Xiaomi Redmi 5 Gets a 4GB RAM Variant Quietly

The cheapest full-screen smartphone around the globe is the Xiaomi Redmi 5. It was announced back on December 7, 2017. As you remember, the Redmi 5 came in two variants. The lower version sports a 2GB of RAM and a 16GB of internal storage, while the higher variant comes with a 3+32GB memory combination. Today a newer and higher model has gone on sale sporting a 4+32GB storage option. It is priced 200 yuan more. Thus this version is available for 1099 yuan ($173). As you remember, the lower Redmi 5 was announced at 799 yuan ($126), while the 3+32GB model was available at 899 yuan ($135). Surprisingly this phone was added to the list quietly. So let’s recall its key features because seems nothing but the memory was changed.

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 is the first handset to sport a Snapdragon 450 chip made for entry-level smartphones. Actually, the SND450 is the lightened variant of the Snapdragon 625 that is an absolute leader in the mid-range market. Apart from this, the phone comes with a 5.7-inch full-screen providing 720p resolution and an aspect ratio of 18:9. There is also a 12MP camera with a single pixel size of 1.25μm, a 5MP front shooter supporting Smart Beauty 3.0, and a 3300mAh battery. Of course, it runs on MIUI9 based on Android 7.1.

The aforementioned features showcase, the selling point of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 is its full-screen design. But few people know it is one of the best phones in terms of battery life optimization. It is capable of providing a long battery life due to MIUI9, which works perfectly over the Snapdragon 450 chip. In this sense, the Redmi 5 can be considered one of the best wallet-friendly smartphones in the world.