Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus with SD625 chip now official in PH too!

Aside from the Redmi 5A, Xiaomi also launched the Redmi 5 Plus in the in the Philippines. It's the bigger brother of the Redmi 5 with better overall specs.

Redmi 5 Plus

In case you missed it, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is of the first phones by Xiaomi with a FullView screen. It highlights a 5.99-inch FHD+ 18:9 screen aspect ratio with much slimmer bezels than your conventional smartphone.

It also has a 2.0GHz 625 octa-core processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB expandable storage, and 4,000mAh battery. It also highlights a 12MP PDAF main camera, 5MP selfie shooter, LTE connectivity, fingerprint scanner, IR blaster, and Nougat based MIUI 9 skin.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Specs

Display: 5.99-inch FHD+ IPS 2160 x 1440 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass at 282 ppi 

CPU: 2.0GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor 

GPU: Adreno 506

RAM: 4GB

ROM: 64GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 128GB

Rear Camera: 12MP f/2.2 w/ PDAF and LED flash

Selfie Camera: 5MP f/2.0 w/ LED flash

Battery: 4,000mAh

OS: Android 7.1.2 Nougat w/ MIUI 9

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, 4G LTE w/ VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, OTG, GPS, A-GPS, dual SIM (hybrid)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: Fingerprint sensor, IR Blaster

Dimensions: 158.5 x 75.45 x 8.05 mm

Weight: 180 g

Price: PHP 9,990

It will be available at Xiaomi Mi Stores in the Philippines store starting March 17 for just PHP 9,990! It will be also bundled with an ultra-slim case inside the box.

Xiaomi also announced that Mi products will be available at both Shopee and Lazada Philippines online.