Overall Score
46.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#2743)46.5
Performance(#3098)71.7
Camera(#1602)55.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4319)25.7
Build(#179)93.2
Connectivity(#1694)71.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi 5s
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Mi 5s features a sleek design with a glass front and aluminum back, measuring 145.6 x 70.3 x 8.3 mm and weighing 145 grams.
- Its 5.15-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharp pixel density of approximately 428 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, it delivers strong performance with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 GPU, available in configurations of 64GB with 3GB RAM or 128GB with 4GB RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 12 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the front camera is a 4 MP shooter.
- The battery capacity is 3200 mAh, supporting 18W fast charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0 with MIUI 10, it is upgradable to Android 7.0.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C.
- The device does not support 5G and lacks water resistance.
- It is available in several colors, including Silver, Gray, Gold, and Rose Gold.
- Overall, the Xiaomi Mi 5s combines solid performance and a compact design with a capable camera and decent battery life.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.15"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionTo be confirmed
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
Memory64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions145.6 x 70.3 x 8.3 mm (5.73 x 2.77 x 0.33 in)
Weight145 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsSilver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
SAR0.77 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) 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 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer