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- Good looks
- With a glossy plastic back panel coated with 10 layers of nano chrome particles and a modern, tall display, Infinix Note 5 feels premium and good to hold, and is easily one of the best built phone in this price bracket
- The phone does not have antenna lines at the back, and with the subtle Android One and Infinix branding, it adds a neat look to the rear panel
- The shiny back panel easily attracts fingerprints, smudges and scratches
- The fingerprint sensor on the phone is a bit on the slow side
Display
- Bright display, with vivid colours, in the new 18:9 aspect ratio - it renders good colour reproduction with wide viewing angles
- The display on the phone, while pretty nice, is also reflective and therefore outdoor visibility is average
Software
- The USP of the phone of course is that it's part of the Android One series, which means you get simple stock Android, and a guarantee of updates for 2 years
Performance
- Good day-to-day performance, with a mid-tier MediaTek Helio P23 (similar to Snapdragon 625) - everything, except very heavy games, will run smoothly
Camera
- Decent set of rear and front cameras, especially in daylight
- Both cameras also have a software based portrait/bokeh mode, that works reasonably well, as well as scene-recognition AI features
- While the cameras are pretty decent in well-lit conditions, they are average in low light
Battery
- Extra long battery life, with a solid 4500mah battery - with moderate use, the phone will comfortably lasts for one and a half days
- Fast charging support
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- On the whole, the Infinix Note 5 is a worthy option in the budget segment, and can compete well against the likes of the Redmi Note 5 (which is slightly ahead on software customisability and overall build quality, but slightly behind on software simplicity and battery backup)
