Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Update: Device Gets LineageOS 15.1 Support, Retains Crown as Budget Smartphone Royalty

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is out and it has been getting a ton of praise, largely because of how it absolutely demolishes the competition with its price and its features. The device handily retains its position as one of the best budget smartphones on the market by offering a premium feel at an affordable cost. What’s more, it now comes with official LineageOS 15.1 support, making the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 well worth looking out for.

As custom ROMs go, LineageOS 15.1 is one of the most popular due to the fact that it’s considerably more user-friendly. Now that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 supports it, the device has just become a lot more appealing to Android users. Not only is it less bloated than the default MIUI, xda-developers.com notes, it also comes with some appealing features and apps.

Interested users can take it for a spin right now by checking out the site and downloading the ROM for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. It’s worth noting, however, that this should be done before updating the MIUI of the device. By doing so, users can still go back to the default UI in case they don’t like what LineageOS 15.1 has to offer.

Coming back to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, though, the device is largely considered as the current ruler of the mid-range budget smartphone realm. As FirstPost notes, this device comes with some incredible features that are more commonly associated with more expensive units.

It comes with 6GB of RAM, 64GB of standard internal storage, and a 5.99-inch display with a 2160 x 1800 resolution. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 also comes with a 12MP camera for the rear and a 5MP camera for the front that’s equipped with a 20 MP Sony IMX376 sensor. Power junkies will also appreciate the 4,000mAh battery that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is equipped with.