Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 4: What Has Changed?

Better Cameras
The Redmi 5 also comes with upgraded cameras, and it’s worth noting that it features same camera setup as the Redmi Note 5 smartphone, which is priced at Rs 9,999 in the Indian market. Except for some downsides, the Redmi 5 features the same sensor of a 12MP unit at the back with f/2.2 aperture, PDAF and dual-tone LED flash.

Up front, there’s a 5MP shooter, which is capable of recording 1080p videos and has an LED flash support as well. It also offers other features such as HDR mode, autofocus and more.

Features a Small Battery!
This is probably the only feature which lets down the Redmi 5 as compared to the Redmi 4. The Redmi 5 sips juice from a 3300mAh battery, as opposed to the 4100mAh unit seen on the Redmi 4. However, the Snapdragon 450 SoC is quite power efficient as it’s built on the 14nm manufacturing process. This could be the reason why Xiaomi went on to include a smaller battery on the Redmi 5. Xiaomi says that the Redmi 5 will offer a standby time of 17 days.

More Colour Options
Last year’s Redmi 4 arrived in just two colour options- Black and Gold. However, the Redmi 5 comes in different colour options- Black, Gold, Lake Blue and Rose Gold. Notably, the Lake Blue colour options look stunning as compared to other colour options.

Other Few Touches Remain the Same
The Redmi 5 runs Android Nougat based MIUI 9 out of the box, and it still features a fingerprint scanner, micro USB port at the back and bottom. It also features an IR Blaster at the top, something Xiaomi has been adding to its smartphones since ages.

And one thing which has changed is Xiaomi’s Honest pricing. The Redmi 5’s 2GB RAM variant will retail for Rs 7,999 in India, followed by the 3GB RAM variant at Rs 8,999 and the 4GB RAM variant at Rs 10,999. The device will be up for sale exclusively on Amazon India starting March 20. It will be available across Mi.com and Mi Home stores.