Redmi Note 5 Expected Launch Date, Price and Features

Xiaomi's Redmi Note Series is one of their most selling series that brings something special to the market every year. We have similar expectations for the upcoming Redmi Note 5 as well. In this article, we will discuss the expected launch date, price and the features/specifications of the new Redmi Note 5.
2 years back, Xiaomi launched their mid-range Redmi Note 3 which had an exceptionally powerful Snapdragon 650 processor, great battery, metal body, and fingerprint sensor. These great features made it one of the best selling mid-range device of 2015. Next year with the Redmi Note 4, Xiaomi improved the Rear Camera by introducing Sony's IMX 258 CMOS Sensor, Improved the Power Efficiency with the 14nm FinFET Architecture of Snapdragon 625 and improved the overall build quality and design. And once again, it became one of the best selling phones in countries like India.
But still, their a few flaws which Xiaomi might rectify this year with the Redmi Note 5. 
One of their highest priorities would be to improve the rear as well as the front camera. They are likely to introduce a Dual-Camera as per the initial renders. Also, this phone will feature a bezel-less display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. We expect the processor to be Snapdragon 630 or the new Snapdragon 636. You can find the specifications of all Qualcomm Snapdragon Processors on this page.

Redmi Note 5 Expected Features

• Snapdragon 636 or Snapdragon 630 Processors
• 5.99-inch Bezel Less Display 
• 12MP Dual Camera
• 4000/4100 mAh Battery
• 18:9 Aspect Ratio with 1080x2160 Screen Resolution
• 3/4 GB RAM
• 32/64 GB Internal Storage
• MIUI 9 on top of Android Nougat or Oreo 

Some leaks suggest that it may still have the older Snapdragon 625 but that's quite unlikely as Xiaomi always tries to give the best available processor in their Redmi Note Series. So, in my opinion, it is most likely to have the Snapdragon 636 or the Snapdragon 630 Processor. As discussed before, it will have a bezel-less display and it will be really interesting to see a full-screen phone in the budget segment. Xiaomi is unlikely to compromise on the battery life and so it will have 4000/4100 mAh Battery. Again for the first time in this series, Redmi Note 5 will have a Dual Camera and we hope its a combination of Telephoto + Wide Angle Lens for taking portrait shots. 
We also hope to see a better front-facing camera for selfie lovers. Another highlight of the display is the 18:9 aspect ratio. We expect the phone to launch in different variants with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB Internal Storage.

Redmi Note 5 Launch Date

Redmi Note 5 is expected to launch at the end of 2017 or early 2018. If we go by the previous trends, it will definitely launch at most by February 2018. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 was launched in India in January 2017 and most likely, they will launch it in the same month in 2018. It is expected to launch globally during the same time.

Redmi Note 5 Expected Price

 The previous generation Redmi Note smartphones had a similar price and even though there are a lot more features in this one, I don't expect the price to be more than 10% higher than RN4.

Redmi Note 5 3GB/32GB: $185 or Rs.12000 or 1200 CNY

Redmi Note 5 4GB/64GB: $216 or Rs.14000 or 2400 CNY

The price is perfect, right? So, if this phone launches at this price with the same features mentioned, will you buy it? Give your opinion about this phone in the comment section below!