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Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus: two bezel-less smartphones at affordable price

By Ingrid Wilhelmina 2017-12-12 7888 12

Recently Xiaomi has unveiled two new models - Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus on December 7. Successor to the most popular Redmi 4, the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus are affordable phones that adopt the latest bezel-less or edge-to-edge screen. Let's have a closer look at the two Xiaomi smartphone from its design to its specs in every respect.

In additional to the unique 18:9 bezel-less screen, Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus highlight the metal body design, MIUI 9 operating system, fingerprint scanner in the back, and quality dual cameras. Here is the overview of the two smartphones.

Model	Xiaomi Redmi 5	Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa Core 1.8GHz	Snapdragon 625 Octa Core 2.0GHz
GPU	Adreno 506	Adreno 506
Display resolution	1440 x 720P, 18:9 full screen (282ppi)	2160 x 1080P, 18:9 full screen (403ppi)
Display size	5.7 inch	5.99 inch
RAM	3GB	3GB
Storage	32GB	32GB
OS	MIUI 9	MIUI 9
SIM card	Dual SIM Dual Standby	Dual SIM Dual Standby
Bluetooth version	Bluetooth V4.2	Bluetooth V4.2
Front camera	5.0MP, 1080P	5.0MP, 1080P
Rear camera	12.0MP (phase detection, AF, LED flash)	12.0MP (phase detection, AF, dual-LED dual-tone flash)
Fingerprint sensor	Rear-mounted	Rear-mounted
Battery	Non-removable 3300mAh Li-Po battery	Non-removable 4000mAh Li-Po battery
Other sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Networks	4G, 3G, 2G	4G, 3G, 2G
Dimension	5.98 x 2.87 x 0.3 inches	6.24 x 2.97 x 0.31 inches
Weight	157g	180g
Build	Front glass, aluminum body	Front glass, aluminum body
Price

With the specs compared, we know Redmi 5 Plus is simply a souped-up version of the Redmi 5 with an even bigger display and more powerhouse under the hood. So if you are searching for a compact smartphone for standard everyday use, then the Redmi 5 does the job perfectly. The Redmi 5 Plus, among other things, will be a better choice for those who prefer larger screen phablets with enhanced performance. Both of them will be available on December 19. Add them to your cart ahead of time and snap up the two budget Xiaomi new models.

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