Redmi 5 Plus
Redmi 5 Plus · Xiaomi
- SoC
- Snapdragon 625
- RAM
- 4 GB LPDDR3
- Resolution
- 2160x1080
- Android API
- 8.1 (27)
What this hardware actually means
Editorial interpretation generated from the device's self-reported fields and our SoC tier database. Cross-reference with the raw fields below; if you spot a contradiction, please tell us.
Platform & performance positioning
The xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is built around the Snapdragon 625, a mid-range SoC from Qualcomm. It launched in 2016 on a Samsung 14nm LPP process. The legendary mid-range workhorse of 2017-2018; powered the Redmi Note 4/5 and Mi A1.
Now legacy — fine for SMS, calls, and light browsing, but most modern apps run slowly.
Day-to-day workload
4 GB LPDDR3 of RAM is tight for 2026 standards — usable for the basics but limits modern app behavior. Display resolution is 2160x1080.
This record reflects Android API level 27 (8.1). Android 8–9 — legacy; many banking and DRM apps drop support at this level.
Trust & buying notes
If you're cross-checking a phone advertised as a xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus, the fields most worth verifying are: Build.MANUFACTURER lowercase-equal to "xiaomi"; Build.SOC_MODEL set (Android 12+) and consistent with Snapdragon 625. For an automated check, run our Hardware Trust Score from the DevCheck AI app and compare its output against this entry.
Because this entry runs Android 8.1, treat it as a reference for older inventory: refurb shops sometimes flash old firmware to make a device look "stock," so a modern build date with this API level is a red flag.
Identity
- MANUFACTURER
- Xiaomi
- BRAND
- xiaomi
- MODEL
- Redmi 5 Plus
- PRODUCT
- vince
Operating System
- API
- 8.1 (27)
- KERNEL
- 3.18.71-perf-g1c3b4ec
- PLATFORM
- qcom
SoC / CPU
- SOC
- Snapdragon 625
- CPU
- msm8953
- CORES
- 8
- FAMILY
- Cortex-A53
- CLOCK_SPEED
- 652 - 2016 MHz
- REVISION
- r0p4
- TECHPROCESS
- 14 nm
GPU
- GPU_VENDOR
- Qualcomm
- GPU_MODEL
- Adreno (TM) 506
- GPU_CLOCK
- 133 - 650 MHz
- GPU_VERSION
- 3.2 V@269.0 (GIT@8e3df98, Ie4790512f3) (Date:04/11/18)
Memory & Storage
- RAM
- 4 GB LPDDR3
- FLASH
- EMMC
Display
- RESOLUTION
- 2160x1080
- TOUCHSCREEN
- synaptics_dsx_i2c
Sensors
- ACCELEROMETER
- BMI120
- GYROSCOPE
- BMI120
- MAGNETOMETER
- AK09918
- ALSPS
- LTR579
- FINGERPRINT_SENSOR
- goodix
Audio & Power
- AUDIO
- tas2557
- CHARGER
- USE PMIC
Other
- LCM
- td4310_fhdplus_e7_video_mode_dsi_panel
- SOUND
- msm8953sndcardm
- MODEM
- .TA.2.3.c1-00696-8953_GEN_PACK-1
- OTHER
- lansi_dsx_i2c aw2013_led virtualsar,sar
- BATTERY
- Vince_sunwoda_40Kohm_4000mah
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