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  • Honor 7A Vs Xiaomi Redmi 5: The Best Under Rs 10000?

    Honor 7A Vs Xiaomi Redmi 5: The Best Under Rs 10000?

    Xiaomi has been on a roll since the turn of the year. The company has constantly launched either a budget or a flagship device in China and other markets like India. Honor, as well, has launched a few impressive budget smartphones in India in the past few months. The Honor 7X was a great device and so was the Honor 9 Lite. The company recently launched the Honor 7A and Honor 7C in India.

    The Honor 7A is the more affordable of the two and is priced at Rs 8999 (3GB RAM) in India. The Xiaomi Redmi 5, even though starts at a price of Rs 7999, is priced at Rs 8999 for the 3GB RAM variant. While the Honor 7A is available via Flipkart and HiHonor.com, the Redmi 5 retails via Amazon and Mi.com Both the smartphones, unlike some of their more expensive counterparts, are readily available and users don’t have to wait for flash sales.

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    While both the smartphones sport an 18:9 aspect ratio, the bezels are thicker on both the devices compared to some premium devices. However, a screen-to-body ratio of over 75% for both the smartphones is a respectable number. The Honor 7A sports a 5.7 inch IPS LCD display with a 1440 x 720 px and a 2.5 D curved glass for protection. The Redmi 5 also has a 5.7 inch IPS LCD 1440 x 720 px display.

    The main differentiating factor between the two smartphones is on the back. The Redmi 5 has a 12MP camera at the back with 1.25-micron pixel size and an f/2.2 aperture. The Honor 7A, on the other hand, has a dual-camera setup with a 13MP RGB sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The main sensor helps the smartphone to capture the picture and the secondary sensor adds the depth effect. While the Honor 7A is priced only Rs 1000 higher than the Redmi 5, it does offer better camera specifications thanks to the presence of a dual-camera setup. To the front of the Redmi 5 is a 5MP camera while the Honor 7A has an 8MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and an LED flash.

    The Redmi 5 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset while the Honor 7A runs on the Snapdragon 430 SoC. The Honor 7A is only available in one variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage while the Redmi 5 has 2GB, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. Both the smartphones offer storage expandability, although the Honor 7A has a dedicated microSD card slot while the Redmi 5 has a hybrid microSD card slot. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the back of both the devices.

    Let’s now compare the specifications of both the smartphones. For a level playing field, we’re comparing the 3GB RAM model of the Redmi 5 with the Honor 7A since both the smartphones are priced exactly the same.

    Specs
    Specifications Honor 7A Redmi 5
    Price Rs 8999 (3GB RAM) Rs 8999 (3GB RAM)
    Display 5.7 inch
    IPS LCD    		 5.7 inch
    IPS LCD
    Resolution 1440 x 720 px
    18:9 aspect ratio    		 1440 x 720 px
    18:9 aspect ratio
    Primary Camera 13MP RBG sensor
    2MP depth sensor    		 12MP f/2.2
    Primary Camera Video 1080P @ 30fps 1080P @ 30fps
    Secondary Camera 8MP
    f/2.0    		 5MP
    f/2.0
    Chipset Snapdragon 430 Snapdragon 450
    Processor Octa-core
    4 x 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
    4 x 1.1 GHz Cortex A53    		 Octa-core
    1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
    RAM 3GB 3GB
    Storage 32GB
    Dedicated microSD card slot    		 32GB
    Hybrid microSD card slot
    Battery 3000 mAh 3300 mAh
    Add-Ons Fingerprint sensor
    Face Unlock    		 Fingerprint sensor
    Face Unlock

  • Xiaomi Redmi 5

    Xiaomi Redmi 5

    Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi Redmi 5 in India on the 16th of March. The Redmi 5 is the cheapest smartphone from the company with an 18:9 aspect ratio display. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa-core chipset with 2/3/4GB RAM and 16/32/64GB storage. The smartphone has a 12MP primary camera and a 5MP front-facing camera.

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  • Xiaomi Redmi 5 Vs Xiaomi Redmi Y1

    Xiaomi Redmi 5 Vs Xiaomi Redmi Y1

    Xiaomi Launched the Redmi 5 in India in on the 14th of March. The price starts at Rs 7,999 for the base variant and goes up to Rs 10,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. This is the cheapest smartphone from the company with an 18:9 display. In late 2017, Xiaomi also launched the selfie-centric Redmi Y1 at a similar pricing.

    In late 2017, Xiaomi also launched the selfie-centric Redmi Y1 at a similar pricing. Interestingly, the Redmi Y1 also retails for Rs. 8999 for the 32GB storage variant. So, does the Redmi 5 essentially makes the Redmi Y1 redundant?

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    Xiaomi Redmi 5

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    To begin with the display, the 18:9 aspect ratio display on the Redmi 5 is generations apart from the one found on the Redmi Y1 with 16:9 aspect ratio. The Redmi 5 has narrower bezels with a higher resolution display. The Redmi 5 takes the lead even with the build-quality. The Xioami Redmi Y1’s plastic unibody design is no match for the Xiaomi Redmi 5’s metal unibody design. The metal design not only looks premium, but it also helps to dissipate the heat in a faster way.

    Redmi 5
    Xiaomi Redmi Y1

    The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 435. However, the 5 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset. Both the smartphones have an Octa-core processor. However, the Snapdragon 450, which is based on the 14nm FinFET technology is superior to the Snapdragon 435. The chipset on the Redmi 5 is a much more efficient and a faster chipset.

    Redmi 5
    Xiaomi Redmi Y1

    The camera is the one department, where the Redmi Y1 excels. The Redmi Y1 has a 16MP front-facing camera, which puts the 5MP front-facing camera on the Redmi 5 to shame. The primary 12MP camera on the Redmi 5 offers a much better 1.25 micron pixels and the Redmi Y1 packs in a 13MP primary camera with unknown pixel size. The 12 MP camera used on the Redmi 5 is an identical sensor, which has been used on other Xiaomi devices as well. In fact, the Redmi Note 5 Pro has an exact sensor.

    Specifications comparision
    Specifications Xiaomi Redmi 5 Xiaomi Redmi Y1
    Price 2GB RAM: Rs 7,999

    3GB RAM: Rs 8,999

    4GB RAM: Rs 10,999

    		 3GB RAM: Rs 8,999

    4GB RAM: Rs 10,999
    Display 5.7 inch IPS LCD HD+

    1440 x 720px

    		 5.5 inch IPS LCD HD

    1280 x 720px
    Design Metal unibody design polycarbonate shell
    RAM 2/3/4GB 3/4GB
    Storage 16/32/64GB 32/64GB
    Primary camera 12MP with f/2.2 13MP with f/2.0
    Front-facing camera 5MP 13 MP
    Battery 3300 mAh  3080 mAh
    Additonal features Fingerprint sensor Fingerprint sensor
  • Unboxing The Xiaomi Redmi 5

    Unboxing The Xiaomi Redmi 5

    Xiaomi started 2018 with two great budget smartphones, the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro. While the Redmi Note 5 is essentially the Redmi 5 Plus that was launched in China, many expected the Redmi 5 to never hit the Indian shores. That, however, changed on the 14th of March when Xiaomi held a live stream event and launched the Redmi 5 in India.

    At a starting price of Rs 7999, the Redmi 5 is a peculiar device for the India market. That doesn’t mean that it won’t sell because Xiaomi appears to have cracked the code for India. With three variants launched, there are a few options to consider. But, the base variant is expected to be the popular choice because the Redmi Note 5’s base variant essentially cancels out the other two models of the Redmi 5. Pricing:

    So, does the Redmi 5 have enough firepower to have an impact on the increasingly congested budget smartphone segment of India? Let’s unbox the device and find out:

    • Xiaomi Redmi 5
    • Documentation
    • Wall Charger
    • Micro USB Cable
    • Clear Case

    First Impressions

    Usually, the difference between a regular and a plus variant of a device is usually substantial, size wise. However, that is not the case with the Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus). At a glance, the difference between the two is barely noticeable. The design and build quality of the Redmi 5 resembles the Redmi Note 5 with the same 18:9 aspect ratio. That being said, it still possesses considerable bezels which are even more prominent if you buy the Gold colour variant.

    One of the two main differences between the Redmi 5 and Note 5 is the display. It has a 720P display which measures 5.7 inches.

    Specifications

    Under the hood, it has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, a 1.8GHz octa-core processor, Adreno 506 GPU, 2GB, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage which will be expandable via microSD card. In fact, the Snapdragon 450 is an underclocked Snapdragon 625 chipset, which is used in the Note 5.

    There is a fingerprint sensor placed at the back of the phone just below the camera. However, that is mainly a signature Xiaomi decision and not due to the lack of bezels on the front. Powering the device is a 3300 mAh battery which, Xioami claims has a standby time of up to 12 days. The battery is charged via a micro USB slot which means no fast charging.

    Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Note 5 AI in China that, surprisingly, runs Android 8 Oreo. However, that is not the case in India as the Redmi 5 still runs Android 7 Nougat with MIUI 9 on top.

    The device has a 12MP camera at the back with 1.25-micron pixel size. The camera surprisingly only records 1080P videos at 30fps. To the front of the device is a 5MP camera with Beautify 3.0, which is Xiaomi’s software for enhanced selfies. However, unlike the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, the device misses out on Face Unlock feature.

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  • Xiaomi Redmi 5 Vs Samsung J7 Nxt Vs Moto G5s

    Xiaomi Redmi 5 Vs Samsung J7 Nxt Vs Moto G5s

    Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi 5 in India for a starting price of Rs 7,999. The device comes with a metal unibody design with an 18:9 aspect ratio display. In fact, this is the cheapest Redmi smartphone to feature 18:9 aspect ratio display. And can be deemed as a downscaled version of the recently launched Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.

    At the time of launch, the device was compared to smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt and Moto G5s. The Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt is one of the most affordable smartphones from the South Korean smartphone maker. The smartphone has a 5.5 inch HD 1280 x 720 px Super AMOLED display with 16:9 aspect ratio. Though the device has prominent bezels compared to the Redmi 5, the OLED panel offers impressive black levels and high contrast ratio.

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    The Galaxy J7 NXt is powered by Exynos Octa-core chipset with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. However, unlike the Moto G5s and the Redmi 5, the device does not have a fingerprint scanner. Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt also misses out on the full metal unibody design.

    The Moto G5S is the close contender for the Redmi 5. The smartphone has a full metal unibody design and a fingerprint sensor. Stock Android OS is also an added advantage for the Device. However, unlike other two devices, the smartphone has a full HD 5.2 IPS LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

    Xiaomi Redmi 5

     

    Specifications Comparision
    Features Xiaomi Redmi 5 Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt Moto G5S
    Price Rs 7,999 Rs 9,900 Rs 10,999
    Display 5.7 inch HD+ IPS LCD

    1440 x 720

    18:9 aspect ratio

    		 5.5 inch HD Super AMOLED

    1280 x 720

    16:9 aspect ratio

    		 5.2 inch FHD IPS LCD

    1920 x 1080

    16:9 aspect ratio
    Processor Snapdragon 450 Octa-core Exynos Octa-core Snapdragon 430 Octa-core
    RAM 2GB 2GB 4GB
    Storage 16GB 16GB 32GB
    OS Android 7 Nougat

    MiUi 9

    		 Android 7 Nougat

    Samsung Experience UI

    		 Android 7 Nougat

    Stock Android
    Primary camera 12MP 13MP 16MP
    Front-facing camera 5MP 5MP 5MP
    Battery 3300 mAh 3000 mAh 3000 mAh

     

     

     

  • Xiaomi Redmi 5 Launched in India For Rs 7,999

    Xiaomi Redmi 5 Launched in India For Rs 7,999

    Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi Redmi 5 in India at a starting price of Rs 7999. The smartphone is a compact version of the recently launched Redmi Note 5. In fact, the device offers an identical metal unibody design similar to the Note 5. However, the internals differs a lot and that is reflected in the pricing of the two smartphones.

    Pricing and availability

    The smartphone will be available on Amazon and Mi.com via flash sale from the 20th of March in Gold, Black, Blue, and Rose Gold finish.

    • 2GBRAM/16GB storage: Rs 7999
    • 3GB/32GB storage: Rs 8999
    • 4GB/64GB storage: Rs 10999
    Xiaomi Redmi 5 Specifications

    The Xiaomi Redmi 5 has a 5.7-inch 1440 x 720 px display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. However, the bezels are still very visible, especially in the Gold colour variant.

    Under the hood, the Redmi 5 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, a 1.8GHz octa-core processor, Adreno 506 GPU, 2GB, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage which will be expandable via microSD card. In fact, the Snapdragon 450 is an underclocked Snapdragon 625 chipset, which is used in the Note 5.

    Xiaomi Redmi 5
    Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

    There is a fingerprint sensor placed at the back of the phone just below the camera. However, that is mainly a signature Xiaomi decision and not due to the lack of bezels on the front. Powering the device is a 3300 mAh battery which, Xioami claims has a standby time of up to 12 days. The battery is charged via a micro USB slot which means no fast charging.

    The Redmi 5 has a 12MP camera at the back with 1.25-micron pixel size. The camera surprisingly only records 1080P videos at 30fps. To the front of the device is a 5MP camera with Beautify 3.0, which is Xiaomi’s software for enhanced selfies. However, unlike the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, the device misses out on Face Unlock feature.

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