sports a Full-HD display while the 32-inch model has an HD display. Both display panels have a 178-degree viewing angle and 60Hz refresh rate and are powered by an Amlogic quad-core processor that’s coupled with 1GB RAM and comes with 8GB internal storage.

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Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 5 smartphone in South Korea. The handset is now available for buying through leading local carriers in the country.

Xiaomi devices have been available in South Korea through online shopping sites or through third-party retailers. However, for the first time Xiaomi has partnered with local telecom service providers in South Korea to introduce the Redmi Note 5 in the country. Xiaomi had held a launch event in partnership with G-mobi, a local distributor in Seoul, South Korea on Monday to announce the arrival of Redmi Note 5.

The Redmi Note 5 carries a price tag of 299,200 won (~$265). However, the offers provided by SK Telecom and KT could allow consumers to avail it under 100,000 won (~$88). LG Uplus, the third largest mobile operator of South Korea is not selling the Redmi Note 5.

The Redmi Note 5 that has arrived in South Korea is actually the Note 5 Pro smartphone that was unveiled in India in February. It is equipped with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 636 SoC and 4 GB are present under the hood of the phone. It has a native storage of 64 GB.

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Xiaomi claims that the premium autofocus technology enabled 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup is the USP of the Redmi Note 5. It houses a 4,000mAh battery. The Redmi Note 5 is available in South Korea in color options such as gold and black.

Samsung has been dominating the South Korean market since several years. Xiaomi has just entered the country with Redmi Note 5. Probably, it could be prepping up to become a threat for Samsung in its home country.

Xiaomi has managed to dethrone Samsung to become the number smartphone brand in India. According to Counterpoint Research’s survey, Xiaomi held a market share of 31.1 percent in India in Q1 2018. Samsung is in the second spot with a market share of 26.2 percent. OPPO is now holding on to the third spot in India.

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Xiaomi, which is currently dominating the Indian smartphone market with about 30 percent market share, has revealed that it has sold more than 5 million units of Redmi Note 5 series smartphones in India so far. The first smartphone in Redmi Note 5 series was launched about four months ago.

It accounts for sales from all the platforms on which the Redmi Note 5 series smartphones, including the Redmi Note 5 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro, are available for purchase. It also includes all the different variant of both the smartphones available in India.

Announcing about this, the company said in a tweet, “We’re proud to announce that we’ve sold 5 MILLION UNITS of Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in just 4 months. Thank you for such an amazing response!” To celebrate this success, the company announced that it is giving out F-Codes for the smartphone.

Last year, Redmi Note 4 was the bestselling phone in India having sold 10 million units within one year of launch and 5 million units in its first 6 months. In comparison, the Redmi Note 5 series has performed better than its predecessor as it managed to sell 5 million units within 4 months.

Several reports have indicated that apart from the online sales, Xiaomi’s continued focus on offline expansion has improved the brand’s visibility in India, helping the company in boosting sales of its budget smartphones across the nation.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has a starting price of Rs. 9,999 (approximately $145) for the 3GB RAM model while the 4GB RAM model costs Rs. 11,999 (approx. $174). The smartphone, which comes with 5.99-inch FHD+ display, is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor.

It comes with a 12MP camera sensor on the back with f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP front-facing shooter with LED Selfie flash and support for Beautify 3.0 feature. The device runs on the latest MIUI 9 which is based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system and is powered by a 4000 mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro also sports a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ display. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 636 processor and packs 4GB / 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage with support expanding storage through microSD card.

The smartphone comes with a dual camera setup at the back which comprises of a 12-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The front side sports a 20-megapixel selfie shooter with a Sony IMX376 sensor, LED selfie light and Beautify 4.0.

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Running on Android Nougat-based MIUI OS, the smartphone is fuelled by a 4000 mAh battery. The 4GB RAM model of the Redmi Note 5 Pro costs Rs. 13,999 (approximately $203) while the 6GB RAM variant is available for Rs. 16,999, roughly $247.

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The Redmi Note 5 Pro runs Android Nougat out of the box but starting this Friday, you should receive a notification for the Android Oreo update.

The announcement was made by the official MIUI India Twitter account on Sunday, 25th of June. According to the tweet, the update will come as MIUI 9.5 and will roll out in phases. So if you do not receive it on Friday, it should arrive later.

Mi Fans! You asked for it and we're getting it for you.

Redmi Note 5 Pro users will start getting the update to Android O-based MIUI 9.5 in phases, starting Friday, 29th June!

If you are not part of 1st phase, don't worry! You will get it sometime soon pic.twitter.com/V7KIz99Irj

— MIUI India (@MIUI_India) June 25, 2018

Unfortunately, you will not be able to manually download the ROM from the MIUI site as the MIUI ROM download page has been shut down. Xiaomi says it is temporary but it has been off for almost three weeks now.

Apart from Android Oreo features such as autofill, picture-in-picture mode, new emojis and notification dots etc., the update will also bring some new features for MIUI. Some of them are an improved app lock, improved Mi Brower, a redesigned notification shade, and full-screen gesture navigation.

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The Redmi Note 5 Pro was released in February this year. It has a 5.99-inch FHD+ display, a Snapdragon 636 processor, up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It also has dual rear cameras (12MP + 5MP), a 20MP selfie camera, a fingerprint scanner, and a 4,000mAh battery.

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Because of the newly introduced changes in the import taxes for PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) as well as the depreciation of the Indian rupee from the start of 2018, Xiaomi has increased the prices of Redmi Note 5 Pro and 55-inch Mi TV 4. The new prices will come into effect starting from May 1 across Mi.com, Mi Store app, Mi Home outlets, Flipkart and offline retailers.

Xiaomi has only spiked the price of 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM edition of the Redmi Note 5 Pro. It has been selling with a price tag of Rs. 13,999 (~$210). However, beginning from tomorrow, it will be available for buying for Rs. 14,999 (~$225). The 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM variant of the Redmi Note 5 Pro will continue to sell for Rs. 16,999 (~$255).

The Mi TV 4 (55-inch) was introduced in February with a pricing of Rs. 39,999 (~$601). Starting from tomorrow, it will be selling for Rs. 44,999 (~$676) after a price spike of Rs. 5,000 (~$75). There is no change in the pricing of the other smart TVs from the company. The Mi TV 4A 43-inch and 32-inch are respectively available for Rs. 22,999 (~$346) and Rs. 13,999 (~$210).

The Redmi Note 5, Note 5 Pro and 55-inch Mi TV 4 that were launched in India in February this year have met with overwhelming sales. According Xiaomi’s Global VP and Managing Director for India, the company has been importing a significant amount of PCBAs for Note 5 Pro and Mi TV4 in to order to ramp up their supply. By increasing the manufacturing capacity, the company aims to stock up monthly volume of one million units of Redmi Note 5 Pro. He added that the company has increased the pricing of these two devices as the Indian government has increased the import tax on PCBAs by 10 percent and at the same time Indian rupee has depreciated by around 5 percent.

Read More: Xiaomi To Release Two Android One Devices This Year

Xiaomi has already starting manufacturing various components including PCBAs in India. It is manufacturing PCBAs in collaboration with Taiwan-based Foxconn at the units in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Jain claimed that the company is aiming to ramp up its production completely by the third quarter of this year. Hence, it seems that there is a hope that the company may reduce the price of these devices by the end of this year.

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Today, through an unveiled event in Delhi, ASUS has launched the ZenFone Max Pro M1 smartphone in India. The new ASUS mid-range phone that includes the trendy 18:9 aspect ratio screen is packed with the same chipset and 6 GB of RAM that powers the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. Moreover, it also includes an impressive dual camera setup and an LED flash enabled selfie snapper. The new ASUS phone is a major competitor for Redmi Note 5 Pro which is packed with similar specs. Here is all the information about the newly announced ZenFone Max Pro M1:

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 Specifications and Features

The ZenFone Max Pro M1 features a 5.99-inch Full View display that delivers a great cinematic experience as it offers features like Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels, support for 85 percent NTSC color gamut, 450-nits brightness and a contrast ratio of 1500:1. The display is placed under a layer of 2.5D arc glass.

Like the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the new ASUS phone is driven by the Snapdragon 636 SoC. Its highest configuration model has 6 GB of RAM and a native storage of 64 GB. Apart from dual-SIM slot, it features a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card. With an AnTuTu score 116618, the ZenFone Max Pro M1 is 54 percent faster than the Redmi Note 5 Pro, claimed the company at the unveiling of the phone.

The high-density 5,000mAh battery of the ZenFone Max Pro M1 offers up to 199 hours of music playback, up to 25.3 hours of Full HD video playback, up to 28 hours of Wi-Fi browsing and up to 42 hours of 3G talk time. The behemoth battery of the ZenFone Max Pro M1 also supports 10W fast charging and it takes 2.42 hours to charge it to the brim.

During the launch event of the Max Pro M1, the company also claimed that with the same charging rate, the Redmi Note 5 Pro 5’s 4,000mAh battery takes 3.2 hours to charge completely. ASUS claims that the ZenFone Max Pro M1 that is the world’s thinnest smartphone with 5,000mAh battery. Its body that is made out of metal measures 159 x 76 x 8.61mm and it weighs 180 grams.

In terms of photography, the ZenFone Max Pro M1 features a vertically arranged dual camera setup equipped with Softlight LED on its rear panel. It comprises of 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a secondary 5-megapixel sensor for depth sensing. The features offered by the dual rear cameras include faster autofocus, PDAF and 4K video shooting. For snapping selfies, it is fitted with a Softlight LED enabled 8-megapixel front camera that has been optimized to capture selfie shots with bokeh effect.

ASUS phones usually feature ZenUI, but the ZenFone Max Pro M1 is the first phone that offers stock Android experience. It runs on pure version of Android 8.1 Oreo OS. One should be aware of the fact that it is not an Android One device like Xiaomi Mi A1 and Nokia 6 (2018) which means it includes some apps and features by ASUS.

The ZenFone Max Pro M1 has been made to deliver impressive audio output as it includes 5-magnet speaker and NXP smart amplifier. The Taiwanese company will be also offering passive amplifier accessory called Max Box for the Max Pro M1, but its pricing and availability was not confirmed at the launch event of the phone. The MaxBox can amplify the sound output of the phone by 2 times. Its other features include rear-mounted fingerprint reader, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi and GPS.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 Pricing and Availability

The ZenFone Max Pro M1 carries an exciting price tag of Rs. 10,999 (~$165) for the base model. The 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM editions are respectively priced at Rs. 12,999 (~$195) and 14,999 (~$225). The handset can be availed in color choices like Deepsea Black and Gray. The handset will be exclusively available through Flipkart from May 3.

The Indian retailer giant also introduced Complete Mobile Protection plan with an introductory pricing of Rs. 49 against its regular price of Rs. 999. It covers issues like broken screen, liquid damage, hardware and software issue for 1 year with easy pick up and drop service along with other features such as one helpline service for all queries and 10-days guaranteed resolution. Flipkart will be also offering other launch-day offers like no cost EMI on all credit cards and Bajaj Finserve and Rs. 1,000 additional discount over regular exchange value on select phones.

Vodafone will be providing its consumers who purchase the ZenFone Max Pro M1 amazing offers up to Rs. 3,200 (~$48). For prepaid users with 199 plan and above and postpaid users on RED 399 plan and above, Vodafone will be offering 10 GB of additional data per month for a year. For customers with RED 499 plan and above, the mobile operator will be giving free Vodafone RED Shield device security insurance for 2 years along with 10 GB additional monthly data for 1 year.

Do you think the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 is better phone than the Redmi Note 5 Pro? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

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Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 5 smartphone in China today. The AI driven dual rear cameras is the USP of the Redmi Note 5. The other vital features of the phablet include 18:9 aspect ratio display, Snapdragon 636, 6 GB of RAM, LED flash enabled selfie camera and a massive battery.

Redmi Note 5 Specifications and Features

The metal-bodied Redmi Note 5 measures 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.05mm and weighs 181 grams. It comes in multiple colors like Lake Blue, Black, Gold and Rose Gold. The Note 5 is fitted with a 5.99-inch display that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.  It supports a maximum brightness of 450-nits. The screen is tucked under a 2.5D curved glass.

The Snapdragon 636 chipset is present under the hood of the Redmi Note 5. At the launch event, Xiaomi revealed that the handset has scored an impressive benchmarking score of 115,247 on AnTuTu. The 32 GB eMMC 5.1 storage model of the phablet includes 3 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. There are two 64 GB eMMC 5.1 models that respectively feature 4 GB and 6 GB of LPRDDR4X RAM. The handset includes 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 5V/2A fast charging.

The Redmi Note 5’s AI Dual Camera comprises of a 12-megapixel primary sensor that has a pixel size of 1.4micron and f/1.9 aperture along with a secondary sensor of 5-megapixel that captures depth. It is equipped with features like dual autofocus, EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization), HDR, Burst Mode and Panorama. The dual rear cameras can capture amazing AI driven portrait shots by naturally blurring the background. Apart from shooting full HD videos, it can also record 720p slow-motion videos.

The front panel of the Redmi Note 5 includes an soft-LED flash enabled 13-megapixel selfie camera that carries support for AI portrait mode. The inclusion of pre-HDR allows it to intelligently detect the background light to capture amazing selfie shots in dim-light conditions by accordingly configuring the front LED flash. The front-facing camera can also capture full HD videos.

The front camera offers AI-based facial recognition feature that can be used to unlock the Note 5 instantly simply by looking at it. The selfie snapper and dual rear cameras of the Redmi Note 5 are also enabled with AI Smart Beauty that helps in shooting impressive shots by intelligently enhancing the skin tone.

The Redmi Note 5 comes loaded with MIUI 9. As Xiaomi President Lin Bin had recently revealed, it comes enabled with full screen gestures. Its other features include hybrid SIM slot for microSD card and dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C MicroUSB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack, GPS, AGPS, Beidou positioning, GLONASS, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Redmi Note 5 Pricing and Availability

Read More: Stunning Camera Samples of China’s Redmi Note 5

The 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage Redmi Note 5 is priced at 1,099 Yuan (~$173). The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variants are respectively priced at 1,399 Yuan (~221) and 1,699 Yuan (~$268). The handset will be available for buying starting from March 20 at 10 AM in China through the official online store of Xiaomi as well as through its partnered e-commerce sites.

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in India as successors to the Redmi Note 4/4X, though the Redmi Note 5 is available in China and some other countries as the Redmi 5 Plus.

On Friday, March 16, the Redmi Note 5 Pro will leave the shores of India and launch in China as the Redmi Note 5 albeit with slightly different features. However, there is a report that China won’t be its only destination.

According to Roland Quandt (@rquandt), the Redmi Note 5 Pro is going international soon with Europe on the list. It will also have the required bands for respective markets. He also adds that when the phone lands in Europe, it will come in a 32GB version that will be priced around €230 and a 64GB model priced around €270.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro going international soon (= not just India/China). Coming to Europe incl. appropriate LTE bands, priced around 230 Euro (32GB) and 270 Euro (64GB).

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) March 14, 2018

At the moment, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is only available in 4GB RAM + 64GB and 6GB RAM + 64GB configurations, so the 32GB model is a new variant.

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The Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.99” 1080 x 2160 display. It is powered by a Snapdragon 636 processor, has dual rear cameras in a 12MP + 5MP configuration, and a 20MP selfie camera. It also has a 4000mAh battery, Bluetooth 5.0, and an IR blaster.

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The Redmi Note 5 is launching on the coming Friday in China and the company is busy building hype around its arrival. The entire specifications of the upcoming Xiaomi phablet have appeared through its TENAA listing. Moreover, since it is said to arrive as rebranded version of Redmi Note 5 Pro that was launched in India in the previous month. Several photos of the Redmi Note 5 have surfaced today from China to reveal its design.

As it can be seen in the the new images, the Redmi Note 5 features a full metallic chassis and its sports the trendy full screen design. The front-facing camera accompanied by its selfie flash can be seen sitting at its top bezel. The backside of the phone is flanked with a fingerprint scanner and a protruding dual camera setup at the top-left corner.

The edges of the rear panel are slightly curved. Its top and bottom portions are flanked with antenna bands. The bottom edge of the phone includes a 3.5mm audio jack, a microUSB slot and an external speaker grille.

The TENAA listing of the Redmi Note 5 has revealed that it is equipped with a 5.99-inch FHD+ resolution display that offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Snapdragon 636 chipset will be powering the 4 GB and 6 GB RAM models of Redmi Note 5. These models will feature 64 GB of inbuilt storage.

The Indian Redmi Note 5 Pro has 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera module on its back. It is speculated that the Note 5 for China may arrive with a different set of dual rear cameras. The Note 5 will be arriving with a frontal camera 20-megapixel that will be assisted by a dedicated flash. It will receive power from 3,900mAh battery.

It could be the first Xiaomi phone to come loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo. Also, Xiaomi President Lin Bin has recently confirmed that the handset will be arriving with full screen gestures function out-of-the-box.

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In India, the 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants of the Redmi Note 5 Pro are respectively priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$215) and Rs. 16,999 (~$261). It is speculated that these models will be arriving with cheaper pricing in China. These models could be arriving in the home market with respectively 1,299 Yuan (~$205) and 1,499 Yuan (~$237).

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Xiaomi will be launching the Redmi Note 5 on March 16 in China. The Chinese manufacturer has recently confirmed that the Redmi Note 5 will be arriving with Snapdragon 636 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and AI Smart Beauty feature. Today, Xiaomi President Lin Bin has officially confirmed that the Redmi Note 5 will come with support for full screen gestures out-of-the-box. Also, the key specs of the Note 5 have been revealed on the official Weibo account of Xiaomi Redmi.

Lin Bin has shared a short video clip to show how full screen gestures would work on the Redmi Note 5’s 18:9 aspect ratio display. The video shows that swiping upwards from the bottom of the screen will take the user to the home screen. By sliding upwards from the bottom and pausing will show the recent apps. Swiping right or left from the edge of the screen to the center will take users to the previous page.

As it can be seen in the above image, the official Redmi Weibo account has confirmed that the handset will carry support for Face Unlock, full Netcom 5.0 and it will come preloaded with MIUI 9. It also reveals that it will include a 4,000mAh battery.

It is a known face that the Redmi Note 5 for China is rebranded version of Redmi Note 5 Pro that was launched in India in February. It is speculated that compared to the Indian model, the Chinese version will be featuring different configuration cameras. Rumors claim that it may feature 12-megapixeld dual rear cameras. One of its lenses could be the Sony IMX486 sensor.

As far as other specs of the Redmi Note 5 for China are concerned, it will be coming with a 5.99-inch FHD+ display and 20-megapixel selfie flash enabled front-facing camera. Recent reports have revealed that the Redmi Note 5 variants such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage may arrive in China for 1199 Yuan (~$189), 1499 Yuan (~$235) and 1799 Yuan (~$285).

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In related news, the latest MIUI 9.5 beta version includes support for full screen gestures. The new gestures are currently only available on full screen design smartphones from the company such as Mi MIX, MI MIX 2, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 5, Redmi 5 Plus and Redmi 5. Also, only those owners of these devices who have enrolled in the beta testing program can try the full screen gestures.

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Xiaomi has recently confirmed that it will be debuting the Redmi Note 5 smartphone in China. Today, Xiaomi CEO Lei June has released a new teaser for the upcoming Redmi Note 5 on his Weibo account. It reveals that the Snapdragon 636 chipset and 6 GB of RAM will be powering the handset.

In February, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in India. The Redmi Note 5 was the very same handset that was launched as Redmi 5 Plus in China in December 2017. The Redmi Note 5 Pro that India received was an entirely new handset. It is the first smartphone ever to feature the Snapdragon 636 chipset.

The new teaser released by Jun suggests that Redmi Note 5 Pro will be launching as Redmi Note 5 in China in the coming week. Hence, the Note 5 is expected to borrow all the specs from Note 5 Pro.

The Redmi Note 5 is pegged to house a 5.99-inch display. It will be supporting Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It will be delivering an aspect ratio of 18:9. It may feature a 20-megapixel front camera that will be accompanied by a selfie flash. It will be equipped with AI Smart Beauty for snapping enhanced selfie shots.

The Note 5 Pro for India has a dual camera setup featuring a 12-megapiel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor. It is speculated that the dual cameras on Redmi Note 5 for China will arrive with different configuration than the Indian variant. A 4,000mAh battery coupled with fast charging capabilities may power the handset. It is expected to arrive preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo.

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The Redmi Note 5 Pro was released in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options in India. These models are respectively available with Rs. 13,999 (~$215) and Rs. 16,999 (~$260) pricing. In the last week, Xiaomi had confirmed that Redmi Note 5 will be debuting in China on March 16. Since China is the home country of Xiaomi, the Note 5 variants may arrive with a cheaper pricing.

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Last month, Xioami launched its latest phones in the Indian market — Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro. At the time of launch, the devices were launched in two color variants — Midnight Black and Gold.

Recently, it was revealed that the company could launch a new color option, Lake Blue. As it turns out, the company is introducing two new color variants for both devices — Lake Blue and Rose Gold. These both new color options have been listed on online retailer Flipkart as well as company’s official online store.

Further, in a response to a comment on Facebook, the company has promised some surprise in the upcoming sale on 7th March. This hints that the company could start selling all four color models of the phone from 7th March in India.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro went on sale in India for the first time on 22nd February. According to the company, it sold 300,000 units of the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in under 3 minutes.

While the Redmi Note 5 series is currently available in India only, Xiaomi’s Product Marketing Director Zang Zhiyuan had recently confirmed that the company would be launching the Redmi Note 5 in China in March. It has now been confirmed that the devices will be will be unveiled in China on March 16th.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, which is the successor to the Redmi Note 4 — is priced at Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant and Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB variant. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 5 Pro costs Rs 13,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB variant and Rs 16,999 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM option.

The Redmi Note 5 is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 625 processor and features a 12-megapixel rear camera with a f/2.2 aperture along with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The Redmi Note 5 Pro packs Snapdragon 636 processor and features dual camera setup of a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, it features a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 camera sensor.

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Both the devices feature the trending full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The devices are running on the latest MIUI 9, based on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box and are powered by a 4,000mAh non-removable battery.

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Xiaomi’s Product Marketing Director Zang Zhiyuan had recently confirmed that the company would be launching the Redmi Note 5 in China in March. However, he had not confirmed on the exact unveiled date for the smartphone. Today, Xiaomi has officially confirmed that the Redmi Note 5 will be unveiled in China on March 16.

The Redmi Note 5 for China has already received certification from TENAA authority. The images that have appeared on TENAA as well as the image present in the launch invite suggests that the Redmi Note 5 Pro would be arriving in China as Redmi Note 5.

China received the Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones in December 2017. However, the company did not launch Redmi Note 5 in China last year. In February, the Chinese manufacturer unveiled the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphones. The Note 5 had arrived as a rehashed version of the Redmi 5 Plus whereas the Redmi Note 5 Pro came with advanced specs like Snapdragon 636 chipset, 6 GB RAM and dual rear cameras.

The TENAA listing reveals that the Redmi Note 5 that has 5.99-inch FHD+ display and it is powered by 2.2 GHz octa-core processor (most probably the Snapdragon 636). The SoC is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. There could be another variant featuring 6 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 64 GB.

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It also shows that it could be the first phone from the company to come loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo. Rumors have it that the Redmi Note 5’s camera configuration will be different from that of Note 5 Pro that was launched in India.

The Indian Redmi Note 5 Pro has 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and 20-megapixel front camera enabled with Selfie flash. However, the TENAA listing of the phone claims that the handset will be coming with three cameras. It seems to feature a selfie camera of 13-megapixel and it can be assumed that it may feature 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel or 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear cameras. Lastly, it includes a 3,900mAh battery.

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Early this month, Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in India. The former is already available in China as the Redmi 5 Plus but the Note 5 Pro is expected to launch soon. The phone has now appeared on TENAA ahead of its official release.

According to TENAA, the Redmi Note 5 Pro’s model number is MEC7S. The pictures provided on TENAA are of the Lake Blue variant but it will launch in champagne gold, rose gold and black too. The Redmi Note 5 Pro has a metallic rear but the top and bottom where the antennas are housed are actually made of plastic.

There are dual rear cameras positioned on the left corner and a fingerprint scanner that sits in the middle. Up in front is an 18:9 display with slightly reduced bezels at the top and bottom.

The phone has a 5.99” 2160 x 1080 display. It comes in 4GB and 6GB variants and is powered by the Snapdragon 636 processor with an Adreno 509 GPU.

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The Chinese version is said to come with a different camera configuration but the Indian variant has a 20MP selfie camera with LED flash and a 12MP + 5MP combo on the rear. There is also a 4000mAh battery powering it.

Xiaomi is expected to announce the Chinese version of the Redmi Note 5 Pro in March.

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On Feb. 14, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphones in India. Earlier in this week, Xiaomi’s product marketing director Zang Zhiyuan had confirmed that China would be soon receiving Redmi Note 5. A fresh Weibo post from him confirms that the Note 5 will be released in China in the next month.

Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones with full screen design in China last year. The Redmi 5 Plus was launched in India with Redmi Note 5 moniker. Zihyuan’s Weibo post from last Friday hinted that the Redmi Note 5 arriving in China has stellar camera capabilities. The post had also included an image of Redmi Note 5 that carried a tagline “India’s camera beast.”

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This suggests that the company may launch the recently unveiled Note 5 Pro as Redmi Note 5 in China. As of this writing, there is no information available on the exact launch date and pricing of Redmi Note 5 for China.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro is packed with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that offers FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 636 chipset is present under the hood of the phone. It has 64 GB of storage and it comes in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. It has a LED flash enabled selfie camera of 20-megapixel. It is equipped with 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear cameras. It receives power from 4,000mAh battery. The 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants of the phone are respectively priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$215) and Rs. 16,999 (~$260).

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Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro at an event in India on February 14. The Redmi Note 5 and its co-traveller are already contenders for best mid-rangers in the market presently. Although some are still not happy with the choice of Xiaomi to stick with the Snapdragon 625 chip onboard the Redmi Note 5. However, the Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 636 processor which is almost similar in performance to SD 660, save for a weaker GPU and a few other minor issues.

Another downside for some is the now outdated Android 7.0 Nougat which the devices shipped with. But the Redmi Note 5 Pro may get Android 8.1 Oreo soon and this could bring Project Treble compatibility. This detail was scooped up by XDA Developers while rummaging through the firmware files of a device code-named “whyred.” The device was known to be a Redmi model running global ROM but the real name wasn’t known. The device has now been uncovered as the Redmi Note 5 Pro since it has been launched. A CPU-Z benchmark test as shown in the screenshot below proves that. Also, the firmware is said to run Android 8.1 Oreo. The SDK version is 27 and the release build is 8.1.0 with the January security patches. But what’s most interesting is that the line “ro.treble.enabled” is set to true in the build.prop, which is one of the easiest ways to check for Project Treble compatibility on an official ROM. 

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In case you don’t know what Project Treble is, it is one of the most important features included in Android 8.0 Oreo. Project Treble separates all the low-level device drivers (known as the ‘vendor implementation’) from the rest of Android. This makes updating phones/tablets to the latest version of Android much easier for manufacturers, as long as they already support Treble. Treble makes it significantly easier to develop custom ROMs for phones, as opposed to ones without the feature. It’s even possible to develop a single system image that works across vastly different devices, as long as they are Treble-compatible. This would make it easier and faster to develop custom ROMs based on newer Android versions going forward. These are just speculations anyway as XDA Developers didn’t get the opportunity to verify by testing the Android Oreo-running Redmi Note 5 Pro hands on.

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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.

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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 recently launched the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro devices in the Indian market. At the time of launch, the company had promised to soon offer the face unlock feature on the Redmi Note 5 Pro.

It seems that the company was waiting for the devices to go on sale. Just a day after the devices went on sale, the company has rolled out a new update for the Redmi Note Pro 5, introducing the face unlock feature. This makes it the first device from Xiaomi to have face unlock feature.

The Face Unlock feature has been introduced in the Redmi Note 5 Pro through the MIUI v9.2.4 NEIMIEK update. The over-the-air (OTA) update is about 1.6GB in size and also includes camera improvements and stability optimizations.

The update will be available out of the box for customers who ordered the Redmi Note 5 Pro through its first flash sale earlier this week. Users can also manually check its availability by going to the Settings > System updates option or by using the Updater app.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is priced at Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant and Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB variant. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro costs Rs 13,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB variant and Rs 16,999 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM option.

Both the devices feature the trending full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The devices are running on the latest MIUI 9, based on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box and are powered by a 4,000mAh non-removable battery.

Read More: Xiaomi Sells Over 300,000 Units Of Redmi Note 5 And Redmi Note 5 Pro In Its First Ever Sale In India

The Redmi Note 5 is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 625 processor and features a 12-megapixel rear camera with a f/2.2 aperture along with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The Redmi Note 5 Pro packs Snapdragon 636 processor and features dual camera setup of a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, it features a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 camera sensor.

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After announcing the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro phones in the Indian market last week, both the phones were finally made available for purchase in India, exclusively through online retailer Flipkart and Xiaomi’s official online store.

Now, Manu Kumar Jain, Group Vice President and Managing Director of Xiaomi India, revealed through Twitter that the company managed to sell more than 300,000 units of the Redmi Note 5 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro within just 3 minutes in its first ever flash sale.

Thus, on average, the company sold about 100,000 combined units of Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro per minute. Manu Jain further added that this was the biggest ever sale in India. It is said that more than 2 million users had shown interest in buying these phones.

The next sale of these devices will take place on 28th February through online retailer Flipkart and Xiaomi’s official online store Mi.com, at 12:00 PM IST. To meet the demands, the company has already started to scale up its supply chain.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, which is the successor to the Redmi Note 4 — is priced at Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant and Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB variant. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 5 Pro costs Rs 13,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB variant and Rs 16,999 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM option.

The Redmi Note 5 is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 625 processor and features a 12-megapixel rear camera with a f/2.2 aperture along with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The Redmi Note 5 Pro packs Snapdragon 636 processor and features dual camera setup of a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, it features a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 camera sensor.

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Both the devices feature the trending full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The devices are running on the latest MIUI 9, based on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box and are powered by a 4,000mAh non-removable battery.

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A couple of days back, Xiaomi announced its latest devices in the Indian market — Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro. Now, the company has announced the both the phones will be manufactured locally at its manufacturing units in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.

According to the company, it manufactures over 95 percent of phones locally that it sells in India. Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi India MD and Global VP said that Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro will be 100 percent manufactured locally and will share more details soon.

He also said that the company is also planning to gear up its manufacturing efforts in India under the government’s “Make In India” initiative. The company is looking forward to setup more manufacturing units in the country for other category of products as well.

Recently, the company had announced its third manufacturing facility in the country, located in Noida, in partnership with China-based Hipad Technology. The manufacturing unit is currently used to manufacture its recently launched power banks.

Giving more information about Xiaomi’s performance in the Indian market, Manu Kumar Jain said:

Among the top 10 smartphones in India in 2017, six were Xiaomi phones. We have 57 percent market share online and nearly 11 percent share offline in the country. The challenge is now to defend the online territory and ramp up our offline presence for a strong year-long growth period.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, which is the successor to the Redmi Note 4 — is priced at Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant and Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB variant. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 5 Pro costs Rs 13,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB variant and Rs 16,999 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM option.

The Redmi Note 5 is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 625 processor and features a 12-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture along with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is packs Snapdragon 636 processor and features dual camera setup of a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, it features a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 camera sensor.

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Both the devices features the trends full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The devices are running on the latest MIUI 9, based on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box. The phones will go on sale on Flipkart and Mi.com on 22nd February.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro still commands lots of attention even after its official launch. That is because of the spectacular full-screen design with a dual rear camera setup the Note 5 Pro packs. We’ve brought you the camera samples of the premium device which showed the presence of a powerful dual camera setup that is capable of capturing stunning shots with vivid clarity. Here are a couple of hands-on photos of the mid-ranger which highlights the beautiful design as well as other features.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro looks very much like the Redmi Note 5 when viewed from the front. It features a similar 5.99-inch FHD+ display packing a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The display is placed under a layer of 2.5D curved glass to provide some bit of protection and aesthetics.

At the rear, the Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with an aluminium unibody. One unique feature of the device is the dual rear camera arrangement. The Note 5 Pro packs a camera design which is a replica of the iPhone X rear camera. The camera is stacked vertically with the LED flash sitting between both rear shooters. The main camera is a 13MP sensor which teams up with a 5MP depth of field sensor. While at the front, there is a 20MP Sony IMX376 camera sensor as well as a selfie flashlight. The selfie camera comes with an AI-driven Beautify 4.0.

Another beautiful thing about the device is that it comes with a thin build, just 8.05mm and that makes it the thinnest Redmi series smartphone for now. As a result of the high screen-to-body ratio, the device packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and lacks a physical home button under the display. There is also the Face ID technology which brings face unlock to the device.

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The device will also be hitting the market in colour options like Black, Gold, Rose Gold and Blue. The device is also competitively priced; starting at Rs. 13,999 ($218) for the 4GB + 64GB variant and Rs. 16,999 ($265) for the 6GB RAM variant. The Redmi Note 5 Pro will be available exclusively on Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home stores from on February 22. Check out more dazzling hands-on photos of the Redmi Note 5 Pro from below.

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