After gaining huge success of the Redmi 4, now it seems like the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is expected to launch the cheaper variant of Redmi Note 5, which is rumoured to be called the “Redmi Note 5A” in China pretty soon. Ahead of its official announcement, the handset has leaked once again revealing almost everything including release date, features and pricing details about the device. Leaks and rumours around the Xiaomi’s next affordable smartphone have been taking place, and now the Redmi Note 5A with specs has been found listed on a blogging platform called Slash Leaks. As per the new leak by Slash Leaks, the Redmi Note 5A is all set for launch in China on August 21 (Monday) and will be made available for purchase starting from the same day.
Redmi Note 5A Specifications and Features:
The new leak suggests that the Redmi Note 5A will have a 5.5-inch HD display with a screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and a scratch resistance 2.5D curved glass coating on top of the display. Under the hood, the device is expected to be powered by a 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. On the software fronts, the Redmi Note 5A will run company’s MIUI 9.0 custom UI skin, based on Google’s latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system. In terms of photography, the Redmi Note 5A is expected to feature an improved 13-megapixel rear camera setup with LED Flash. On the front, it will sport a 5-megapixel front-facing shooter for capturing selfies and making video calls. The dual-sim based Redmi Note 5A will come loaded with a 3,080mAh non-removable battery. The Redmi Note 5A seems like a budget-oriented handset that differs from the Redmi Note 5 primarily in terms of specifications and features. The handset has been tipped to measure 153 x 76.2 x 7.59 mm and weigh around 150 grams. As for pricing, the Redmi Note 5A is expected to be priced at CNY 999 (approximately Rs. 9,600 or US$ 150).
On the other side, there are also some leaks and rumours about the Redmi 5 have been surfaced on several websites from the last couple of months. Redmi 5 has been subjected to multiple leaks ahead of its official debut which does reveal a gist of all the specifications and features about the upcoming Xiaomi device. Some people say the new device could be the Redmi 5, other people say it might be the successor of Redmi Note 4, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A, as the multiple rumours have also been leaked about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. Recently, a red coloured retail box has also been spotted online which shows an alleged product name, Note 5A written on the box in big letters and a Mi logo situated at the right corner of the box.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 rumoured Specifications and Features:
As per the earlier rumours, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 will sport a 5-inch full-HD display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The smartphone is expected to be powered by a 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor coupled with Adreno 508 image processing unit (GPU). There is also a possibility that the device may draw its power from 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 octa-core processor. In terms of memory, the Redmi 5 is supposed to come in four variants based on their RAM and internal storage capacity and configuration: 3GB RAM with 16GB native storage, 3GB of RAM with 32GB native storage, 4GB RAM with 32GB native storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB native storage. All of these internal memory storages can be further expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. On the software fronts, the Redmi 5 will run company’s MIUI 9.0 custom UI skin, based on Google’s Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system.
In terms of optics, the Redmi 5 is expected to feature a 16-megapixel rear camera setup with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and dual-tone LED Flash. On the front, it will sport a 5-megapixel front-facing shooter for capturing selfies and making video calls. The dual-sim based Redmi 5 will also feature a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric security. In terms of connectivity, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 will support dual-SIM dual standby using the hybrid SIM configuration (Micro-SIM + Nano-SIM/microSD) slot. That means you can either use this as a dual-SIM phone without memory card option or single-SIM phone with memory card option. Other connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS, IR Blaster, and a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB Type-C charging port. On the battery front, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 will be fuelled by a 3,680mAh non-removable battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology support for fast-charging.
As for pricing, the Snapdragon 625 SoC-powered Xiaomi Redmi 5 with 3GB RAM and 16GB ROM is tipped to retail at CNY 859 (approximately Rs. 8,150), and CNY 1039 (approximately Rs. 9,850). The Snapdragon 630 SoC-powered Redmi 5 with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM is rumoured to start at CNY 1099 (approximately Rs. 10,400), the 4GB RAM with 32GB ROM variant is said to be priced at CNY 1199 (approximately Rs. 11,450) and for top-spec variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, it will cost you CNY 1299 (approximately Rs. 12,300).
These aforementioned specs and features are all leaks and rumours, we will request our readers to wait till the official disclosure from the company for any confirmation. Until then, stay with us.
