It comprises of eight Qualcomm’s custom Kryo 260 cores — four based on ARMs Cortex A72, whereas the other four on Cortex A53 cores.1 . Coupled with a new Adreno 509 GPU, the Note 5 Pro looks promising on paper. The Note 5 delivers on that front with a superb build and a completely new design. The Redmi Note series has been responsible for redefining the benchmark in the budget-midrange segment each year since its arrival into the country. Xiaomis own MIUI 9 runs the errands on this one; but sadly, its still based on Android 7. Those who don’t like a protruding camera bump will have a tough time to get accustomed to it, and the protrusion also puts it at risk with scratches when rested on its back. Sunlight legibility and viewing angles are also pretty decent — no complaints here.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro, on the other hand, is an all-new device, bringing the ‘Pro’ moniker to a Xiaomi device on our shores for the first time. Qualcomm states that the custom cores will aid performance drastically over the Snapdragon 630 SoC, which is used in some of the Note 5 Pro’s more expensive rivals. However, Xiaomi is trying to cater to a slightly higher class of smartphone buyers with the Note 5 Pro, which is reflected in its price tag — Rs 13,999 for the base 4GB/64GB variant and Rs 16,999 for the top 6GB/64GB variant. The size of the two lenses and the position of the LED flash hark back to Apple’s flagship.Overall, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is well-built for a phone in its category and although it takes a huge amount of inspiration from Apple’s flagship, it’s still a pleasant-looking handset.On paper, the Redmi Note 5 Pro has all the makings of another winner from Xiaomi’s stable.

We would recommend the black variant over other colours as it hides all the sensors on the front.1. The ‘standard’ Redmi Note 5 received considerable appreciation, despite being just an upgrade to the older Redmi Note 4. The top, as usual, houses the IR sensor and a secondary noise-cancelling microphone — stuff that you find as a standard in every Xiaomi smartphone out there. However, Xiaomi has taken the efforts to make sure the Note 5 Pro gets premium looks, which is why the corners are well-rounded to give an overall pleasant viewing experience.Also read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 reviewBuild, Design:Xiaomis arrival on the Indian soil changed the way the Aam-Aaadmi (common-man) smartphones were built. The fingerprint sensor rests on the back in a convenient position (towards the top-centre) and has a pretty fast response time. The screen produces bright images with good dynamic range and ample contrasts. Therefore, does Xiaomi’s latest warrior meet the expectations to be an all-rounder midrange smartphone? Read on.Valentine’s Day 2018 marked Xiaomi surprising its fans in India by launching the Mi TV 4 apart from two new devices under the ‘Redmi Note’ series. It is driven by a brand new Snapdragon processor, a new pair of eyes and new aesthetics; all of which is enough to attract the casual ‘Redmi Note consumer’ on paper.However, what pops most eyeballs is the rear camera setup — there’s no other way to put it, but the rear dual camera module totally resembles the one from Apples iPhone X.Display:Since the Note series marks larger displays, The Redmi Note 5 Pro also sports a massive 5. PVC injection molding machine Xiaomi claims to ditch the Type-C in favour of the micro USB for enhanced compatibility (micro USB chargers are easier to find everywhere as compared to USB Type-C) and also based on user/fan feedback. The bezels are narrower, thus making efficient utilisation of the real estate.

The headlining feature of the Note 5 Pro is the presence of a brand new Snapdragon 636 chipset — the first to debut from India. As for the Note 5 Pro, the Chinese giant hasn’t done anything extraordinary with the build and design of the phone — there’s an all-glass face with a tall 18:9 display and a rear built using a metal-plastic combo (yes, the top and bottom ends are still made of plastic to aid antenna reception).However, it isnt one of the best LCD panels we have seen (in our view, 2016’s Mi 5s LCD panel had a superb picture quality), so don’t expect Samsung’s AMOLED-rivalling experience. The only solution to elongate the ‘newness’ of your Redmi Note 5 Pro is to use a protective case (thankfully each one is now bundled with the phone, free) that’s thick enough to make the level-out rear.What disappointed — the presence of a micro USB port; a 2018 midrange smartphone could have seen the Type C port a new future-proof feature.Specifications, Performance:As stated, unlike the Redmi Note 5, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is built from the ground up, and therefore, there’s a lot to talk about.99-inch IPS LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio protected by an unspecified version of Corning Gorilla Glass. Xiaomi is a brand that is usually synonymous with the budget category, despite having a presence in the premium segment with the Mi MIX 2