As mentioned in a previous post, Xiaomi tends to rename some of its devices for different regions or markets, while at times will feature slightly different specs.
The Redmi Note 5 for instance, is marketed as the Redmi 5 Pro in India, with some minor differences in specifications. India’s Redmi Note 5 is repackaged as the Redmi 5 Plus.
For the Malaysian market, the Redmi Note 5 is based on the original Redmi Note 5 that was launched in China.
The Redmi Note 5 sports a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a 18:9 screen aspect ratio, and is powered by the 14nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. Xiaomi claims this new generation chip is 60 percent more powerful than the Redmi Note 4 it replaces.
Unfortunately, judging from the Indonesian launch, we’re not likely to get the 6GB RAM model like in China. Instead, we’ll have to settle for the 3GB RAM + 32GB of storage or 4GB RAM + 64GB of storage versions.
This may be a case of hitting the right price points for the Malaysian market, but who knows Xiaomi may bring it in at a later date. Or you can always try a grey importer.
In terms of optics, the Redmi Note 5 rocks a 12MP f/1.9 main shooter with Dual Pixel AF and a secondary 5MP camera for depth, arranged in a now common iPhone X-like array.
On the front it packs a 13MP selfie camera, not the 20MP whopper as initially suggested.
The device comes with a large 4,000mAh battery that charges up via old school micro-USB.
The dual-SIM device uses a hybrid SIM tray so you’ll have to sacrifice a SIM slot if you choose to expand storage via microSD.
Pricing and availability
In Indonesia, the Redmi Note 5 with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage is listed at IDR2,499,000 (MYR706), while the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version sells for IDR2,999,000 (MYR847). Both variants will offer three colour options: Gold, Black and Blue.
The phone will be sold via Lazada Indonesia starting 25 April.
We’re about a week away from the Malaysian launch, and it looks like Lazada Malaysia will be offering the device.
Source: Mi.com via SoyaCincau
