Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Receives 'Face Unlock' OTA Update

Xiaomi has rolled out the much anticipated OTA update for its recently launched smartphone – the Redmi Note 5 Pro. As promised by the company during the Redmi Note 5 Pro’s launch, the Face Unlock feature has been rolled out for the smartphone now. With this update, the Redmi Note 5 Pro becomes the first Xiaomi smartphone in India to receive the face unlock feature.

The new Face Unlock update is being made available to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro users through a 1.6GB MIUI V9.2.4.0 NEIMIEK update. In addition to the Face Unlock, the new update also carries system optimisation features which will offer improved system stability.

Those who bought the Redmi Note 5 Pro in its first flash sale can avail the OTA update by opening Setting>System Updates on their Xiaomi smartphones.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Specifications

The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC clocked at 1.8GHz and comes in two variants, a 4GB RAM variant and another 6GB RAM option, both carrying a 64GB internal storage. It sports a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and runs the latest MIUI 9 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. It is backed by a 4000 mAh battery.

The optics on the Redmi Note 5 Pro are backed by a dual camera setup at the back placed vertically. The setup comprises of a 12-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The front sports a 20-megapixel selfie shooter with a Sony IMX376 sensor, LED selfie light and Beautify 4.0.

The 4GB RAM + 64GB memory variant of the Redmi Note 5 Pro is priced at Rs 13,999 while the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage options has been priced at Rs 16,999. The Redmi Note 5 Pro will be available in four different colour options: Black, Lake Blue, Gold and Rose Gold.