Overall Score
49.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#2358)49.7
Performance(#3472)67.3
Camera(#868)81.5
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#103)95.5
Connectivity(#1709)70.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi 5
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Mi 5 features a sleek design with a glass front and back, reinforced by Gorilla Glass 4, and an aluminum frame, resulting in a lightweight build of 129g.
- Its 5.15-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 428 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, it delivers robust performance through its quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 GPU, with options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM depending on the variant.
- The rear camera boasts a 16 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 4-axis optical image stabilization, and can record in 4K, while the 4 MP front camera serves well for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, supporting 18W fast charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0 with MIUI 10, it is upgradable to Android 8.0, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, and USB Type-C, but it does not support 5G.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Black, White, Gold, and Ceramic.
- Overall, the Xiaomi Mi 5 combines solid performance with a premium design and capable camera features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionPro and Prime editions are China exclusive
Display
Size5.15"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.36 GHz Kryo) - Standard editionQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Prime & Pro edition
GPUAdreno 530
Memory32GB 3GB RAM (Standard), 64GB 3GB RAM (Prime), 128GB 4GB RAM (Pro)
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions144.6 x 69.2 x 7.3 mm (5.69 x 2.72 x 0.29 in)
Weight129 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, White, Gold, Ceramic
Foldable✗
SAR0.38 W/kg (head) 0.80 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 10
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer