Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Infinix Note 5: The Battle for Best Note Under Rs 10,000

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Infinix Note 5: Hardware and Battery

Both the smartphones differ a lot when it comes to internal hardware. The Redmi Note 5 has the proven Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, coupled with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of internal storage. The Infinix Note 5 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P23 SoC, also clubbed with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of internal storage. Another area where the Infinix smartphone shines is the storage expansion area- Yes, the Infinix Note 5 has a dedicated microSD card slot, but the Redmi Note 5 has a hybrid microSD card slot.

In the battery department as well, the Infinix Note 5 has the upper hand as it packs a slightly larger 4500mAh battery and the best part is the fast charging support. Infinix is even bundling a fast charger inside the retail box. The Redmi Note 5 comes armed with a 4000mAh battery and it lacks fast charging support.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Infinix Note 5: Software

The Infinix Note 5 is the cheapest Android One to purchase in India because it’s priced at Rs 9,999. The phone runs a stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and the company is even promising future software updates, possibly Android P. The Redmi Note 5 is currently running MIUI 9.5 update which is based on Android 7.1 Nougat. While MIUI comes with a host of features, the Infinix Note 5 runs stock version, meaning it doesn’t offer any such features.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Infinix Note 5: Cameras

Both the Redmi Note 5 and Infinix Note 5 has a 12MP sensor on the rear side. The Redmi Note 5’s rear camera has f/2.2, 1.25 microns pixel size, 5P Lens and PDAF. The Infinix Note 5’s rear camera has a 1.25 microns pixel size and f/2.0 aperture. Infinix also added a quad-LED flash on the rear side.

In the selfie camera department, the Infinix Note 5 is a clear winner as it packs a 16MP shooter as opposed to the Redmi Note 5’s 5MP shooter. The camera app on the Infinix Note 5 comes loaded with a lot of features such as AI-beauty mode, AI-based portrait mode for both front and rear cameras and so on.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Infinix Note 5: Pricing and Conclusion

Xiaomi has priced the Redmi Note 5 at Rs 9,999 and Rs 11,999 for the 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM variants. The Infinix Note 5 also retails at the same price of Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage option and Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage option.

The Infinix Note 5 has a lot going for it in the sub-Rs 10,000 price category. It has stock Android, decent mid-range processor which we have earlier seen on devices such as Oppo F5, a bigger battery than the Redmi Note 5 and of course, a batter selfie camera too. So if you have the above-mentioned features on top of your list, then the Infinix Note 5 should be your best bet. The first sale of the Infinix Note 5 will begin on August 31 at 12 PM, exclusively on Flipkart.