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Yes, yes, it's possible to love a phone. Heck, you sleep next to it, don't you? Rate this thread to indicate your love for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, all things considered. A higher rating indicates that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is an incredible phone that you enjoy tremendously. You love it.
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I think more developers will buy this phone and development will be very good than other Redmi phones.

drmuruga said:
I think more developers will buy this phone and development will be very good than other Redmi phones.
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I really hope so. I am going to buy it on first sale.

A mini-review.
Good Evening folks !
A mini-review about the device from a Xiaomi enthusiast !
My second Xiaomi phone (A Mi5 user)
Hope you enjoy reading.
Peace:highfive:
Cheeers !

5/5 so far, phone is amazing for this price.

Based on value, I think it's a solid 4/5, even when factoring in the slightly higher European cost through official retail channels.
This phone really makes you wonder why spend more than 200€, unless you're a heavy gamer or need the latest and greatest Android updates, or the best benchmark scores.
Would be perfect as an Android One device, hence the dropped star, but as it is I can highly recommend the phone to anyone despite MIUI.

I am surprised with great Battery Backup because 8 to 11 hour screen on time.
Camera Outstanding and Fast Camera shutter speed.
Screen Quality And Resolution Far Good.
I am Doubt about Fast Charging in Redmi Note 5 Pro.

I love it. This phone is powerfull in mid range class

"Look" of the device (aesthetics)

Is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro as good-looking as you are (despite your receding hairline, adult-onset acne, and massive weight gain)? Rate this thread to express whether you think the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is attractive. A higher rating indicates that you would even go as far to say that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is a beautiful phone.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

XDA_RealLifeReview said:
Is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro as good-looking as you are (despite your receding hairline, adult-onset acne, and massive weight gain)? Rate this thread to express whether you think the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is attractive. A higher rating indicates that you would even go as far to say that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is a beautiful phone.
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Coming here from the Redmi Note 4 forums, i would like to say that the back easily looks like an iphone X knockoff, The camera module could've looked way better and original if they would have placed it like mi a1, or if they could've changed the position to center. In short i am really let down, with the back panel looks. On the other hands, the Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 plus) looks far more better and has a signature styling to it. Hope that Xiaomi can fix it in the next iteration.

MyNameIsRage said:
Coming here from the Redmi Note 4 forums, i would like to say that the back easily looks like an iphone X knockoff, The camera module could've looked way better and original if they would have placed it like mi a1, or if they could've changed the position to center. In short i am really let down, with the back panel looks. On the other hands, the Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 plus) looks far more better and has a signature styling to it. Hope that Xiaomi can fix it in the next iteration.
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Camera in the centre wastes space for the battery. It is better place near the edge

adfds said:
Camera in the centre wats up space for the battery is better place near the edge
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Bruh, what do you mean?
I understand English, what language is that you wrote?

MyNameIsRage said:
Bruh, what do you mean?
I understand English, what language is that you wrote?
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I think what he meant was it's a waste of space having the camera in the centre as it takes up space that could be better used for the battery.
How true that is I don't know though.

Jenkss said:
I think what he meant was it's a waste of space having the camera in the centre as it takes up space that could be better used for the battery.
How true that is I don't know though.
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Mehh i still can't believe it. Ever popped open the back cover of redmi note 4? (Or have you ever watched a teardown video of redmi note 4) the large battery is easily tucked in the middle of the device. And the top part is occupied by the motherboard. I still don't get the point of that placement . Most of us Indians, and most the top notch indian tech YouTubers, are regarding it as an iPhone x knockoff. :crying:

MyNameIsRage said:
Mehh i still can't believe it. Ever popped open the back cover of redmi note 4? (Or have you ever watched a teardown video of redmi note 4) the large battery is easily tucked in the middle of the device. And the top part is occupied by the motherboard. I still don't get the point of that placement . Most of us Indians, and most the top notch indian tech YouTubers, are regarding it as an iPhone x knockoff. :crying:
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I don't like how it looks either, its resemblance of the iPhone X is evident here, seems like they tried a change to make it look different from the regular Note 5 and they ended up copy-pasting the X.
The influence from Apple it is still there like it is on MIUI

patrick395x said:
I don't like how it looks either, its resemblance of the iPhone X is evident here, seems like they tried a change to make it look different from the regular Note 5 and they ended up copy-pasting the X.
The influence from Apple it is still there like it is on MIUI
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My views are totally in your support. :highfive::silly:

RN 5 PRO is poor peoples iphone X

[email protected] said:
RN 5 PRO is poor peoples iphone X
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Ha ha ha ha..... Thats really awesome. IPhone X of the poor.

[email protected] said:
RN 5 PRO is poor peoples iphone X
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malayali aano?

saliksack said:
malayali aano?
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No,hyderabadi

i mean i still rock my redmi note 3 cause the note 4 was trash bought it flashed RR on it (same rom as my redmi note 3) it felt like trash a downgrade only upgrade was the FULL black color...
SO yeah i like the design of the redmi 5/5 plus. but still dont want a phone with low end s625 cpu. so yeah the redmi note 5 pro with s636 looks like a upgrade and the design is nice, like finger print on the back, 6" but yeah full 4g?? i will wait for that version... but the design looks nice. but still micro usb from what i seen.. no hate atleast i wont have to change cables but yeah USB C would been a smart move... and maybe dual speakers... (with earpiece)

which one is better? black or lake blue?

Always bet on black.

Lake blue is best
Sent from my Redmi Note 5 Pro using Tapatalk

Black is the best because when your screen is off you will feel like you have a bezzel less device

Hi guys!
What do you think about the white (+gold back) version?

The black version is perfect for me over upgrade to my Redmi Note 4, flahed RR on both.
The 1 major flaw to me is the white only LED notification Xiaomi chose to put on the Note 5 Pro. I didn't know and turned out as a surprise to me after I bought the phone.

[email protected] said:
RN 5 PRO is poor peoples iphone X
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Don't call it 'poor'
Even if I have 3000$ to spend on a phone, I would pick Redmi note 5 pro.
It's pointless to spend so much on phones for extra unused speed and camera.
I would buy the best DSLR & powerful PC/Laptop with the leftover money instead of spending on useless processing power in phones.
I would call it 'I phone X' for elite and people who demand freedom

Overall love

Yes, yes, it's possible to love a phone. Heck, you sleep next to it, don't you? Rate this thread to indicate your love for the Nokia 7.1, all things considered. A higher rating indicates that the Nokia 7.1 is an incredible phone that you enjoy tremendously. You love it.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

Uhm, I don't understand: has the Nokia 7 Plus not seen a worldwide release?
The 7+ is older but:
Has the snapdragon 660 vs 636 (you can play Asphalt 9 on High Quality).
No notch.
No glass backplate.
Costs 310 instead of 349.
This new 7.1 does not make sense in the HMD Nokia line up, it is the successor of the 7 (no global release), nearly identical to the Nokia 6.1/2018 and is more expensive/less worth than the 7 plus from last year!
How can you love this phone?
Even the Nokia 8 (Snapdragon 835, OLED) is cheaper now.

the phone is overrated, i'll wait the price drop to 289 for the 64GB version, just my opinion

Gae_One said:
the phone is overrated, i'll wait the price drop to 289 for the 64GB version, just my opinion
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7 plus doesn't have US LTE bands. This one does.
Whoops, that reply is to the first post.

I pre ordered the midnight blue after watching a few videos, but second guessing my color choice. I’m warming up to the steel color. Being in the US, none of the other Nokia’s they brought here interested me, but seems like Nokia knocked it out with this one.
For someone that cares only about processor and RAM, there’s other options with trade offs, but I look at the whole package and this seems very well rounded with all the features you need for day-to-day use.
camera specs look good
beautiful design
$350 USD seems fair
4gb/64gb
headphone jack
Android One (!)
flagship build quality
NFC
real time HDR
modern 19:9 ratio
SD card support
all sensors seem to be inside.
not phablet sized
Notch doesn’t bother me and I actually prefer a phone to have one now. I tried to go back notchless, and it bothered me seeing all that unused space up top.

Nokia 6.1 is an affordable option,
It's a good phone for my grandma as she at most uses at most 5 apps.
3GB of ram can is not really enough for daily usage, it'll freeze/lockup sometimes
I had to change the background tasks limit it to 3 for my dad.
Nokia 7.1 is a much better device imo
I don't mind the notch, I can do with or without,
it's a necessary design choice for many manufacturers who wants to make smaller phones with higher screen display ratio,
this will continue until we have in-display Camera/Sensors/(Speakers?)
then we might see it mostly disappear with only few makers appealing to a niche crowd who likes them for aesthetic reasons.
It sits right between $450-500 flagship killers, (Oneplus 6)
and motorola G6 (this design... I'd take the notch over that any second)
this one is $350,
nice aluminum frame and design
has a good camera (most phones in this range have just okay cameras)
guarantee monthly security updates, and major updates over 2 years
4gb/64gb is now considered minimum for daily usage, I can't go with anything less...
Dual SIM
HDR 10bit with that nice LCD display
...etc

cocopwr said:
Nokia 6.1 is an affordable option,
It's a good phone for my grandma as she at most uses at most 5 apps.
3GB of ram can is not really enough for daily usage, it'll freeze/lockup sometimes
I had to change the background tasks limit it to 3 for my dad.
Nokia 7.1 is a much better device imo
I don't mind the notch, I can do with or without,
it's a necessary design choice for many manufacturers who wants to make smaller phones with higher screen display ratio,
this will continue until we have in-display Camera/Sensors/(Speakers?)
then we might see it mostly disappear with only few makers appealing to a niche crowd who likes them for aesthetic reasons.
It sits right between $450-500 flagship killers, (Oneplus 6)
and motorola G6 (this design... I'd take the notch over that any second)
this one is $350,
nice aluminum frame and design
has a good camera (most phones in this range have just okay cameras)
guarantee monthly security updates, and major updates over 2 years
4gb/64gb is now considered minimum for daily usage, I can't go with anything less...
Dual SIM
HDR 10bit with that nice LCD display
...etc
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Agree with this whole post. Only other phone I would see as a viable alternative for US users is the Blu Vivo XI+ and not sure I'd trust Blu.

Note on 7.1 Setup:
While unboxing, when phone says Update is available and starts downloading it, avoid hitting "pause" as it causes phone to go in a loop, and will require a restart to "set up" the phone.

do you buy this phone today?

I need change my nubia z11 mini s, the volume of calls is unusable is so low, never was good at all. I have found an offer about 200 euros is like new on amazon, i was looking to get redmi note 7pro, xiaomi 8 or meizu 16 I love meizu design and camera looks pretty nice but lacks of support and scene. Maybe in a future I will buy nokia 9 pureview.
I am not sure about to do, I had a desire and keeping good memories. But it just have one camera, could i have bouquet efect pictures? The frames really doesn't like me but and size. I am looking as well a good mic for calls, before the z11 I had a sony z3c and as well fails on mic calls was horrible in the end of phone live.
The phone is still worth it? Seems that doesn't have too may scene and rooms. In Spain this brand is dead literally really few people have it.
Do still buy it nowdays?
Thank you
Edit: I can buy brand new mi8 about 300 euros, mi mix 2s 290 euros or htc u11 like new on amazon about 200 euros. Which do you prefer?

If you don't mind missing regular updates, buy u11.

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If you don't mind missing regular updates, buy u11.
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Thank you to replay, I'm checkings phones, I wonder if buy a xiaomi mi mis 2s for 290 euros or u11 for 200 euros... Really if the rom works ok Í don't mind about updates.

NeoDJW said:
If you don't mind missing regular updates, buy u11.
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I agree.
U11 has really a great camera, that can not be compared with other mobiles mentioned.
Also system is really fluid and user experience is very polished.
Last year from U11 I went for Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S: i kept it about a month then got a U12+

pibcs81 said:
I need change my nubia z11 mini s, the volume of calls is unusable is so low, never was good at all. I have found an offer about 200 euros is like new on amazon, i was looking to get redmi note 7pro, xiaomi 8 or meizu 16 I love meizu design and camera looks pretty nice but lacks of support and scene. Maybe in a future I will buy nokia 9 pureview.
I am not sure about to do, I had a desire and keeping good memories. But it just have one camera, could i have bouquet efect pictures? The frames really doesn't like me but and size. I am looking as well a good mic for calls, before the z11 I had a sony z3c and as well fails on mic calls was horrible in the end of phone live.
The phone is still worth it? Seems that doesn't have too may scene and rooms. In Spain this brand is dead literally really few people have it.
Do still buy it nowdays?
Thank you
Edit: I can buy brand new mi8 about 300 euros, mi mix 2s 290 euros or htc u11 like new on amazon about 200 euros. Which do you prefer?
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buy htc u11 and you will have no regrets!
just yesterday I sold an oneplus 6 to go back to the htc u11: it's a fabulous phone, nice touch & feel, fantastic camera, nice display, fantastic size, superlative videos with super 3D audio, fingerprint reader very fast to unlock it.
Even today I think the htc u11 is a fantastic phone that can compete with all the other top on the market, even in 2018-2019.
It has only one defect: the updates.
If it's not a problem for you, you can not spend your money better.
And then you also have Amazon's guarantee!
On what Amazon did you find it for 200 euros?
Forgive my English: I use Google translator.

I got HTC U11 for about 250 USD around a month back. It is a great phone. I bought it keeping it as a backup phone and using Note 8 as a main phone but it happened vice versa.

Absolutely recommend even in 2 years from now you won't regret it !

pibcs81 said:
Thank you to replay, I'm checkings phones, I wonder if buy a xiaomi mi mis 2s for 290 euros or u11 for 200 euros... Really if the rom works ok Í don't mind about updates.
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Suggest to go for U11, the main problem is hard to get new software and probably no official Pie to taste. I've got U11 and RedMi 5 Plus and my friend just got a Mi 8 Lite yesterday.
The camera is superb on U11 and Mi 8 Lite(the same camera with Mi8 without OIS and aperture down to f1.9 from f1.8) is far away from U11. I've also got a Sony Z5 Compact and the photo/video quality on Mi 8 Lite is only about the same to Z5c in reality with faster dual pixel focus, never fully believe reviews on net, some are paid. I guess the Mi 8 does better but won't come close to U11 in real life usage.
If you are looking for RedMi note 7 pro, the good is 4000mah battery with sd675 u will receive least 50% more battery life over U11 with downgraded cpu and camera.
Nokia 9 is good only for taking photo with a crazy 12.4 stops dynamic range but photo lacking of details and the video quality comes out from Nokia 9 is bad too.
EDIT: https://twitter.com/htc/status/1105203212477292547
HTC said U11 Pie is still working on so I think we will receive latest security patches later.

U11 all the way. Its way underappreciated phone. Excellent screen, speakers. Superb camera with/without gcam port. Good battery life. Has custom ROM development as well with unlockable bootloader. Its the last issue-free phone from HTC.
Sent from my HTC_U-3u using Tapatalk

Still a good phone
pibcs81 said:
I need change my nubia z11 mini s, the volume of calls is unusable is so low, never was good at all. I have found an offer about 200 euros is like new on amazon, i was looking to get redmi note 7pro, xiaomi 8 or meizu 16 I love meizu design and camera looks pretty nice but lacks of support and scene. Maybe in a future I will buy nokia 9 pureview.
The phone is still worth it? Seems that doesn't have too may scene and rooms. In Spain this brand is dead literally really few people have it. Do still buy it nowdays?
Hi,
I bought one last week, loving it so far. I came from a Samsung S7 and there are almost identical apart from nice large screen on U11 and better front camera.
It has a nice UI, ROMS on here are good. Battery life good.
I got one on EBay for 185 Euros in perfect condition.
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I would recommend it, if you can purchase it at a decent price, and if you are comfortable installing LineageOS. The combination of the U11 hardware, the LineageOS software, and the Google Camera app make this phone still, to this day, one of the smoothest phones that can take great pictures.
I have owned it for 2 years and plan on holding onto it for another year, or until there is significant improvement in the Google Pixel line.

In my case the camera especially when you use stock camera app. isn't good. Too much noise, but if you use Google camera mod it changes everything. Battery backup is decent, even when my device is 2 years old now.

Overall love

Yes, yes, it's possible to love a phone. Heck, you sleep next to it, don't you? Rate this thread to indicate your love for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, all things considered. A higher rating indicates that the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is an incredible phone that you enjoy tremendously. You love it.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

It's a very good phone.
Probably it's al little much expensive but it's a flagship.
Fast SoC, very good display and outstanding cameras. Probabliy it will get better with MIUI 12.

Love it. I'm a bit late to the MIUI game and went straight to 12 without trying 11. I've had no software issues.
If I had to pick something I don't like, the screen protector wasn't quite centred so after using a Spigen case it's peeling away at the top left.