Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Price | $169 | $80 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.99 in | 5.99 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 181 g | 181 g |
| Released | Mar 2018 | Feb 2018 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro are evenly matched on the measured specs.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.99 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.99 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1080 x 2160 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 18:9 |
Platform
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 9 (upgradable to Android 9 Pie, MIUI 12) | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9 (Pie), MIUI 9 (upgradable to MIUI 11/12) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 509 | Adreno 509 |
Memory
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), expandable up to 2 TB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM (LPDDR4X) |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Modules | Dual: 12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF (primary) + 5 MP, f/2.0 (depth sensor) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
| Dual | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, depth sensor |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Modules | Single: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | — |
| Features | LED flash, AI Portrait mode, AI Beautify 4.0 | LED flash, HDR, Beautify 4.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
| Single | — | 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", 1.0µm (Sony IMX376 sensor) |
Battery
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0 compatible, charger in box typically 5V/2A) | 18W fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0 compatible, charger not included) |
Body
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in) | 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 181 g (6.38 oz) | 181 g |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | — |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | 2018, March | 2018, February 14 (India) |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, March. Discontinued. | Released 2018, February |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 — Mar 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 versus Feb 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro 8/10.
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