Xiaomi unveils 18:9 screen-clad Redmi 5, Redmi 5 Plus; know specs, features

Though the company did not reveal India launch timeline, the devices are expected to be launched in India by early next year

Xiaomi has unveiled the next generation Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus with future-inspired 18:9 ultra-wide screen aspect ratio in China. The budget smartphone sports metal unibody design and boots Android-based MIUI 9 operating system out of the box.

In terms of specifications, the Redmi 5 sports a 5.7-inch screen of HD+ resolution. The device becomes the first budget smartphone from the stable of Xiaomi to sport 18:9 aspect ratio, which reduces the bezels size and accommodates larger display in compact body with fingerprint scanner housed at the back. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 450 SoC, an octa-core processor