Xiaomi Mi 5
$262
Pros
- Premium Feel.
- Sleek Design.
- Impressive Camera.
- Powerful Processor.
- Good Price.
Cons
- Non-Removable Battery.
- No SD Card Slot.
Soon after few years of announcing Mi 4S, the Chinese smartphone giant, has unveiled Xiaomi Mi 5 at MWC 2016. The much-awaited flagship phone has finally been launched. Let’s have a close look at its features:
Design
The device is smooth and looks and feels premium. It is really light with 129g and is thin at 7.25mm. There’s a notable little bezel around the screen. The curved edges along with a glass finish give it a unique look. Xiaomi Mi 5 comes with a 5.1-inch display with 1920 * 1080 pixels resolution. The smartphone has an excellent screen-to-body ratio. The phone is locking a 16 LED light display which is ultra bright and power-efficient.
Processor
The Mi 5 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest processor, Snapdragon 820. It will be available in 2 variants: 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. Expandable storage is not there. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based MIUI 7.
Camera and Battery
The Mi 5 sports a 16MP camera on the rear with 4-axis optical image stabilization, phase detection autofocus and LED flash. It includes a Sony IMX298 sensor and a Sapphire glass lens. The phone includes a 4MP camera on the front. Xiaomi Mi 5 is backed by a 3,000mAh battery which is non-removable. It supports Qualcomm’s next-generation Quick Charge 3.0 technology that can charge 80-90 percent in one hour.
Price and Availability
Mi 5 pricing starts at $262/- (around ₹18,000/-) for the base 32GB/3GB RAM with 3D glass body variant while the $354/- (around ₹25,000/-). It will be available in China from 1st March and will be available to buy globally including India in days to come.
A Quick Look at Xiaomi Mi 5:
| Specifications | Details |
| Display | 5.15-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 * 1080 pixels |
| Dimensions | 144.55 * 69.2 * 7.25 mm |
| Weight | 129g |
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 64-bit processor |
| OS | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| RAM | 3GB/4GB |
| Internal Storage | 32GB/64GB |
| Camera | Rear Camera: 16 MP
Front Camera: 4 MP |
| Battery | 3,000mAh |
| Price | Mi 5 pricing starts at $262/- (around ₹18,000/-)
Mi 5 Pro costs $354/- (around ₹25,000/-) |
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Here is the official video for Xiaomi Mi 5 specification description from http://en.miui.com/forum.php :