Redmi Note 5 Pro/Ai Global V10.2.2.0.OEIMIXM and photo comparison

Xiaomi just rolled out a new update for the Redmi Note 5 Pro/Ai Global. This V10.2.2.0.OEIMIXM firmware could probably be the last stable update on Oreo before moving on to Android Pie.

The change log only shows a new Android security patch, do not be surprised if there were some bug fixes.

Camera

Below are some sample photos and comparison, before and after the firmware update. I'll be comparing photos between V10.2.1.0.OEIMIXM and V10.2.2.0.OEIMIXM. I did not test the front facing camera.

All photos are taken in:

1. Auto mode ( unless stated otherwise ).
2. Picture quality is set to HIGH.
3. Contrast, saturation and sharpness is Normal ( unless stated otherwise ).
4. All photos are taken about 50cm away; phone is placed on a fixed stand and position.
5. Auto exposure setting is Center-weighted.
6. Lighting is considered below average lighting condition. This test has less light intensity than my previous tests.

V10.2.1.0.OEIMIXM. HDR Auto, flash off. Shutter speed 1/20, ISO 400. File size: 3.08MB.

V10.2.2.0.OEIMIXM. HDR Auto, flash off. Shutter speed 1/20, ISO 400. File size: 3.05MB.

New firmware has a slightly warmer tone, details seems identical and some color inconsistencies on the mini wireless keyboard.

V10.2.1.0.OEIMIXM. HDR On, flash off. Shutter speed 1/20, ISO 400. File size: 3.83MB.

V10.2.2.0.OEIMIXM. HDR On, flash off. Shutter speed 1/20, ISO 400. File size: 3.83MB.

HDR adds a lighter tone to the photo on V10.2.2.0.OEIMIXM.

V10.2.1.0.OEIMIXM. HDR Auto, flash off, Sharpness is set to highest. File size: 3.58MB.

V10.2.2.0.OEIMIXM. HDR Auto, flash off, Sharpness is set to highest. File size: 3.57MB.

New firmware has a slightly warmer tone again, same details and some color inconsistencies on the mini wireless keyboard.

This photo is taken using a Google Camera mod.

Now let's see the comparison between V10.2.2.0.OEIMIXM stock camera and Google Camera mod. The winner is quite clear here.

Redmi Note 5 Pro/Ai Global Gets MIUI 10 V10.0.2.0.OEIMIFH update

Xiaomi started rolling out the V10.0.2.0.OEIMIFH stable ROM update for Redmi Note 5 Pro/Ai Global. Android security patch level is the same as previous update.

The Whatsapp app icon badge is fixed. I have no idea what's that camera fix is about on the changelog.

Camera

Below are some sample photos I've taken before and after the firmware update. I'll be comparing photos between V10.0.2.0.OEIMIFH and V10.0.1.0.OEIMIFH. I did not test the front facing camera as I rarely use it.

All photos are taken in:

1. Auto mode ( unless stated otherwise )
2. Picture quality is High
3. Contrast, saturation and sharpness is Normal
4. All photos are taken 45 cm away( from the nearest object ); phone is placed on a fixed stand and position.
5. Auto exposure settings is center-weighted.
6. Light intensity near the objects are about 160 lux ( measured with Lux Meter by Doggo apps ). So it's considered below average lighting condition.

V10.0.1.0.OEIMIFH, flash auto, HDR auto.

V10.0.2.0.OEIMIFH, flash auto, HDR auto.

The white balance is adjusted using the white tip on the jewel-shaped puzzle as a reference, giving the image a subtle overall improvement.

Flash auto, HDR auto. ISO 400, shutter speed 1/25.

V10.0.1.0.OEIMIFH, flash auto, HDR On.

V10.0.2.0.OEIMIFH, flash auto, HDR On.

Flash off, HDR On. ISO 400, shutter speed 1/25.

V10.0.1.0.OEIMIFH, portrait mode.

V10.0.2.0.OEIMIFH, portrait mode.

Photos below are taken in darker condition with some light source from another room. Light intensity is about 15 lux. 

V10.0.2.0.OEIMIFH, flash off, HDR off.

Flash off, HDR off.

V10.0.2.0.OEIMIFH, flash off, HDR On.

Flash off, HDR On.

The HDR on RN5 seems to have a big impact in low light conditions, so make sure you turn HDR on when taking photos in those conditions.

Redmi Note 5 - Specifications and ROMs

Redmi Note 5 Pro/China/Global specifications

CONNECTIVITY AND NETWORK
India
4G	LTE 1/3/5/40/41
3G	WCDMA 1/2/5/8
2G	GSM 2/3/5/8
China
4G	LTE 1/3/5/7/8/34/38/39/40/41
3G	WCDMA 1/2/5/8, SCDMA 34/39/C0
2G	GSM 2/3/5/8 CDMA C0
Global
4G	LTE 1/3/4/5/7/8/20/38/40
3G	WCDMA 1/2/5/8
2G	GSM 2/3/5/8
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BLUETOOTH	5.0
NFC	No
GPS	GPS,A-GPS,GLONASS, BeiDou
CAMERA
India
Rear	Primary: 12MP, Sony IMX486, 1/2.9", f/2.2
	Secondary: 5MP, Samsung S5K5E8, 1/5", f/2.0
Front	20MP, Sony IMX376, 1/2.78", f/2.2
China/Global
Rear	Primary: 12MP, Samsung S5K2L7, 1/2.56", f/1.9
	Secondary: 5MP, Samsung S5K5E8, 1/5", f/2.0
Front	13MP, Omnivision OV13855, 1/3.06", f/2.0
Video	1080p/30fps,720p/30fps, 120fps (slow motion)
	EIS stabilization
	Third party app such as Open Camera can be used to record 4k/30fps with EIS on.
DISPLAY	IPS LCD FHD+
	5.99” 1080x2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio, 403 PPI
	Contrast ratio 1000:1 (typ), 450 (typ) nit brightness.
	84% (typ) NTSC
	Corning Gorilla Glass
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
	Octa-core 1.8 Ghz Kryo 260
GPU	Adreno 509
OS	Android 8.1 Oreo / MIUI 9
BATTERY	4000mAh (non-removable)
CHARGING PORT	Micro USB
QUICK CHARGING	Yes ( QC2.0 )
SIM TRAY	Dual Nano-Sim Hybrid Slot
	(2 sim cards or 1 sim card and 1 micro SD card)
RAM / STORAGE	3GB/32GB, 4GB/64GB, 6GB/64GB
	( LPDDR4X 1333MHz RAM, eMMC 5.1 storage )
SENSORS	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor,
	Electronic compass, Gyroscope,
	Hall sensor, Infrared, Proximity sensor

Redmi Note 5 Global version hardware information.

Firmware and ROM confusion

Due to various variants released and confusing naming scheme by Xiaomi, it is not easy to know which is the correct ROM for your phone. To clear the confusion here is a list.

India ROM
V9.2.7.0.NEIMIEK
V9.5.3.0.NEGMIFA
V9.5.4.0.NEGMIFA

China ROM
V9.5.4.0.OEICNFA
V9.5.12.0.OEICNFA

Global ROM
V9.5.6.0.OEIMIFA

Do not download and flash V9.2.7.0.NEIMIEK on your Global version. I'm have no idea why Xiaomi decided to put that up on their download page.

The V9.5.6.0.OEIMIFA Global ROM was leaked previously on the MIUI forums but was later taken down by the forum admin. This same ROM is officially available on the Indonesia and Malaysia sets. Indonesia sets had V9.5.5.0.OEIMIFA out of the box.

Download link for V9.5.6.0.OEIMIFA recovery ROM.

Redmi Note 4 MTK and Qualcomm version get Krack WPA2 vulnerability fix

The latest Global beta ROM 7.10.19 comes with an important security update; fix for Krack WPA2 vulnerabilities. If you haven't updated, please do so.

MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM 7.10.19 Changelog

Home screen
Optimization - Multiple themes supported on the clock widget
Optimization - Move app icons into a folder easier

System
Fix - Fingerprint module damage caused by fingerprint identification error
Fix - KRACK WPA2 security vulnerabilities

Gallery
Fix - Image has been compressed multiple times

Download links

Redmi Note 4 MTK
Fastboot ROM 7.10.19
Recovery ROM 7.10.19

Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm
Fastboot ROM 7.10.19
Recovery ROM 7.10.19

Other Xiaomi devices are being updated as well, like Mi 5s Plus, Mi Max, Mi Max Prime, Mi Max 2, Mi 2/2S, Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi 4i, Redmi 2, Redmi 2 Prime, Redmi 3, Redmi 3S, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note Prime, Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm, Redmi Note 3 Special Edition, Redmi Note 2, Redmi 4 / 4X, Mi 6, Mi Note, Mi Note 2.

*Credit goes to miuiermichael on the MIUI forums.

Flash Fastboot ROMs in Redmi Note 4 Mediatek

There is a high chance you may have stumbled upon this thread http://en.miui.com/thread-371349-1-1.html on the MIUI forums when you were looking for guide to flash ROMs in fastboot mode.

If you are flashing the more recent ROMs, it will give you an error. The solution to that is don't press the volume down button. Just connect the cable to the phone after you press Download. I'm not sure why Xiaomi developers made that change. But it does make it easier to just plug the cable in without having to press the volume down button.

Redmi Note 4 - Global Developer ROM is here!

Xiaomi has just released the much awaited Global Developer ROM for the Redmi Note 4 a few days ago. Why a developer ROM? Usually developer ROMs will have the latest features and faster bug fixes while the known bugs are still present on the Stable ROM.

If you are on Global Stable 8.0.4.0 currently and want to install the Global Developer ROM, you will need to download the Global Developer recovery ROM. You can download the Recovery ROM from here.

Then copy the file 'miui_HMNote4Global_6.12.15_c1fc91958b_6.0.zip' and place in the root folder of the phone's internal storage.

Open the Updater app, tap on the 3 dots, and select "Choose update package". Goto the ROM zip file, select and press OK. Installation of the Global Developer ROM will start.

For owners who prefer a fastboot flash, Global Developer ROM version 6.12.15 can be downloaded here.

Download Global Developer ROM version 6.12.15

Recovery ROM: 6.12.15

Fastboot ROM: 6.12.15