Redmi Note 4 vs Redmi Note 5/Pro: should I upgrade?

Finally, Xiaomi has launched its new smartphones. Here they are Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro. After the launching of Redmi’s both devices the question raise in users mind that should they upgrade their Redmi Note 4 or not?

Now let’s look out the specification of both devices.

Let’s see the brief specification of Redmi Note 4:

Xiaomi has launched Redmi Note 4 in three variant 2GB/16GB, 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB. The screen ratio of this device was 16:9 (1080 X 1920p) and the size of all variants was 5.5 inch. It has snapdragon 625 chipset.

Now, it runs MIUI 9 based on android Nougat, battery capacity 4100mAh, a 5MP front camera and 13MP rear camera, supports hybrid sim slot. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, Infrared, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G (with supports LTE). Sensor on the phone include Compass, Proximity, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.

Let’s look out the specification of Redmi Note 5:

Xiaomi has launched Redmi Note 5 in two variant 3GB/32GB at Price of Rs. 9,999 and 4GB/64GB at price of Rs. 11,999. The screen ratio of this device was 18:9 full HD+ resolution and the size of all variants was 5.99 inch. It also has snapdragon 625 chipset.

It also runs MIUI 9 based on android Nougat, battery capacity 4000mAh and Xiaomi claims the battery is good for around 14 hours of video playback and 8 hours of continuous gaming.

Redmi Note 5 has a 5MP front camera with LED flash to improve your selfies and 12MP rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture, supports hybrid sim slot. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, Infrared, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G (with supports LTE). Sensor on the phone include Compass, Proximity, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.

Now, let’s look out brief specs of Redmi Note 5 Pro:

         

Xiaomi has also launched Redmi Note 5 Pro in two variant 4GB/64GB at Price of Rs. 13,999 and 6GB/64GB at Price of Rs. 16,999. The screen ratio of this device was 18:9 full HD+ resolution and the size of all variants was 5.99 inch. It also has snapdragon 636 chipset that has better GPU, improved LTE modem, and supports Bluetooth 5.

Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 20MP front camera for better selfies and 12MP + 5MP Dual rear camera delivers high quality images in low light conditions. Pairing high-quality SONY and SAMSUNG sensors offers a depth of field.

The Pro model also supports hybrid sim slot. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, Infrared, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G (with supports LTE). Sensor on the phone include Compass, Proximity, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.

But Redmi Note 5 Pro doesn’t have Type C port.

Now, the question is should I upgrade my Redmi Note 4 or not?

In my opinion, No

You shouldn’t upgrade your Redmi Note 4 into Redmi Note 5.

But if you want to upgrade your Redmi note 4 then go for Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Why?

Because there are lot of similarities in Redmi Note 4 and Redmi Note 5. In Redmi Note 5 you get 18:9 screen ratio while as in Redmi Note 4 you get 16:9 screen ratio. In Redmi Note 5 they give you a better camera experience than Redmi Note 4.

Otherwise, why you spend your money and get same features.

Both the devices have same processor and also runs MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat. Both devices have same design from backside.

Xiaomi also not give dual camera in Redmi Note 5 but they gave in Mi A1.

Also Xiaomi Give 5MP front camera in Redmi Note 5 while as they gave 16MP front camera in Redmi Y1.

   So, According to my opinion you shouldn’t upgrade your Redmi Note 4 into Redmi Note 5.

But if you want to upgrade your Redmi Note 4 then go for Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Because in Redmi Note 5 Pro you get a better CPU performance because Redmi Note 5 Pro has snapdragon 636 chipset that has better GPU. It gives better contrast than Redmi Note 5.

Redmi note 5 Pro has better camera then Redmi Note 5. Redmi Note 5 Pro has 20MP front camera with portrait mode and dual rear camera.

Bottom Line

If you want to upgrade then go for Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Comparison

Specification	Redmi Note 4	Redmi Note 5	Redmi Note 5 Pro
CPU	Snapdragon 625	Snapdragon 625	Snapdragon 636
Front Camera	5 MP	5 MP	20 MP
Rear Camera	13 MP	12 MP	12 + 5 MP Dual
Display Size	5.5 inch	5.99 inch	5.99 inch
Screen Ratio	16:9	18:9	18:9
Battery	4100mAH	4000mAH	4000mAH

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