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2. Popularly known as the "Apple of China" for both its insipration and innovation. Xiaomi enjoys a massive following around the globe. Making its appearence in India in 2014, it soon topped the popularity charts by offering high-end specs at low price tags.

3. Xiaomi has service centers in most major cities in the country

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Key Specs

RAM		3 GB
Processor		Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
Rear Camera		12 MP
Front Camera		5 MP
Battery		4000 mAh
Display		5.99 inches

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus details

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Robust configuration
Great storage capacity
Decent camera quality
Good battery life

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is a sturdy and stable performer in terms of gaming as well as in multitasking. The huge storage capacity of the device is an attraction in the smartphone. It also has a good battery life, decent pair of cameras and good connectivity options. Overall, the smartphone is a must buy option at this price range.

Powerful smartphone with good storage

Display and Design

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus exhibits a big 5.99-inch capacitive touchscreen IPS LCD display that is built with a screen resolution of 1,080 x 2,160 pixels, resulting from a pixel density of 409 PPI. Up at the back panel of the smartphone, there is a fingerprint sensor, which makes it all the more secure.

OS and Configuration

The smartphone starts on Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) operating system. As for the processing of the system, the smartphone is powered by a 2GHz, octa-core, Cortex A53 processor which is based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 chipset. The processor is paired with a 3GB of RAM which enables multi-tasking with minimum lags. An Adreno 506 graphics processor is installed for additional enhancement of the gaming experience of the users.

Camera and Storage

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus offers a 12MP primary camera, that is further featured with autofocus, dual-color LED flash, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), etc. The images thus processed are good in quality and have a resolution of 4,000 x 3,000 pixels. This smartphone also has a 5MP front camera assisted with an LED flash that is good for clicking selfies and video calling. The capacity of the internal memory is 32GB that can be expanded up to 128GB with the use of microSD card.

Battery and Connectivity

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus gets all its power backup from a 4,000mAh Li-ion battery that enables the users to enjoy a long time of non-stop entertainment.

At the connectivity section, the smartphone has a wide range of options on offer like 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n, mobile hotspot, Bluetooth v4.2, A-GPS, Glonass and micro USB 2.0.

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Good quality phone

14 May 2018 By 91mobiles Customer On 91mobiles.com

Good quality phone and price is good. On time delivery of the product. Happy

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General

Brand		Xiaomi
Model		Redmi 5 Plus
Operating System		Android v7.1.2 (Nougat)
Custom UI		MIUI
SIM Slot(s)		Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size		SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network		4G: Available (supports Indian bands) 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Fingerprint Sensor

Design

Height		158.5 mm Compare Size
Width		75.4 mm
Thickness		8.0 mm Very Good ▾
Weight		179.5 grams Below Average ▾
Colours		Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold

Display

Good ▾

Screen Size		5.99 inches (15.21 cm)
Screen Resolution		1080 x 2160 pixels
Aspect Ratio		18:9
Bezel-less display
Pixel Density		403 ppi Best in Class ▾
Display Type		IPS LCD
Touch Screen		Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)		77.48 %

Performance

Good ▾

Chipset		Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
Processor		Octa core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53 Average ▾
Architecture		64 bit
Graphics		Adreno 506
RAM		3 GB Excellent ▾

Storage

Best in Class ▾

Internal Memory		32 GB Excellent ▾
Expandable Memory		Up to 128 GB

Camera

Good ▾

Main Camera
Resolution		12 MP Primary Camera Very Good ▾
Autofocus
Physical Aperture		F2.2
Optical Image Stabilisation		No
Flash		Dual-color LED Flash
Image Resolution		4000 x 3000 Pixels
Settings		Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes		Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode
Camera Features		Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording		1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution		5 MP Front Camera Below Average ▾
Flash		LED Flash

Battery

Very Good ▾

Capacity		4000 mAh
Type		Li-ion
User Replaceable		No

Network & Connectivity

SIM Size		SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support		4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
SIM 1		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2		2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
Wi-Fi		Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features		Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth		v4.2
GPS		with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC		No
USB Connectivity		microUSB 2.0

Multimedia

Loudspeaker
Audio Jack		3.5 mm

Special Features

Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor Position		Rear
Other Sensors		Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope

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Questions and Answers

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How to cast my Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus screen on TV ?

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Answered by Arjun Narang | 1 years ago

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To cast your phone screen on your TV you need to have Chromecast.
Follow the steps to successfully cast your screen-
Before you begin casting

Connect your phone to a Wi-Fi network.

The mobile device, tablet or computer you are using to cast must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast.

You must be running the latest version of the Chromecast-enabled app. You can always double check that you are on the latest version by visiting the Google Play Store.

Cast from Chromecast-enabled apps to your TV
Make sure that the phone you are using to cast is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast or TV with Chromecast built-in.
Open a Chromecast-enabled app.
Tap the Cast button Inactive cast extension.
Note: The Cast button isn't located in the same place on all Chromecast-enabled apps.
Tap the device you'd like to cast to.

When you're connected, the Cast button will turn color, letting you know you're connected.
Select the app like Youtube, Browser, Google Music etc and look for the Cast icon as shown in the image below.

You can now cast videos, movies and TV shows directly to your TV.
To stop casting, tap the Cast button and then Disconnect.
You can also watch this step-by-step guide to do the same

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How to turn on battery saver mode on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus ?

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Turn on Battery Saver
1. Go to settings.
2. Then tap on Battery option.
3. Then Tap on Battery saver option
4. Then select the percentage at which you want to trigger the battery saver in your phone and you are Done.

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Does Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus support OTG?

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Answered by Chittaswarup Malhotra | 1 years ago

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Yes, Redmi 5 Plus supports OTG.
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How to enable Google Assistant in Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus ?

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Answered by Harish Nigam | 1 years ago

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: Long press home button to initiate the Google Assistant

: Tap "Continue" to go to your personal assistant screen

: The Tap on "Yes I'm in" to allow all the required permissions.
Assistant Image

Note: You can also be asked to activate the Voice assistant where you will be asked to record "Ok Google" three times.

You can also watch this video for detailed information about Google Assistant

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How to take screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus ?

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Answered by Dulal Rangan | 1 years ago

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: Navigate to the screen you wish to capture.

: Press and hold the power and volume down button.

: You hear a shutter sound and you are done.

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