Xiaomi reveals Redmi 5 and 5 Plus before official launch

Xiaomi’s upcoming budget smartphones, namely the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus, won’t be officially announced in China until December 7th, but thanks to that we know exactly what the phones are like, and that’s not at all It doesn’t matter. The company itself. That’s right, Xiaomi’s global spokesperson gave people a “preview” of the new smartphone on Twitter . He shared three official photos of the Redmi 5 and one photo of the Redmi 5 Plus that shows the new 18:9 display in almost all angles. In addition to the traditional black color, the new phone will also come in blue and rose color variants.

Hey guys, are you ready for the all-new Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus? We’re launching these two new devices in China on Thursday, December 7th. We’re giving you a sneak preview. 😎 #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/ESbaejpTJV

— Donovansung (@donovansung) December 4, 2017

Moreover, according to GizmoChina, ahead of the official announcement, the new Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus were also featured in a promotional video. This video features three promotional videos that reveal the glory of Xiaomi’s upcoming budget smartphone . The full-screen display looks absolutely gorgeous, but unfortunately the video doesn’t provide any details regarding the specs. Again, the good news is that the smartphone can be seen in multiple color variants.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyB28Hr3eZg

Although the specifications have not been officially confirmed yet, the Redmi 5 and 5 Plus are expected to come with 5.7-inch HD+ and 5.9-inch Full HD+ 18:9 IPS displays respectively . The smaller version is rumored to have a Snapdragon 450 SoC and 3 GB of RAM, while the larger version will have a Snapdragon 625 or 630 chip and 3 GB or 4 depending on the storage version you choose. It comes with GB of RAM. The Redmi 5 comes with a 3300 mAh battery while the larger Redmi 5 Plus comes with a larger 4000 mAh battery for all-day battery life.

Considering the popularity of Redmi 4 and Redmi Note 4 smartphones in India, Redmi’s lineup is crucial for India’s highly competitive smartphone market. If Xiaomi can get the pricing right, the Redmi 5 and 5 Plus could be a huge success among the masses. So, are you looking forward to getting your hands on Xiaomi’s new budget smartphone this holiday season? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.