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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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Android v7.1.2 (Nougat)

Performance ▾

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This Device	69%
Average in group	55%
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Octa Core, 2 GHz Snapdragon 625 3 GB RAM

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This Device	65%
Average in group	55%
Best in this group	76%

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5.99 inches (15.21 cm) 1080x2160 px, 403 PPI IPS LCD

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This Device	57%
Average in group	59%
Best in this group	83%

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12 MP Primary Camera Dual-color LED Flash 5 MP Front Camera

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This Device	82%
Average in group	71%
Best in this group	93%

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4000 mAh Non-Removable

Supports Indian bands
32 GB + 128 GB Expandable
Dual SIM: Nano + Nano
Fingerprint sensor

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Good quality phone

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

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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Specifications

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General

Launch Date		December 19, 2018 (Expected)
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

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This Device	8.0 mm
Average in group	8.4 mm
Best in this group	5.5 mm

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Weight

179.5 grams

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This Device	179.5 grams
Average in group	155 grams
Best in this group	97 grams

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Colours

Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold

Display

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This Device	65%
Average in group	55%
Best in this group	76%

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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

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Pixel Density compared to
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This Device	403 ppi
Average in group	295 ppi
Best in this group	441 ppi

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Display Type

IPS LCD

Touch Screen

Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)

77.48 %

Performance

Good ▾

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This Device	69%
Average in group	55%
Best in this group	82%

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Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953

Processor

Octa core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53

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Processor compared to
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This Device	Octa core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53, Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625
Average in group	Quad core, 1.1 GHz, Cortex A53, Chipset: MediaTek MT6737
Best in this group	Quad core, 2.2 GHz, Cortex A73 + Quad core, 1.7 GHz Cortex A53, Chipset: HiSilicon KIRIN 710

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Architecture

64 bit

Graphics

Adreno 506

RAM

3 GB

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This Device	3 GB
Average in group	2 GB
Best in this group	4 GB

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Storage

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This Device	98%
Average in group	96%
Best in this group	99%

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Internal Memory

32 GB

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This Device	32 GB
Average in group	16 GB
Best in this group	128 GB

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Expandable Memory

Up to 128 GB

Camera

Good ▾

Rear Camera compared to
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This Device	57%
Average in group	59%
Best in this group	83%

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Main Camera

Resolution

12 MP Primary Camera

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Main Camera compared to
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This Device	12 MP
Average in group	13 MP
Best in this group	21 MP

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Autofocus

Physical Aperture

F2.2

Optical Image Stabilisation

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

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This Device	5 MP
Average in group	5 MP
Best in this group	25 MP

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Flash

LED Flash

Battery

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This Device	82%
Average in group	71%
Best in this group	93%

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

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Answered by Jashun Rajan | 1 years ago

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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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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 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.

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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 4G on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus ?

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Answered by Heera Subramanian | 1 years ago

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You don't need to enable 4G. Insert the 4G enabled in any slot. By default, 4G will be active. If it is not, you can change the network preferences from Network option in settings.

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