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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: What’s the difference?

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The most awaited Xiaomi smartphones have finally arrived in India last February 14. Now, the question is: What’s the difference? If you’re planning on buying one and confused if you should get the Note 5 or the Pro variant, which is more worth it?

The Note 5 and Note 5 pro are almost the same in the dimensions and weight category, the Note 5 coming with 158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm, 180 grams, while the Note 5 Pro with 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, 181 grams. It’s a very small difference on paper, so I think users wouldn’t find this a big deal.

Both Xiaomi phones feature a 5,99 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+) IPS LCD display. In addition to their similarities, they both run on Android 7.1.2 Nougat, MIUI 9 and pack a 4000 mAh battery.

The main difference between the phones would be in the camera category and the chipset. The Note 5 comes with the Snapdragon 625 SoC which has been the most SoC of 2017 budget phones. Now, the Note 5 Pro comes with the new Snapdragon 636, which is more powerful than the latter.

In the camera department, the Redmi Note 5 has a single 12 MP rear camera, on the other hand, the Pro variant features a dual 12 MP + 5 MP rear cameras, and thanks to the additional 5MP camera, it can take better portrait photos or with bokeh effect. For the selfie snappers, the Note 5 carries a 5 MP camera, while the Pro has a 20MP selfie snapper.

SPECS Redmi Note 5 Redmi Note 5 Pro
Display 5.99-inch Full HD+
2,160 x 1,080 resolution
403 ppi
18:9 aspect ratio
2.5D curved glass
5.99-inch Full HD+
2,160 x 1,080 resolution
403 ppi
18:9 aspect ratio
2.5D curved glass
Processor 2.0 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
GPU Adreno 506 Adreno 509
RAM 3/4 GB 4/6 GB
Storage 32/64 GB 64 GB
Cameras Rear: 12 MP sensor, 1.25 μm pixel size, f/2.2 apertureFront: 5 MP sensor, LED Selfie-light, Beautify 3.0 Rear: Dual 12 MP + 5 MP
– 12 MP sensor with 1.25μm pixel size, f/2.2 aperture
–20 MP Sony IMX376 sensor, LED Selfie-light, Beautify 4.0
Battery 4000 mAh
5V/2A charging
4,000 mAh
5V/2A charging
Software Android 7.1.2 Nougat
MIUI 9
Android 7.1.1 Nougat
MIUI 9
Dimensions and weight 158.5 × 75.45 × 8.05 mm
180 g
158.6 × 75.4 × 8.05 mm
181 g

For the price, the difference between the two is huge. The Note 5 carries a price tag of €125/$155, and a €176/$218 for the Pro version. In our opinion, it’s best to purchase the Note 5 Pro if you want to capture better photos and if you want a phone with better performance too. But if you’re short on budget, the Note 5 is a good choice as well.

 

 

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