Overall Score
57.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#3733)57.9
Performance(#3654)62.5
Camera(#4947)42.4
Display(#5682)70.5
Battery(#11932)43.5
Build(#889)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi 5c
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Mi 5c features a sleek design with a glass front and aluminum back, measuring 144.4 x 69.7 x 7.1 mm and weighing 135g.
- Its 5.15-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 428 ppi.
- Performance is powered by the Xiaomi Surge S1 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The rear camera boasts a 12 MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video, while an 8 MP front camera handles selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 2860 mAh capacity, with 18W fast charging available, though it lacks wireless charging.
- The device runs on Android 7.1 Nougat with MIUI 8, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone includes a headphone jack, catering to traditional audio preferences.
- Special features are limited, with no HDR support or stereo speakers.
- Overall, the Xiaomi Mi 5c combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionFor China
Display
Size5.15"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetXiaomi Surge S1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T860MP4
Memory64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1.25µm, PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2860 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2860 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions144.4 x 69.7 x 7.1 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.28 in)
Weight135 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), MIUI 8
OS VersionAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), MIUI 8
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes