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Xiaomi Sends Media Invites For Possible Redmi 5 India Launch on Valentines Day

On Valentine\'s day this year, Xiaomi will host its first product launch in India. The invitation has a big \'5\' logo on the invite, hinting at the launch of Redmi 5. The phone will be sold in three different options e 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage, 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage, and the 4GB RAM/ 32GB. The phone which was launched in China in December will be available in five color variants i.e. Light Blue, Black, Gold and Rose Gold color variants.

 

Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus specifications

  

Specifications

Redmi 5

Redmi 5 Plus

Display

5.7-inch HD+ (720 x 1440 pixels), Aspect ratio 18:9

5.99-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2160 pixels), Aspect ratio 18:9

Processor

Snapdragon 450 SoC

Snapdragon 625 SoC

Memory

2GB/ 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 16GB/ 32GB Inbuilt Storage

3GB/ 4GB with 32GB/ 64GB Inbuilt Storage

 

Dual Sim(Nano)

Yes

Yes

Operating System

MIUI 9 on top of Android Nougat

MIUI 9 on top of Android Nougat

Front Camera

5-megapixel camera with Selfie flash

5-megapixel camera with Selfie flash

Rear Camera

12-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture, PDAF enabled

12-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture, PDAF enabled

 

FingerPrint Sensor

Rear Mounted

Rear Mounted

Connectivity

4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, a 3.5mm Headphone Jack, and Micro-USB

4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, a 3.5mm Headphone Jack, and Micro-USB

Sensors

Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Gyroscope, and Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Gyroscope, and Accelerometer

Battery

3300mAh

4000mAh

 

Price

Buyers may have to pay CNY 699 about Rs. 8,100 for the 2GB RAM variant. The 3GB RAM variant has been priced at CNY 899 (roughly Rs. 9,100). The 4GB RAM variant launched last recently has been priced at roughly Rs. 11,200. The two smartphones have already been launched in China. In China, 3GB RAM variant of the Redmi 5 Plus is sold for CNY 999 in China, and the 4GB RAM variant is sold for CNY 1,299. During the event, Xiaomi would most probably share price details and availability date for the Indian market.