Xiaomi·Budget · Released Feb 2018
Redmi Note 5
The 2018 budget bestseller with a tall display and big battery.
56/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$185
Color · Black
Display
5.99" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 636
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.9
Battery
4,000 mAh
Weight
180 g
AI Snapshot
A 2018 budget legend.
Redmi Note 5 (Pro) paired a tall 18:9 display, the snappy SD636 and a 4,000 mAh battery at $185 — one of the best-selling budget phones of 2018, especially in India.
Subscores · 0–100
Display58
Camera56
Performance50
Battery78
Build64
Value74
- Tall 18:9 display + 4,000 mAh.
- SD636 was fast for budget.
- Jack + microSD + IR.
- Metal build.
Full specifications
Type
IPS LCD, 60 Hz, 18:9
Size
5.99 inches
Resolution
2,160 × 1,080 px
Main
12 MP, f/1.9, dual pixel
Depth
5 MP
Selfie
13 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -93.2%
This
110,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -88.6%
This
330
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -85.8%
This
1,150
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -95.2%
This
3.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Redmi Note 5 released?
The Redmi Note 5 was released in Feb 2018.
What is the Redmi Note 5 screen size and type?
The Redmi Note 5 has a 5.99" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Redmi Note 5 use?
The Redmi Note 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Redmi Note 5 have?
The Redmi Note 5 ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Redmi Note 5 battery capacity?
The Redmi Note 5 has a 4,000 mAh battery.
What is the Redmi Note 5 main camera?
The Redmi Note 5 has a 12 MP · f/1.9 main camera.
Does the Redmi Note 5 have 5G?
The Redmi Note 5 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
How fast does the Redmi Note 5 charge?
The Redmi Note 5 supports 10 W wired charging.