Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Review - Great 18:9 Budget Mobile 2017

[@Techtablets]

*New video ---> Redmi Note 5 CN review it's much better than this mobile:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWbTqWadgbqNnbs The new Chinese variant of the Redmi 5 Pro but with Android 8.1 out of the box and improved cameras.

[@Techtablets]

Timecodes: 01:05 - Screen 02:17 - Design 05:00 - ROM Performance 07:10 - Benchmarks 08:12 - Battery Life 09:03 - Charging times 09:29 - Audio 10:04 - Gaming 10:28 - Camera Samples 12:29 - Conclusion 14:15 - Pros & Cons

[@johnduncan5117]

TechTablets.com are you going to review the new LeEco Le Max 3 ?

[@bithigamer]

TechTablets.com I just want to know,how the colors and saturation of Redmi 5 plus is compared to Redmi note 4x?

[@hermanstokbrood]

Is there any phone already equipped with a sd636? Although the cores are probably a bit more efficient the clockspeed is lower compared to the 625 so I dont think there will be a big speed advantage. Some speed increase may be in the GPU department I guess.

[@krollpeter]

You may be right, 636 might be a bit more efficient but probably not leaps faster. Last 2 years almost every Xiaomi device was an excellent value for the money and had something special to it. Good speed for the price, super long battery time, a great screen, or some high end feature for a medium price, etc.. Now, this one here is not a cheat but there is nothing but "The Average".

[@azilkishi6607]

which 1 is better redmi 5 plus or mi a1

[@tommyboy71000]

It's actually quite typical from Xiaomi - releasing loads of phones with little or no difference to predecessors (Meizu like to do that even better). But again, the 32 or even 64gb variants are priced pretty attractively so it kinda fits in the catalog somewhere. As of now i think Note 4 is still a superb value, so is Mi Note 3 and A1/5x. Everything else is just to create chaos and illusion of heavy presence. Huawei imho has the best strategy atm. Clear aim and target group for each phone and throwing loads of money on celebrities (even local ones) to promote what they know is a good product. Xiaomi needs to slow down and release far less devices with distinct diversification.

[@BrendanxP]

Tomaz Stozer Huawei needs to focus on their quality and customer support first instead of trying so hard to sell biggest possible number of devices. Xiaomi should wake up to forgetting USB C in this plus model and taking somewhat the easy way on some other minor details.

[@choohojin3582]

Don't think it is replacing the Note 5. It is just some Mi forum admin spectulating it . Not official from xiaomi. There is also the Redmi note 5A which was released . So redmi note 5 is not dead yet..

[@Techtablets]

I hope note. If it does come, maybe with a SD636, dual loudspeakers and a unibody build all for a really good price.

[@saini22505]

Choo Ho Jin hopefully that's true, would really good if xiaomi got over with their obsession on 625 chip.

[@Techtablets]

My guess is Xiaomi bought way too many SD625 chips for cheap and need to use up that stock.

[@sali-ali]

Ordered this device from AliExpress can't wait to test it :)

[@vib9025]

same

[@McTobyHipHop]

and i'm waiting your review :)

[@rzrrakib115]

Very nice video. Waiting for a Best phones of 2017 from from u :D

[@xSnowyCatx]

So what we learned today is Larger = better

[@leonesperanza3672]

xSnowyCatx considering the price tho yeah its better

[@captaincal6447]

More expensive = better

[@7gsu]

I must say you are one of the best reviewer. You have covered almost all the aspects with details. Bravo. Keep up the good work. I appreciate your best work. Could you do a indepth review of Redmi 5 and also a comparison of both Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus.

[@MateuszPonikowski]

I have R5+ model with 4GB RAM. Charging from 58% to 95% took 39 minutes. I used the QC 3.0 charger from Nubia

[@AnshumanBisoyi]

So detailed review man I liked it. Looks like you are new. (because of less suscribers I'm saying) Improve your style of saying a little bit and then have some attractive things in your channel. All the best!

[@Lucad2278]

Nice review as always. Are you in Valencia Spain? Cheers

[@ProtoDeVNan0]

Note 4X is on a sale now so getting Note 4X might be a better idea right now, but R5+ isn't that bad. Lack of USB Type C is bit annoying. I charge all my devices with the same Quick Charger that has Type C and now I will have to use one more cable for the R5+.. bottom bezel could be a tiny bit smaller too. But it's nice to see that Xiaomi is using 18:9 in cheaper phones. Hopefully they will make a 200-250 USD Redmi Note 5 that will have USB Type C and maybe bit smaller bezel and bigger battery like Mi Max 2. Then I will sell R5+ and get Redmi Note 5 instead 😃. It's nice that Your review is honest. We need that critique to make Xiaomi improve their products/firmware.

[@Daemonarch2k6]

I hope they will fix the gps-issue soon, because that's the only downer for me...

[@techgajetworld]

Perfect performance and review 👍

[@AwaisMahmood57]

@TechTablets.com, have you reviewed the Mi A1? Thanks for all the great content and keep them coming :)

[@Techtablets]

I reviewed the Mi 5X which is basically the same phone just with MIUI instead of Android One.

[@Xelios26]

There we go, Xiaomi producing same phones all over again. I have Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x. A lot of bugs. Proximity sensor, gps etc. The thing you were mentioning with keyboard, it's not a problem with Skype, it's Miui's problem with Gboard. If it wasn't for the Miui, phone would perform much faster and better. 4X is my second Xiaomi phone and next one, I will be in for a brand change. Cheers. :)

[@Techtablets]

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus review, this mobile apparently replaces the Redmi Note 5? Where buy the global ROM version: www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_1396524.html?lkid=12402392 Timecodes: 01:05 - Screen 02:17 - Design 05:00 - ROM Performance 07:10 - Benchmarks 08:12 - Battery Life 09:03 - Charging times 09:29 - Audio 10:04 - Gaming 10:28 - Camera Samples 12:29 - Conclusion 14:15 - Pros & Cons

[@FreakyShirley]

The Global ROM for this device are ready to be download on their website

[@Savalan91]

Redmi 5 plus is global or redmi note 5 ? which one?

[@luvzkitahart7046]

what should i buy in terms of camera watching you tube movies between this redmi 5 plus or ulephone 3s tnx for your responce by the way sir nice review keep up the goodwork,,😊😊

[@pramadhikafkw]

if only Redmi 5 using usb C 😂

[@darpinian1]

The Mi Note 3 exists...lol. Its $300 and it has the better experience and the best camera you can find under $600. All with SND 660

[@flipp081]

darpinian1 Mi Note 3 is perfect except for the lack of a 18:9 bezelless screen.

[@darpinian1]

I prefer the gestures and hardware buttons over the on screen buttons. The front facing finger print scanner is worth it. I'm not entirely sold n the 18:9 feel at this point. It is nice and does give a good aesthetic but I do prefer a one handed approach to using a phone.

[@flipp081]

Agree on the hardware buttons. I will soon get my Redmi 5 Plus från Goldway. This will be the first 18:9 for me. If the 5.99 18:9 screen dosent feel any better than a standard 5.5" phone I will sell it and buy a Mi Note 3.

[@darpinian1]

Taller but slimmer does have its perks when it comes to reaching across the screen with one hand. But not when it comes to reaching top to bottom. I have big hands but I find that I'm constantly re-adjusting my grip with 18:9 where as its not a problem with 16:9. This is especially noticeable when it comes to phones like the Mate 10 which has a bottom mounted finger print scanner. It forces you to hold it low in the hand which makes it feel top heavy, constantly tipping back. I prefer smaller phones though so I guess it comes down to what you like. i enjoy the regular Pixel 2 over the Pixel 2 XL.

[@flipp081]

I like bigger phones. I currently own a Mi 5s but I liked Mi 5s Plus more. Sold 5s Plus and bought 5s only for the superior camera but I miss the big screen and great battery life of 5s Plus. I hope that Redmi 5 Plus will feels as good as 5s Plus but im not sure if 18:9 will be my cup of tea.

[@cebutours8845]

PERFECT REVIEW WITH TIMESKIP OPTIONS

[@UnianuAndrei]

Watched the review again now in 2020 :D I found one at 60$ brand new! Couldn't resist :D

[@winterfrost8623]

Could you make a top of the best phones under 300$ (in your opinion)? it would be really helpful :D

[@shifty277]

I'M GENUINELY not a fan of the mobile industry changing all screens to the new 18 by 9 screen aspect ratio. This affects videos and photos viewed on the devices, as well as capturing material on those devices whilst inadvertently creating new video/still resolutions. 16 by 9 is the standard and manufacturers are just ignoring this to create "new" features to sell more phones. I think my S7 edge unlocked with Nova Launcher is lb for lb the best device and is going to be lasting me another 3 years easily. Big fan of this review, nice and honest and seemingly a little ease off the gas from the success of the Note 4 and it's variants. Thumbs up.

[@attomicchicken]

Ryan im ok with it and actually would prefer a thinner bezel to screen ratio. Do you have the same hang ups with watching 4:3 content?

[@shifty277]

I meant 18:9. I don't watch any 4:3 content at all.

[@attomicchicken]

Ryan yes but there was a period of time when consumers moved to 16:9 and video was still at 4:3 I'm asking if the black pillar bars bother you Or would you rather the manufacturers didn't push a standard (which is widely adopted thesedays) and rather watch it at the original square format?

[@shifty277]

With relation to video on phones none of the video I watch has any black bars with the 16:9 ratio. So no it doesn't bother me.

[@attomicchicken]

Ryan very insular. So then what is the problem of the new aspect ratio if it currently doesn't affect you in any way? Is it that you feel you would not be able to find a device at the 16:9 format in the future or perhaps that the medium wouldn't adapt to 18:9 in a timely manner?

[@807800]

Regarding the wifi, i think it's simply because it doesn't support wireless AC, unlike the Mi Max 2. And also quite surprising the Display is worse than Note 4X, but that make sense if this isn't Note 4X replacement. Which mean we would probably see Redmi Note 5 with wireless AC and Snapdragon 636 and similar or better screen than Note 4X ( at least, i hope so).

[@imranhq13]

this is note 5 replacement lol

[@807800]

did you even read what i post above?.

[@lumar_music]

True. No AC, only bgn ffs :S. This is new name for note series.

[@brokenlawshaw]

It's a good phone for this price point. In this case, Samsung would be selling these specs for $500+. Only CPU is mid-level but all the other specs and stuff still manage up for this reasonable price!

[@FREAZ225]

Thanks for this test. I ordered this phone usd 179.99 but I canceled my order because the phone did not convince me. I had a redmi note 4 and since I was waiting for the redmi note 5, but this redmi 5 more do not please me at all compared to Note 4. Seriously xiaomi did not meet our needs in terms of exigency. this phone is no match for HONOR 7X. if xiaomi does not get out of here another mid-range phone I go to the competition or I pay the Mi A1.

[@evoGage]

Chris, I'm think of picking up this or the Mi Max 2. Which one do you think its better overall in your opinion?

[@junnelgaramay799]

Do you had Any Raffle for Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus ? I really want to have one , because I Can't Afford buying Redmi 5 plus because im just a Students thats why I always watched your unboxing videos to be able to see the amazing features of every Xiaomi phone :) im From Philippines :)

[@iraqisoldier7404]

From iraq... Following u.... Like for u 👍👍

[@iraqisoldier7404]

qwerty ✌️😎

[@danishdezembro1116]

Yeah sure snd 625 for you is overused...but for average and super budget people... It's really good

[@ajc4477]

Just received mine from Honorbuy. I have to say I'm very impressed with it so far, the screen is bright and sharp and I've not experienced any lag at all. Incidentally my WiFi and GPS is flawless. is there a possibility that your unit is faulty?

[@krollpeter]

Could you please do a quick follow-up with the latest firmware? Antutu, Skype bug, GPS accuracy, camera focus.

[@amirulhamizan1789]

What is the best value phone 2017 . Under $200,$300,$400 . Maybe you can make a video related to this.

[@DoodleDoo]

there is no best value phone. everyone's needs are different. you have to decide yourself which phone you like most considering your budget.

[@DucSector]

Meizu M6 Note

[@DoodleDoo]

mkbhd is a sellout. how can it be "best" when phones like g5s plus clearly have better cameras?

[@BrendanxP]

Under 250 definitely Xiaomi Mi A1.

[@ChubbyChecker182]

Redmi 4x (3gb /4gb version) has blown me away, and not too big either

[@crimsonprincetr5844]

Too late, I bought this instead of the Redmi note 4x and the Mi 5x 😂. But at least it's cheaper here in China (got it for less than 200 bucks). So far I have no complaints. Good build quality, decent camera (but I don't care about the camera anyway), the screen's pretty nice, excellent battery life, performance are better than what I expected from a mid-range device (to think that it can run MIUI 9 that smoothly that's quite impressive 😂). The loudspeakers are meh but at least there's the headphone jack.

[@anggatape]

nice for the video still love my black mi max 2 😁 ps. please review lenovo P2 😚

[@user-vc7ep7xj7s]

Ive been follwing you since the start and i have the Redmi 3 Pro Global version and want to upgrade now. What do you recommend now?

[@Abduu9x]

Thanks for the review Think I'll get on once it's in my country

[@Mkbsurfacing]

great honest reviews im looking to buy a phone around £200 mark im in uk what would you say is best phone

[@07szn]

Excellent detail review. Love it

[@denisglogic4559]

Chris, I found this phone on AliExpress(3/32 Gb version) for 130 euros.The cheapest redmi note 4x costs around 120 euros (both HK Goldway).Which one would you buy if the price difference is that low?

[@Techtablets]

I would still go for the Redmi Note 4X as in my testing the battery life is better.

[@TMCHL]

Ultra Honest Review Many thanks for sharing :)

[@Halliwell66]

Since I won't be ordering 5 Plus so what do I go for Note 4x (4/64GB version) OR LeEco Max 2 OR LeEco Pro 3 (just watched the reviews). Using the phone exclusively for gaming.

[@ddaavveeful]

Halliwell66 leeco phones have superior specs for the price. But u will get 0 phone support, especially regarding software. I'm using le max 2 and it's a really solid phone for the last 12 months.

[@ashwinkoshti9991]

Gaming performance along with battery drain review please, its good to see you play world of tanks, i would request you to include that game in gaming review, it has a bunch of graphics setting and might be helpful in determining the chips graphical prowess. Thank you for the video.

[@touhiduzzamantouhid4847]

Epic comparison!! SD835 vs 625!! 800$ vs 200$ Haha you made my day

[@avalanche222]

It's 12% more pixels to push comparing to Redmi Note 4 hence battery life difference. Miui 9 might have some impact too of course.

[@Techtablets]

I thinks it's more MIUI 9 because the move from MIUI 8 to 9 on my M iMax 2 I've lost a good 20% battery.

[@andybanda2701]

Interested in buying the redmi 5plus, but comparing to mi max2...in terms of screen brightness, how does it fare? Which one would you pick?

[@PlatinumState]

Definitely my next phone. The gps is my only concern, hopefully they fix it

[@angelme5692]

The lag on the keyboard and Skype is a MIUI issue. I have tested it on vanilla android, on Sony smartphones, Samsung smartphones etc... Only Xiaomi smartphones experience lag on Google keyboard with the Slype app.

[@ashleyjones4955]

I was going to ask about GPS, thanks man

[@Eatingallthecookies]

Thanks for the Great Review 👍

[@gokulkkd]

Awesome Review bro

[@donaldkelly5376]

I agree with you about on screen keys, don't like them and never will. I wish we could have the option to use them or not as in the first OnePlus device, not sure if they still have that option though. Strange that most photos of this phone I have seen show no on screen keys at all, there must be an option to hide them while on the home screen.

[@IarlaithMcNamara90]

Which would you personally choose between this Redmi 5 plus and the Mi Max 2?

[@irekirek123]

Qualcomm sold 1bilion SD625 chips I think Xiaomi bought half of those.

[@ppsvandijk]

Compliments for the oerfect mix with which way you point out relative weaknesse:, confirmed by technical research results and proving demonstrations.

[@praneshaditya4011]

New rumors indicated that note 5 gonna released in early January with mi max 3

[@Techtablets]

Hope so! I'm really looking forward to the Mi Max 3 as a Max 1 and 2 owner.

[@lumar_music]

Source?

[@ajaytalpada7955]

Wow Nice Super review Sir what the India launch date

[@fahrikaka]

I guess that’s just a sacrifice that Xiaomi had to make for this Redmi Phone, to get 18:9 screen, maybe they had to use one thats not really great on viewing angle and color space, and to have a good specs they have to skimp on some things, and thats probably the phone connectivity to everything

[@bithigamer]

I don't know why are so sceptical about such budget phones.....We shouldn't expect flagship features in such budget phones,which is just 150-180 dollar....

[@suroy-suroysamindanaovlog714]

Hi nice review.. Can i ask,,name of the game in 21sec.?

[@cyruspalanca5323]

Wow! This phone is amazing! How much this phone in the Philippines?

[@Lodimaster]

Cyrus Palanca Around 8-11k Pesos

[@dovstruzer3610]

THANX GOOD AND USEFULL REVIEW

[@tkobosz]

Hi! Still waiting for Mi Note 3 full review... :)

[@bilelbeavis977]

I assume you are in the UK with this phone, so are you saying I will easily get 4G or 3G? Cos for some reason whenever I read up about Xiaomi phones it gives the impression that some countries won't be able to push 4G? Please get back to me. Thanks

[@zulhelmi1996]

As the miA1 new android o update bring quick charge support to the phone. I think that miA1 is a better phone than this apart from the new 18:9 thing

[@mrinalchoudhury7423]

Android O uodate on mi a1 didn't enable fast changing i just checked now it still max out at 1400mAh it should be around 2000mAh to be called fast charging

[@max-lee]

1400mah? Did you use quick charge charger to test it? If you use the stock charger then of course that's what you gonna get.

[@mrinalchoudhury7423]

Crazy Horsea29 ya i have a aukey q.c 3.0 certified charger

[@BrendanxP]

I just received the update and QC does work on the Mi A1.

[@mrinalchoudhury7423]

Brendan Dijkstra have you checked the reading through Amper app??? It should be more than 2000mAh to be called q.c

[@TechSignn]

For that price what did you expect? 🤔

[@amazingboy3763]

4gb ram available 1.3

[@lolenas]

Amazing boy lol my 1.5year old mi max has 1.7gb free ram no factory reset 18months of usage :D looking for new cheap phone redmi 5 plus 3/32 130£ mi1a 4/32 143£ mi note 3 217£ 5plus large 6inch screen that i prefer mi1a fast charge, better build guality note 3 OIS,fast charge,and sd 660 :D

[@rogue_spirit]

GPS apparently fixed. Now it's 3m accuracy.

[@ivagoo]

Should i choose Redmi 5 or Redmi 5 Plus for my daily?

[@callmev.2397]

Should I get the redmi 5 plus or mi max 2? I just can't decide.

[@electro5707]

Hello, i'm hesitating between mi a1 or redmi 5 plus , i set my budget for 280 euros. wat you think?

[@rztrzt]

Have you ever reviewed the Meizu M6 Note? I'm itching to buy this phone...

[@Techtablets]

I haven't sorry, but other Meizu's and they are good phones. Just don't like the OS so much.

[@breaklaw93]

If you buy Xiaomi Redmi 5 in 2018 people will think its a 1 years old smartphone.

[@FerlianSatria]

thanks. that's really helped me

[@MitoTrefalt]

Hello. A great review! Thank you! I can inform you that there was an update, which fixed the GPS problem, and not it works normal. Is it possible that you please do the battery test again, comparing it with Redmi Note 4x? I am really struggling which one to buy, and my first priority is the battery life. Or can anyone else help me? Please :-)

[@Techtablets]

MY wife has the Redmi Note 4X. But from my tests, the smaller screen and pixels means slightly better battery life. My test I got 14 hours SOT, much more than the Redmi 5 Plus here with a similar test, but on different MIUI versions. Redmi Note 4X no doubt in my mind would still win in terms of battery life.

[@WilfredZweverink]

Nice one, thanks!

[@samuelrodriguezcarrillo3240]

Is that a launcher? Wich OS is that? It comes pre-installed on the xiaomi?

[@BokuraStyle]

entonces, de todos los Xiaomi, ¿Cual crees que sea el que mejor da precio - calidad? ¡Saludos!

[@youcefHachemiBouzid]

Uh! don't u think that the battery difference with the note 4 isn't because android version but the screen size.

[@CZARNYEU]

Is it better option than A1?

[@oliverjimenez4500]

which one is best? Mi a1 vs Redmi 5 plus?

[@aljayalmazan6494]

I'm really confused right now :-( Redmi 5 Plus or Honor 7X?? Help please.

[@michaelorlain4262]

hey bro, what do u think? redmi 5 plus or mia1??

[@leowong8777]

Mi A1

[@hermanstokbrood]

Mi A1 for sure.

[@crimsonprincetr5844]

Mi a1

[@Zean_Luke]

Very nice design i love that style of phones now bezeless is the future trend. Very bad specs period.

[@ansarali2218]

Bro which better mi note 3 or redmi 5 plus ?

[@qwerty19811]

There will be a Redmi Note 5. If there wasn't, this 5 Plus would have had better specs. Carbon based lifeforms fan too huh?

[@despairgaming6669]

Am good with the viewing angle, don't want strangers on public transit peeking over.

[@Daemonarch2k6]

I like the song while the fotos are running, can i please have that name?

[@cva6767]

Hey! Nice review Can you unboxing and reviewing honour view 10 mobile..... 😊😊😊

[@robertkubrick3738]

I'm not sure about the 2:1. Maybe I would get the 6.99 inch screen Mi Max 3 when it arrives.

[@shivamdebnath8025]

Which is the best between Mi a1 vs Redmi note 4

[@harriskhan6787]

I love the way you say "Metal" sexy accent

[@shad8x936]

I always thought you were against all that click-baity titles, thumbnails and such, but here we are, haha. I dont think its that bad tho, just that "!?" annoys me personaly. Apart from that, great review as always. Il wait till end of June and if we dont hear anything about Note 5 il go with upcoming Elephone S9.

[@shad8x936]

Yeah, looks like He removed that exclamation mark, how nice of him, haha.

[@chawit2768]

Hi.. Did your redmi 5 plus have a problem with notification for Outlook , Gmail application?

[@DanielpazTQ]

Oh my... those viewing angles are quite rubbish, don't they? Have you tried other 2:1 midrange phones? Even the Redmi 5 might be different. I mean, that high-resolution trend is quite pointless. It's all about ppi. Everything around 300 is totally fine, if you can live without VR. I'm more worried about the viewing angles. Are they better on the smaller version? Maybe the Honor 7X...

[@JuanSanchez-rb4qu]

Is the camera on this phone better than the one on the Note4x?

[@samfisher210]

Price on official mi website is 126 $ , so technically we are being robbed by someone.

[@thecat4272]

What's better? This or Elephone S8?

[@RafalBorowski]

So the Redmi Note 4x Global and 5 Plus Global (both 3/32) are pretty much the same price +/- 10$... 10 bucks is not much so,.... which one? Since they are pretty much the same? I kinda wnat the 18:9 but the physical buttons always were superior to me... dunno...

[@areco]

Redmi note 4 have massive community. You can install now android 8.1 and it's fully working. I am using custom Rom my self and divide is smooth. And battery life awesome. Just visit xda for redmi note 4.

[@RafalBorowski]

Piotr Piotrowski Nah reinstall rom is fine for me. Especially that Redmi series does not have NFC so Android Pay is a no go (Android Pay does not work on rooted devices - i tried on HTC m7/8)... but man... I really like the BIG real estate of the screen.... I'm tored... I ordered Note 4 for my mother in law, will come in a week so I will see it and then decide I think.... BTW. Piotr... you can write to me in Polish :P PS. You're using the XiaomiPolska Rom or other from XDA?

[@areco]

Rafal Borowski I know man, it's English speaking thred that's why I'm using English. I'm on xda 7.1.2 dotOS system coz it's working well, KZbin background player, magisk, xposed modules. Good battery performance and its snapy. Best Rom so far.

[@RafalBorowski]

Ah ok... I'm now on SlimRom, and while not bad it kinda has it's own quirks.... not changing it since it's like a week till I order a new phone an I don't want to mess up all the Auth apps etc. so... I'll live with that for a little more.... But as far as the Nore 4 is sexy (again I will see myself when my mother in law gets it) the 18:9 ratio seems sooooooo nice.... ech.... I will probably regret it but for now... 5 Plus it is...