Performance and Software
At the heart of the Redmi 5 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, built on the 14nm process. It houses an octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and an Adreno 506 GPU, which collectively ensure smooth operation for a range of applications, albeit with limitations for intensive gaming or heavy multitasking. Running on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) with Xiaomi's MIUI 11 overlay, the software experience is generally satisfactory, though some users may find the absence of more recent Android updates a drawback. The device comes in various configurations, offering 16GB/2GB RAM, 32GB/3GB RAM, and 64GB/4GB RAM, catering to diverse user needs.
- ⬤ Xiaomi Redmi 5 Design and Build Quality
- ⬤ Xiaomi Redmi 5 Display
- ⬤ Xiaomi Redmi 5 Performance and Software