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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Name: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Brand: Xiaomi
Price: 549 MYR

Available. Released 2018, March 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm Android 8.0 (Oreo); MIUI 9

RM 549.00

Source last updated 10 Aug 2021 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)Chipset 64 GB, 4 GB RAM / 32 GB, 3 GB RAMRAM & Storage Dual: 12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF +Rear Camera Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh batteryBattery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 price in Malaysia starts from RM549, putting a Snapdragon 636 chipset and 4000 mAh battery within budget territory. The octa-core processor pairs with Adreno 509 graphics, enough for daily multitasking and casual gaming without much fuss. Its 5.99-inch IPS LCD runs at 1080 x 2160 with an 18:9 ratio, giving decent sharpness at around 403 ppi for the price bracket.

On the back sits a dual camera setup: a 12MP f/1.9 main sensor with dual pixel PDAF, backed by a 5MP depth sensor for portrait shots. The 13MP front camera handles selfies well enough for a phone in this range. Storage options go up to 4GB RAM with 64GB onboard, and there's microSD support if you need more room, though it shares the SIM slot.

That 4000 mAh battery is the real draw here, built to outlast a full day without needing a midday top-up. A rear fingerprint sensor, infrared blaster, and 5.0 Bluetooth round out a spec sheet that still holds up as a reliable secondary or entry-level device.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Available. Released 2018, March

Performance

Processor: Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260
Chipset: Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
GPU: Adreno 509
RAM & Storage: 64 GB, 4 GB RAM / 32 GB, 3 GB RAM
External Storage: microSD, up to 128 GB (uses shared SIM slot)
OS: Android 8.0 (Oreo); MIUI 9
Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery

Screen

Display size: 5.99 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Display type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch: Yes

Body

Dimension: 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm
Weight: 181 g (6.38 oz)
Body Type: Front glass, aluminum body
Colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Flame Red

Connectivity

SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed: HSPA, LTE
Wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
Infrared: Yes
USB: microUSB 2.0
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Radio: FM radio

Sensors

Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera: Dual: 12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF +
5 MP, f/2.0, 1.25µm, depth sensor
Front Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm
Video: 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Features: Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash