Status
Discontinued
Quick Summary
Striking a masterclass balance between cost and capability, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 is a versatile mid-range smartphone designed for the modern user. It runs on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 11, which pairs beautifully with its 5.7 inches IPS LCD display to ensure fluid, vibrant interactions. Under the hood, it offers snappy, capable performance for multitasking and gaming, backed by a reliable 3300 mAh battery.
Hardware Score Analysis
A detailed breakdown of how this device scores based on automated hardware specification analysis.
Performance
60%
Display
70%
Camera
33%
Battery
57%
Memory
71%
Launch
Display
Type
IPS LCD
Size
5.7 inches, 83.8 cm² (~75.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Main Camera
Single
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie Camera
Single
5 MP
Video
1080p@30fps
Body
Dimensions
151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight
157 g (5.54 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Connectivity
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Platform
OS
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 11
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Memory
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal Storage
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
No
Infrared
Yes
Radio
FM radio
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Type
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging
10W wired
Performance
GeekBench Score
4018 (v4.4)
Miscellaneous
Models
MDG1, MDI1
SAR
0.53 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Disclaimer: we cannot guarantee that the information on this page is
100% correct. Mobile specifications can be right or wrong. Please check and verify
details carefully from official sources or retailers before making a purchase.
Support Us: When you buy through
links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. This
helps us keep the site running.
