Launch report · Xiaomi
Redmi Note 5: The 2018 budget bestseller with a tall display and big battery.
SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2018·$185·Score 56/100
Redmi Note 5 (Pro) paired a tall 18:9 display, the snappy SD636 and a 4,000 mAh battery at $185 — one of the best-selling budget phones of 2018, especially in India.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.99" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 636
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.9
Battery
4,000 mAh
Weight
180 g
What stands out
- Tall 18:9 display + 4,000 mAh.
- SD636 was fast for budget.
- Jack + microSD + IR.
- Metal build.
What to watch
- 1080p LCD.
- 10 W charging.
- Mono speaker.
- Support ended.
The phone it has to beat
Huawei Y9 Prime (2019)
$240 · score 68/100