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Xiaomi Redmi 5

Released: January 1, 2017
Discontinued

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Display

5.7"

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Capacity

3300 mAh

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Main Camera

12 MP

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RAM

4 GB

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Chipset

Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450

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Charging

10W

Xiaomi Redmi 5 is a smartphone released in 2017 featuring 5.70-inch display, Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 processor, 4GB RAM, 3300mAh battery, 10W fast charging.

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The Xiaomi Redmi 5 is a smartphone from Xiaomi featuring Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 processor, 5.7" IPS_LCD, 12MP camera. Find the latest prices in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt on Wakteey. Below you'll find the full specifications, comparisons, and updated prices for the Xiaomi Redmi 5 in 2026.

🏆 Expert Verdict
3.5/10

If you're thinking about buying the Xiaomi Redmi 5 in 2026, here's a quick answer before you decide 👇

⚠️ Warning

This phone is outdated in 2026 and is not recommended for most users.

You can find much better performance at the same price today. 👇

🟢 Good for
  • Basic use only 📱
🔴 Not ideal for
  • Heavy all-day use
  • Heavy gaming 🎮
  • 5G network users
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Final verdict

Xiaomi Redmi 5 is an outdated phone released in 2017. We don't recommend buying it in 2026 — better options exist at the same price.

Key Specifications

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Display

5.7" IPS_LCD · Hz

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Chipset

Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450

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RAM

2GB / 3GB / 4GB

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Internal Storage

16GB / 32GB / 64GB

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Main Camera

12MP f/2.2

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Capacity

3,300mAh · 10W

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OS

ANDROID Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 11

Features

NFC
5G
Wireless Charging
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
Memory Card
Stereo Speakers
OIS Camera

Available Colors

BlackGoldLight BlueRose Gold

Xiaomi Redmi 5 in detail

Xiaomi Redmi 5 display

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 has a 5.7-inch IPS_LCD display with HD+ resolution. Pixel density is 282 ppi.

Performance

It is powered by the Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm). RAM goes up to 4 GB. Storage starts at 16 GB and goes up to 64 GB (eMMC 5.1), with a microSD slot.

Camera

The main rear camera is 12 MP with f/2.2 aperture. Video tops out at 1080p@30fps. The selfie camera is 5 MP.

Battery & charging

The battery is 3,300 mAh, relatively small, so you may need a top-up during the day. Wired charging is 10W.

Design & software

It weighs 157 g. It runs Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 11.

Price & value

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 costs roughly $539 globally. Local prices in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt change often, so check the Prices tab before you buy.

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