Here is my unboxing and early review of what can possibly be the best value Midranger Smartphone that has an 18:9 Screen. The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus sports an 18:9 Screen Ratio with a mid-tier Snapdragon 625 chip. It runs the latest Miui 9.2.6 and is also the global version.
A bigger version of the Xiaomi Redmi 4x
| Specs | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa Core GPU: Adreno 506 |
| Memory | RAM: 3 GB LPDDR3 ROM: 32 GB eMMC Expansion: Supports MicroSD up to 128GB |
| OS | Miui 9.2.6 Global ROM (Android 7.1.2 Nougat) |
| Display | 5.99 inch 2160 x 1080p, 403 ppi |
| Other Features | Rear Fingerprint ID |
| Main Camera | 12 mp Sony IMX CMOS, f/2.2 Aperture, 4K @ 30fps |
| Front Camera | 5.0 mp |
| Network | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano SIMS) 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz 3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz 4G: FDD LTE 850/900/1800/2100/2600MHz |
| Connectivity | Dual Band WiFi (2.4/5GHz) Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Position | GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS/Beidou |
| Sensors | Gravity, Gyroscope, Proximity, Accelerometer, Light, Hall |
| IO | 2x Nano SIM Card Slot 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack 1x MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 75.4 x 8mm Weight: 179g |
| Battery | 4000mAh Fast Charger 5V 2A |
You can watch my full unboxing and early hands on below
Where to Buy?
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (3+32gb) $179
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One of the best priced Midranger available
Well, just basing on my first impression with this Smartphone, it is probably one of the best priced midranger available. Although it lacks other trendy features like Dual Cameras or Face ID unlock, everything works as it should. Performance is surprisingly good and that includes gaming, and connectivity is near excellent. The camera performs well and it is basically what you expect from a midrange Smartphone. A no fuss, no gimmick Smartphone.
First Impressions (PROS)
- Premium build, polished aluminum with great ergonomics
- Decent 18:9 Screen (2160 x 1080p)
- Decent Midrange Performance
- Clean OS, Global ROM, supports multi-language and no bloatwares
- Miui 9.2.6 (updated), based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat
- Has a lot of useful apps (word, powerpoint etc…) built in
- No issues with performance or apps
- Fast and Stable GPS performance, great for point to point navigation
- So far Dual Band Wireless Performance is excellent, no issue with connectivity
- Good 12 mp rear camera performance
- Hybrid Dual SIM Card Support (Memory Expansion via MicroSD)
- Fast Charger 5V 2A included
- Above average Audio Quality of the loudspeakers
- 3.5mm Audio is clean and has good audio
- Fast and Accurate Fingerprint ID
Cons:
- No USB Type C, still stuck with MicroUSB 2.0
- No Dual Camera Feature
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