Xiaomi Mi 5 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Xiaomi Mi 5 Top Specs

Release Date: 2016, February
Dimensions: 144.6 x 69.2 x 7.3 mm
Weight: 129 g
Screen: 5.15", IPS LCD
Main Camera: Single, 16 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 4 MP
Memory: 128 GB, 4 GB RAM - Pro edition
64 GB, 3 GB RAM - Prime edition
32 GB, 3 GB RAM - Standard
CPU: Quad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.36 GHz Kryo) - Standard edition
Battery: 3000 mAh
Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Xiaomi Mi 5
Release date	2016, February
Dimensions (HxWxD)	144.6 Х 69.2 Х 7.3 mm
Weight	129 g
Body build	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors	Black, White, Gold, Ceramic
Battery	3000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po
Approximate price	240 EUR

Screen
Technology	IPS LCD
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5.15" inc
Screen area	73.1 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	73.1%
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px
PPI /points per inch/	428 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	16 MP, Single
Camera specs
-16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8'', 1.12µm, 4-axis OIS, PDAF
Functions	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Video	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Front camera, selfie	4 MP, Single
Specifications	4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3'', 2µm
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo); MIUI 10
Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Processor CPU
- Quad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.36 GHz Kryo) - Standard edition -Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Prime & Pro edition
Graphics processor GPU	- Adreno 530
External memory	No
Internal memory	128 GB, 4 GB RAM - Pro edition 64 GB, 3 GB RAM - Prime edition 32 GB, 3 GB RAM - Standard
Antutu 7 score	136258
GeekBench 5 Single Core	306
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	780
GeekBench 4 Single Core	1606
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	3694
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	6540
GeekBench 4 Battery	1865

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	Yes
USB	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 0.70 W/kg (head) 1.42 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio
Radio	No
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features
- Sensors - Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer , Infrared port - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) - Pro and Prime editions are China exclusive

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Xiaomi Mi 5 cost?

The base approximate price of the Xiaomi Mi 5 was around 240 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Xiaomi Mi 5 ?

The official release date is 2016, February.

What is the weight of Xiaomi Mi 5 ?

The weight of the Xiaomi Mi 5 is 129 g.

What is the screen size of Xiaomi Mi 5, how big is?

The screen size of the Xiaomi Mi 5 is 5.15" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Xiaomi Mi 5, what are the sizes ?

The size of the Xiaomi Mi 5 is 144.6 x 69.2 x 7.3 mm (HxWxD).

Does Xiaomi Mi 5 have fast charging?

Yes, it supports fast charging.

Does Xiaomi Mi 5 have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Xiaomi Mi 5 have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Xiaomi Mi 5 have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Xiaomi Mi 5 ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Xiaomi Mi 5 ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Mi 5 ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.