Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

• Pros
• • Solid build quality
  • Bezel-less display
  • Smooth performance and long-lasting battery
  • Attractive pricing
• Cons
• • Misses out dual-camera capabilities like bokeh
  • Continues with the older micro-USB port
  • No fast charging

• Verdict

If you already own a Redmi Note 4, there`s a little reason to upgrade to its forerunner unless you want a bezel-less form factor. But if you really want to change your phone, we`d suggest going for the Redmi Note 5 Pro, which offers better internals and dual cameras at a slightly higher price point. For others, like every Redmi smartphone, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is a solid value-for-money offering with dependable performance, decent cameras and a great battery life – in a futuristic avatar with minimal... Read Full Verdict  

If you already own a Redmi Note 4, there`s a little reason to upgrade to its forerunner unless you want a bezel-less form factor. But if you really want to change your phone, we`d suggest going for the Redmi Note 5 Pro, which offers better internals and dual cameras at a slightly higher price point. For others, like every Redmi smartphone, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is a solid value-for-money offering with dependable performance, decent cameras and a great battery life – in a futuristic avatar with minimal bezels at the fascia. The 3GB RAM variant is priced the same as the last year`s base model – Rs 9,999, while the higher-end version will retail at Rs 11,999.Unlike previous years however, Xiaomi`s Redmi Note series isn`t a trendsetter, and it`s actually trailing the competition. It`s toughest rival is the Honor 9 Lite (review), which not only brings a bezel-less display and a stand-out glass-sandwich design, but also offers a quad-camera setup. That said, Xiaomi`s latest scores in the battery department when compared to Honor`s offering. Another competitor is the 10.or G, which offers almost the same specs as the Redmi Note 5, but adds dual rear cameras to the mix.All said and done, none of the competitors can match the brand equity that Xiaomi has built in such a short span of time, and if you are looking for a smartphone priced under Rs 12,000, the Redmi Note 5 is hard to ignore.