Coolpad Note 5 FAQ, Pros & Cons, User Queries and Answers

Coolpad Note 5 was launched earlier today in India. Bringing a range of mid-range features to the sub-10k price segment, the Coolpad Note 5 looks like a tough competitor when compared to other devices in the same range. The Redmi Note 3, for example, has been a great hit for Xiaomi. The Coolpad Note 5 has a tough job on its hands, but it looks like the phone puts up a great fight, at least on paper.

Coolpad Note 5 Pros

• 5.5 inch full HD display
• 4 GB RAM
• 13 MP CMOS sensor, 5P lens, dual LED flash
• Front facing 8 MP camera with LED flash
• 4010 mAH battery
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• Competitive pricing

Coolpad Note 5 Cons

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor known to overheat and lag

Coolpad Note 5 Specifications

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Question: Does the Coolpad Note 5 have dual SIM Slots?

Answer: Yes, it has dual SIM slots.

Question: Does the Coolpad Note 5 have microSD expansion option?

Answer: Yes, the device supports microSD expansion up to 64 GB.

Question: What are the color options?

Answer: The device will be available in Royal Gold and Space Grey color options.

Question: Does the Coolpad Note 5 have the 3.5 mm headphone jack?

Answer: Yes, the device comes with a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Question: What all sensor does it have?

Answer: The Coolpad Note 5 comes with an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass and a proximity sensor.

Question: What are the dimensions?

Answer: 152.00 x 75.70 x 8.85 mm.

Question: What is the SoC used in the Coolpad Note 5?

Answer: The Coolpad Note 5 comes with an octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor.

Question: How is the display of the Coolpad Note 5?

Answer: The Coolpad Note 5 comes with a 5.5 inch full HD IPS LCD display. It has a pixel density of ~401 ppi.

Question: Does the Coolpad Note 5 support Adaptive Brightness?

Answer: Yes, it supports adaptive brightness.

Question: Which OS version, OS type runs on the phone?

Answer: The device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Question: Does it have capacitive buttons or on-screen buttons?

Answer: The device comes with capacitive touch buttons.

Question: Does it come with a fingerprint sensor?

Answer: Yes, the device comes with a fingerprint sensor.

Question: Can we Play 4K Videos on the Coolpad Note 5?

Answer: No, the device can only play videos up to full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution.

Question: Does it support USB OTG?

Answer: Yes, it supports USB OTG.

Question: Does it come with a Gyroscope sensor?

Answer: No, it does not come with a gyroscope sensor.

Question: Is it waterproof?

Answer: No, the device is not waterproof.

Question: Does it have NFC?

Answer: No, the device does not support NFC.

Question: How good is the camera quality of the Coolpad Note 5?

Answer: We haven’t tested the Coolpad Note 5 yet. Once we have done our testing, we will post more details in the review.

Question: Does it have Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)?

Answer: No, the device does not come with OIS.

Question: Is there any dedicated camera shutter button on the Coolpad Note 5?

Answer: No, it does not have any dedicated camera shutter button.

Question: What is the weight of the Coolpad Note 5?

Answer: The device weighs 173 grams.

Question: How loud is the loudspeaker?

Answer: We are yet to test the loudspeaker quality. We will confirm this after testing the device.

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Question: Can the Coolpad Note 5 be connected to a Bluetooth headset?

Answer: Yes, the can be connected to a Bluetooth headset.

Question: Is Mobile Hotspot Internet Sharing supported?

Answer: Yes, you can create hotspot to share internet from this device.

Conclusion

The Coolpad Note 5 looks like a very good phone. It is also the only phone in this price range to come with 4 GB RAM, but that is more a matter of specs race than actual needs. Other important specs include a 5.5 inch full HD display, 13 MP camera on the back and 8 MP camera on the front, Android 6.0 Marshmallow, dual SIM support, 4G LTE support with VoLTE and a big 4010 mAh battery. Other phones like the Redmi Note 3 are now going to have a tough competition in this price range.