Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus to launch in China on 7 December; teased with 18:9 aspect ratio displays

Xiaomi is all set to launch its much-awaited Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones on 7 December in China. [caption id=“attachment_4233785” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Redmi smartphones teased on Weibo. Weibo.[/caption] According to a Weibo post, which teases the smartphones, the expected devices show taller 18:9 aspect ratio displays. As per Fonearena, it is similar to the TENAA specifications where the expected Redmi 5 was spotted. The models were called MDT1 and MDE1. According to those specifications, the smartphone has a fingerprint reader behind the smartphone. The devices also feature a 5.7-inch Full HD display. The rest of the specifications as per TENAA 2 GB RAM with 16 GB internal storage option, a 3 GB RAM with 32 GB storage, and a 4GB RAM with 64 GB storage. This comes with an expandable memory, which has a slot for a 128 GB microSD. The specifications also said that it would come with Android 7.1.2 Nougat with MIUI 9. Other features mentioned were hybrid dual SIM (micro+nano/microSD). The listing also revealed a 12 MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5 MP front-facing camera. The device is said to be 151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm. Apart from this it weighs 157 grams. Which would include the non-removable 3,200 mAh battery. The smartphone is expected to come with Black, Rose Gold, Gold, White, Blue, Red, Pink, Gray and Silver. In other news, Xiaomi’s “ **Desh ka smartphone**” is expected to be launched on 30 November. It is also expected to be a Flipkart exclusive. This could be Redmi 5A which was launched earlier in October in China. It has a 3,000 mAh battery and it is a successor of Redmi 4A. Redmi 4A was launched earlier this year. The smartphone is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC along with 2 GB RAM with 16 GB of internal storage. Apart from this, Xiaomi’s 16 MP selfie camera, **budget smartphone** Redmi Y1 and its variant, Y1 Lite recently went on sale. The two smartphones were launched earlier this month and are available for customers on Amazon India and the company’s e-commerce outlet Mi.com.