Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Philippines Price and Release Date Guesstimate, Full Specs

If Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X and Apple iPhone X had a child together, it would mostly look like the all-new Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. I mean, just look at it.

Update as of May 11, 2018: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has just officially been announced in the Philippines as Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. It will be available across the country within this month with an official suggested retail price of just PHP 11,990! Believe it!

This model has just been officially launched in India and it's already getting a lot of rave reviews.

And why not? It comes with a slew of cool features that we expect from an Android smartphone released in 2018.

 I would like to give credit to BeeBom of India for all images that I used in this blog post.

Large 18:9 Aspect Ratio Display? Check! This one has a massive 5.99-inch FullHD+ 1080 x 2160 pixels IPS panel that gives maximum viewing space while keeping the phone's footprint manageable.

Dual Rear Camera Module? Check! Redmi Note 5 Pro comes replete with 12 MegaPixel f/2.2 PDAF shooter plus a 5 MegaPixel f/2.0 secondary optic that work together to deliver luscious bokeh effect in portrait shots.

Large Battery? Check! This handset is powered by a large non-removable 4,000 mAh Li-Po pack that ensures extended uptime, giving you peace of mind while on the road and away from an electrical outlet or powerbank.

Good Set of Internal Hardware? Yes! This model runs its MIUI-skinned Android 7.1.2 Nougat operating system with an Octa-Core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 and Adreno 509 based Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 processor, has 4GB and 6GB RAM options, and comes with 64GB of onboard storage expandable using the secondary nanoSIM slot that can also take in a microSD card.

And finally: It looks good! The shell is crafted from aluminum and you have that oblong camera module that serves as the model's distinguishing design element.

Now that Xiaomi has an authorized reseller outlet in the Philippines, I hope they'll start prioritizing our country in terms of product releases. That said, if and when this smartphone gets launched here by late Q1 2018 or early Q2, I think the 4GB RAM version will go for around Php 12,000 while the 6GB variant should be roughly Php 15,000.

TechPinas Smartphone Technical Specifications Table
Product Name	Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Main Category	Big Battery Android Smartphone with 18:9 Display and Dual Rear Camera Module
Dimensions	158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm
Weight	181 grams
Display	5.99 inches, FullHD+ 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 Aspect Ratio, IPS LCD, 403 ppi
Screen-To-Body Ratio	77.4 %
Screen Protection	Gorilla Glass (TBS)
Protection Against Elements	Not Dust-and-Water-Resistant
Front Camera	20 MegaPixels, f/2.2, Soft LED Flash
Rear Camera	Dual Camera Module: 12 MegaPixels (f/2.2, PDAF) + 5 MegaPixels (f/2.0), LED flash
Operating System	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
User Interface	MIUI 9
Chipset	Octa-Core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260, Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636
GPU	Adreno 509
RAM	4GB and 6GB options
ROM	64GB
microSD Card Slot	via Hybrid Secondary SIM slot, Up to 256GB
Battery	Non-Removable 4,000 mAh Li-Po
Charging Port	microUSB 2.0
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5.0
4G LTE	Cat13
Dual SIM Capability	Yes, 2X nanoSIM
Gyroscope	Yes
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes, Back
Facial Recognition	Yes, via OTA update
Shell Material	Aluminum, Glass
Colors	Champagne Gold, Rose Gold, Black, Lake Blue
Price	Official: 4GB RAM - $215 USD 6GB RAM - $260 USD PH Guesstimate: 4GB RAM - Php 12,000 to Php 13,000 6GB RAM - Php 14,000 to Php 15,000 Official Price in the Philippines as Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: PHP 11,990
Availability in The Philippines	Q1 2018 or Early Q2 2018 Official Release Date in the Philippines  as Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: May 2018
TechPinas Key Remark	Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is one of the most powerful and feature-packed midrange Android smartphones that the Chinese company has ever released.