Xiaomi Redmi 5 32GB

• Pros
• • Solid bezel-less design
  • Good performer
  • Good battery life
• Cons
• • Low-res display
  • Sub-par cameras

• Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 is a solid smartphone and for the price, gets a lot of things right. The handset offers stable performance, boasts an impressive battery life and is perfect for buyers who want a bezel-less smartphone which doesn`t break the bank. The smartphone starts at Rs 7,999 for the 2GB RAM model and the price goes up to Rs 8,999 and Rs 10,999 for the 3GB and 4GB RAM models respectively. And therein lies the problem. You see, instead of spending Rs 10,999 on the Redmi 5`s top-tier variant, one co... Read Full Verdict  

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 is a solid smartphone and for the price, gets a lot of things right. The handset offers stable performance, boasts an impressive battery life and is perfect for buyers who want a bezel-less smartphone which doesn`t break the bank. The smartphone starts at Rs 7,999 for the 2GB RAM model and the price goes up to Rs 8,999 and Rs 10,999 for the 3GB and 4GB RAM models respectively. And therein lies the problem. You see, instead of spending Rs 10,999 on the Redmi 5`s top-tier variant, one could instead just go for the Redmi Note 5 which is priced similarly, and ships with a faster processor, a better display, better battery life and much better cameras.Furthermore, if you are willing to compromise on the Redmi 5`s bezel-less design, then you can pick up the Redmi Y1 (review) instead, which ships with a significantly better selfie camera and is more or less the same in terms of core performance. The Infinix Hot S3 (review) is another solid option to consider, thanks to its bezel-less display, 20MP front camera and 4,000mAh battery. All in all, while I do feel that the Redmi 5 brings a lot of nifty features to the table, the smartphone is eclipsed by its own siblings.