Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: Modestly priced ultra-wide screen version of Note 4
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: Modestly priced ultra-wide screen version of Note 4 on Business Standard. Redmi Note 4 gathered success for Xiaomi because of value for money preposition. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 to test its overall performance and find the observations
Latest News Launched early last year, the Redmi Note 4 brought some success to Xiaomi, thanks to the smartphone’s value-for-money positioning. However, a lot has changed since, and the budget smartphone segment is now flooded with specification- and feature-rich devices. To stay relevant in the budget segment, Xiaomi has now launched the Redmi Note 5 with modern features, such as 18:9 aspect ratio screen, and priced it lower than the launch price of its predecessor. The Redmi Note 5, being an upgrade of the Redmi Note 4, has striking similarities with the predecessor. Business Standard reviewed the Note 5 to test its overall performance and here are the observations: Design The Redmi Note 5 looks similar to the Redmi Note 4. Yet, it has certain distinct features like a tall stance, narrow width and enhanced curved metal back that feels plush and improves the overall design theme. The front of the device is covered with Gorilla Glass, curved from the sides, blending in the chassis seamlessly. The back side looks similar to the predecessor, with camera and fingerprint scanner placed at the same spots. Display The Redmi Note 5 sports a 5.99-inch fullHD+ screen in 18:9 aspect ratio, covered under Gorilla Glass of
an unspecified version. The screen, though an IPS unit, lacks both the maximum brightness levels and vividness. The Gorilla Glass on top of the screen is reflective in nature and hampers sunlight legibility. On the positive side, the rounded corners of the screen look better than pointed edges, and the curved sides of the glass are easy to operate. There is no shift in colours when looked from angles and the slim side bezels leave enough space to hold the device without accidentally touching the screen area – something common in next-generation bezel-less smartphones. Camera The Redmi Note 5 features a 12-megapixel primary camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The primary camera is an improved unit. Though it has fewer megapixels than the predecessor, it performs much better and, therefore, addresses the weak side of the Redmi Note 4. The primary camera is loaded with features such as beautification mode 4.0, manual mode, HDR, etc. While the beautification mode and HDR mode work satisfactorily, the manual mode is limited to ISO and white balance settings only.
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