| Hardware and OS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (China version) | |
| Operating system | Android 7.0 Nougat | |
| Processor | Octa-Core 2.0GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | |
| RAM | 3GB/4GB | |
| Internal Storage | 32GB/64GB | |
| Memory Card Slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC | |
| User Interface | Yes with MIUI V9.7.9 | |
| Display | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (China version) | other phones |
| Type | IPS, LCD capacitive touchscreen | |
| Size | 5.99 inches | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 Pixels, 24 bit color depth | |
| Colors | 16M Colors | |
| Pixel Density | ~ 403 PPI | |
| Touchscreen | Yes Multi Touch Support | |
| Protection | Yes | |
| Features | FHD display, ~ 403 PPI, Capacitive, Multi-touch, 2.5D Curved Glass, 1000:1 Contrast ratio, 450 cd/m2, 84% NTSC, Scratch resistant | |
| Connectivity | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (China version) | other phones |
| 4G Network | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 802.11n 5GHz, Dual band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Hotspot | |
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | |
| NFC | No | |
| USB | Micro USBv2.0, With OTG, Charging and Mass Storage Function | |
| Speed | LTE : 850 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 MHz LTE-TDD : 1900 MHz (Band 39) LTE-TDD : 2300 MHz (Band 40) LTE-TDD : 2500 MHz (Band 41) LTE-TDD : 2600 MHz (Band 38) | |
| SIM | Nano SIM | |
| Wireless Charging | No | |
| Camera | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (China version) | other phones |
| Main camera | 12 Megapixels | |
| Features | Yes with Dual-LED Flash | |
| Image | 4000 x 3000 PIxels | |
| Selfie camera | 5 Megapixels with F2.0 Aperture, 5P Lens, Pixel Size 1.25m, PDAF Focus | |
| Multimedia | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (China version) | other phones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Handsfree | Yes | |
| Radio | Yes | |
| Video Playback | Yes Support 3GP, M4V, H.264, MKV, DivX, AVI, xVID, WMV, FLV, MP4, H.265 | |
| Video Out | Yes With Wireless Media Connection | |
| Ring Tones | Yes | |
| 3.5 mm Jack | yes | |
| Design | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (China version) | other phones |
| Dimensions | 75.5 mm x 158.5 mm x 8.0 mm | |
| Waterproof | No | |
| Weight | 180 Grams (With Battery) | |
| Battery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (China version) | other phones |
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh Lithium-Polymer | |
| Placement | Non-Removable | |
| Other | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (China version) | other phones |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Fingerprint, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall | |
