Tested
Camera
- The other (small) improvement over
its predecessor is in terms of a slightly
better camera - the combination of the
larger pixel size and lower aperture
allows more light to fit into individual
pixels with lesser spillage - the results
are slightly better detail reproduction,
improved dynamic range and deeper
contrasts - the camera on the Redmi
Note 5 is also high on contrasts, and
this helps with indoor shots too
- The camera app also has a good
bunch of filters
- Overall, the rear camera is pretty
good (though not the absolute best in
this price bracket)
- Decent selfie camera too
Battery
- Also continues the stellar battery life
performance of its predecessor, with the
same 4, 000mAh battery - the battery life
lasts way over a day and then some - if
you need a phone that lasts really long,
this is without a doubt the phone to get
- Decent (though not exceptional)
charging speed - takes about 2 hours to
charge fully
- Overall, if you're looking for a no-
nonsense device that offers the right mix
of battery life and performance, you can't
go wrong with the Redmi Note 5
Verdict
- On the whole, the Redmi Note 5 is a
solid upgrade over its super popular
predecessor - if there’s any company that
knows how to strike a balance between
performance, imaging and battery life, it
has to be Xiaomi and the Redmi Note 5
is one of the best example of the fact
- When pitched against the competition,
the phone wins particularly in terms of
battery life and the display quality - the
camera quality is also good, although it
may not be at par with what the Honor
7X or the Moto G5 Plus has, but it’s
enough to get appreciated on social
media, and that’s mostly what people
want