what’s the difference, this is how Redmi 5 Plus is different from Xiaomi Redmi 5

Chinese company Xiaomi launched its two new smartphones Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus in Beijing on Thursday. The design and some specifications of both these smartphones are similar. But there is some important difference between these two phones from screen size to processor. The company recently launched its budget phone Redmi 5A. And looking at the company’s strategy, it is almost certain that both the new Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus will be launched in India soon. Let us know what are the important differences between these two devices of Redmi.

display
First of all, if we talk about display, there is very little difference in the screen size of Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus. Redmi 5 has a 5.7 inch HD + (720×1440 pixels) 18: 9 display. The density of the screen is 282 ppi. Corning Gorilla Glass has been provided for protection on the screen. While Redmi 5 Plus has a 5.99 inch Full HD+ (1080×2160 pixels) 18:9 display. The density of the screen is 403 PPI.

processor
The Redmi 5 is powered by a 1.8 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor while the Redmi 5 Plus is powered by a 2.0 GHz octa-core Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 processor.

RAM and storage
Talking about RAM and inbuilt storage, Redmi 5 has 2 GB RAM and 3 GB RAM. Whereas Redmi 5 Plus will have 3 GB RAM and 4 GB storage options. Talking about storage, Xiaomi Redmi 5 will have the option of 16 GB or 32 GB storage. Apart from this, storage can be increased through microSD card. Redmi 5 Plus has 32 GB or 64 GB inbuilt storage and also has expandable support.

Battery
To provide power in Redmi 5, there is a 3300 mAh battery while Redmi 5 Plus has a 4000 mAh battery. The dimensions of Redmi 5 are 151.8×72.8×7.7 millimeters and weight are 157 grams, while the dimensions of Redmi 5 Plus are 158.5×75.45×8.05 millimeters and weight are 180 grams.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus Price
The price of 2 GB RAM / 16 GB storage of Xiaomi Redmi 5 is 799 Chinese Yuan (about Rs 7,800), while the price of 3 GB RAM / 32 GB storage is 899 Chinese Yuan (about Rs 8,800). The 3 GB RAM / 32 GB storage variant of Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus will be available for 999 Chinese Yuan (about Rs 9,700) while the 4 GB RAM / 64 GB storage variant will be available for 1,299 Chinese Yuan (about Rs 12,700). Both handsets will go on sale in China from December 12 and registrations will start soon. Xiaomi says that a cover will be available free in the box with these smartphones.