Chinese Cellular Operator Reveals Form of Xiaomi Redmi 5 with Full-Screen Design

Xiaomi can be regarded as a pioneer smartphone with 18: 9 screen, but until now the company only has a MIX series that has a ratio of 18: 9 screen. But the company will add to its list of smartphones that have a 18: 9 display, where Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5 are expected to come with a full-screen design. Now a new leak comes from China's mobile operator, China Telecom who has deliberately leaked details and image specifications of Redmi 5.

When viewed from the design, gold color variant of Redmi 5 looks similar to Redmi Note 4X. As for the most striking difference is the 18: 9 display that makes the bezel on the front to be thinner, which will also be the main selling point of Redmi 5 as a full-screen smartphone option in the entry-level segment to the middle.

For specifications, Redmi 5 has a 5.7 inch wide screen with HD + 1440 x 720 pixel resolution and will be powered by MSM8953 Lite chipset. This type of chipset is somewhat confusing, where Snapdragon 625 has MSM8953 number but no additional Lite behind it. In addition, this smartphone also has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage that can still be expanded using microSD up to 128GB.

About the camera, Redmi 5 will come with a rear camera 12MP resolution. As for the selfie can use the front camera 5MP resolution. Although carrying dual-SIM feature, but not yet known whether the type of SIM slot used separately with microSD or hybrid type. But Redmi 5 is said to still run MIUI 8.5.1.1 based on Android 7.1.2 and has a battery of 3,300mA

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The price for Redmi 5 has also been disclosed by Fu Chi Kang, an insider at Taiwan ODM Inventec, who mentions if the price of Redmi 5 is 1399 Yuan (About $ 210). According to rumors this time, the launch of Redmi 5 will take place tomorrow and will go on sale on December 10th.