The Redmi 5 and the Redmi 5 Plus has been launched in China. Most likely these handsets will be launched in India too. But for now here is the Redmi 5 Plus Unboxing and first impression. This is the first budget friendly smartphone in the Xiaomi family to come with a 18:9 aspect ratio screen.
Inside the box you will get the handset, user manual, data cable (USB to micro USB), silicon case, travel charger 5V/2A and SIM ejector pin. The handset that I got is a Chinese version, it is running MIUI 9 Chinese ROM, you do get English language option but Google Play store is missing.
You can however install Google Play store by simply running App store and search for Google and then install the special app that will install all necessary files including Google Play. Once done you will be able to use Google Play store and other Google features.
Overall build and finishing is very good, the handset from the back looks almost like the Redmi Note 4, just that the width is slimmer cause of 18:9 aspect screen. Body is made of metal, curvy design and finger print sensor is on the back.
There are on-screen navigation buttons and key attraction on the Redmi 5 Plus is the 5.99 inch 2.5D curved screen with 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution (Full HD+). Screen quality is very good and touch is very smooth. The 18:9 screen gives access to extended area and enhances the user experience. This handset is running MIUI 9 out of the box.
Redmi 5 Plus is packed with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, it is powered by Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 octa core processor and houses a 4000 mAh battery. There is 12MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. This handset comes with hybrid SIM slot you can use nano + nano/micro SD card.
There is single color LED notification, OTG works and handset supports VoLTE. Redmi 5 Plus also comes with IR blaster. This handset is successor to Redmi Note 4.
There are two variants Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus and here is the difference
Redmi 5 comes with Snapdragon 450 octa core processor, 5.7 inches 18:9 screen with 1440 x 720 pixels resolution and with 3,300 mAh battery.
Redmi 5 Plus comes with Snapdragon 625 octa core processor, 5.99 inch screen with 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution and with 4000 mAh battery.
You can buy the Redmi 5 / Redmi 5 Plus from China or wait for the official launch in India.
You can buy this from GearBest, do note you will need to pay custom duty anywhere from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 6000.
Redmi 5 price in China is $185 (approx Rs. 11,700).
Redmi 5 Plus price in China is $199 (approx Rs. 12,600).
parvaiz
nyc handset
Sajid Bhopal
Nothing interesting besides elongated 18:9 display, everything is same as note 4.
I think price would also be same like it’s predecessor.
Initially price might be 10999 for 32gb
And 12999 for 64gb.
as3
Will this be renamed as redmi note 5, if launched in India???
Techie
No, because redmi note 5 will be arriving soon with dual cam setup.
Ashit
Any idea by when it will be launched? Feb or later?
Soumyabrata
Q2 2018 with snapdragon 632(under clocked version of 636) dual cam..18:9 scrn..and price may hike upto 15700/- .. all r rumours though..
AS3
Then this may be the succesor of redmi 4.
Fer CN
Very good phone been.using since it launched in China brought 2, gaming is lagging. camera i dont care, baterry life is Very good, charging times decent.
Anand
Gogi Sir,
Plzzz also mention how many colours in LED notification light…..
Gogi Rana
Single color.
Anand
Thanx Sir,
But it is better if you add this on your artical of every phone…..
Nishad
Hardware navigation buttons have been replaced by onscreen navigation buttons, there by increasing the screen size. Either way, usable area will be the same (unless you are watching videos).
Praveen
Sir is moto g5 plus still good option? Just want phone for normal use and camera.. Can any one suggest good phone around 10k specially for camera purpose..
Thanks.
Shubham Jaishwal
For bokeh effect, honor 6x dual camera phone
For single camera and good low light camera performance, moto g5 plus
Well, remember moto is stock so better performance in daily usage and turbo charging is just awesome for the price….
AzizUllaKhan
Dear gogi you said it is the sussesor of the redmi note 4 that means that redmi note 5 is no more to wait… Please clearify…
appan
this is the same redmi note4 with 18.9 display nothing special no dual camera no updated processor.lol
Durga
Is it hybrid sim slot or 3slots?
How was its camera quality?
@mey
Watch Video for the same….
Pankaj
What! still no USB C port and processor is still SD 625. I think xiaomi is taking things for granted.
SKC
What else processor do you need instead of SD 625!
Shekhar Bandaru
SD 630 phones are already out.
Sanaya
Sd 636
Adam
Sd 630 duh…and i also want type c, enough with micro usb and Sd 625
ritesh
hybrid sim slot is a huge disappointment
Muni
Better wait for India release… No us in After paying of extra custom charges with delayed delivery and without warranty… Dual camera is a deal breaker and honor 7x is still a better option for next few months if you are looking for a 18:9 ratio Mobile… The 32gb version I mean
nitin
how much custum duty u have paid. What about delivery time and delivery method.
Gogi Rana
I got via DHL, and paid about 3900. Depends on assessment, no guarantee you will get the same may be less may be more.
sp2017
and you paid duty to that dhl courier boy, right?
Gogi Rana
Yes DHL will give you their detail invoice.
Haku
can you bargain on the amount of Custom duty with the India Post, Post Man? or in any other way?
Gogi Rana
Not with DHL but if you choose normal shipping, then there the custom duty is very high as there is fine too, you cannot get more than $30 value. Very rare you might get it without custom duty via normal post, otherwise you will be called at custom office.
HARSH
well i have ordered 17-18 times mobiles and tablets but never paid any custom duty. declare the item as the game player controller or digital photo frame and always declare 24-25$.
list of my purchases
samsung note tablet, chuwi hi8 dual boot tablet, teclast dual boot tablet, mipad 64gb, teclast master t8, lg g4, lg v10, lg g5, le max2, mi note 3, zte axon 7,maze alpha, mi 6, samsung note 5, samsung s7 edge, iphone 6s
Sunil
All times I have purchased good from China, found Gati used by Gearbest to be the best. Its under Priority Line for India, I receive items within 10days at Port Blair and not much more expensive than postal with tracking. DHL has been the worst experience so far, had to upload ID details to their website and then got charged 1250Rs for a item declared $20. 700Rs odd as customs plus international GST and DHL charged another Rs500 as handling fees for clearing customs on my behalf. While with Gati and Postal service haven’t paid a single dime.
Gogi Rana
Yes gati is the best and you can use only for specific product category, example you cannot use it for mobiles.