Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 leaks: Here's what we know

By Team Asianet NewsableFirst Published Oct 16, 2017, 12:25 PM IST
Highlights
  • This leaked phone image from Slashleaks suggests that one of the models, mostly the bigger variant, will come with a 6-inch display and 18: 9 aspect ratio and a bezel-less design.
  • There are on-screen buttons and also a dual rear snapper is expected.
  • This could be the Note 5 or the larger plus variant. 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is the company's best-selling device, and its successor has recently starting making its presence felt.

This leaked phone image from Slashleaks suggests that one of the models, mostly the bigger variant, will come with a 6-inch display and 18: 9 aspect ratio and a bezel-less design. There are on-screen buttons and also a dual rear snapper is expected. This could be the Note 5 or the larger plus variant that we've been hearing about. 

Image: Slashleaks

In another leak, tipster Roland Quandt and have revealed some information about the upcoming alleged Redmi 5 series. Going by the leaks, the Redmi 5 will be made available in three variants namely Redmi 5A, Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 plus. This isn't surprising as the lineup looks similar to the Redmi 4 series. 

Xiaomi's new entry level:
Redmi 5A 16GB - rose/gold, gold, black, grey
Redmi 5 16/32GB - gold, black
Redmi 5 Plus 32/64GB - gold black, grey

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt)

We've seen Xiaomi launch the Redmi 4A, Redmi Note 4 and Redmi 4. We've also seen the Xiaomi Note 5A. So, it is likely that we see a similar Redmi 5 series of devices.  Interestingly, there is also a Plus variant, which is speculated to come with more power specs compared to others. There is no clarity on whether it will also get a larger display.

Meanwhile, the Note 5 is expected to come with a 5.5-inch full HD display with 401 ppi (pixel density), Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, Android Nougat-based MIUI 9, 3GB/4GB RAM, a 32GB/64GB storage, dual 16MP rear snapper and 4,000mAh battery for a Redmi Note 5. In another leak, one can expect a 16MP rear snapper and the front could get a 13MP snapper. On the other hand, there has been speculation over a dual rear snapper. 

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