The Xiaomi Mi 5 is a fantastic value proposition, and represents a serious threat to the idea of premium smartphones. It’s affordable and scores high marks in all categories, from performance and battery life to design. However, it lacks expandable storage and is limited to 32GB internal storage, and there are also some potentially confusing customisations in the software. Above all, the flash sale model makes it really hard to buy this phone. If you’re looking for top-end flagship finesse, look elsewhere, but if value is important to you, the Mi 5 is phenomenal bang for your buck.
Xiaomi Mi 5 Full Specifications
General
| Brand | Xiaomi |
| Model | Mi 5 |
| Price in India | ₹5,199 |
| Release date | February 2016 |
| Launched in India | Yes |
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 144.50 x 69.20 x 7.25 |
| Weight (g) | 129.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 3000 |
| Removable battery | No |
| Colours | Black, White, Gold |
| SAR value | 0.33 |
Display
| Screen size (inches) | 5.15 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080×1920 pixels |
| Protection type | Gorilla Glass |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 428 |
Hardware
| Processor | 1.3GHz quad-core (2×1.8GHz + 2×1.36GHz) |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Internal storage | 32GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
Camera
| Rear camera | 16-megapixel (f/2.0, 1.12-micron) |
| Rear autofocus | Phase detection autofocus |
| Rear flash | Dual LED |
| Front camera | 4-megapixel (f/2.0, 2-micron) |
Software
| Operating system | Android 6.0 |
| Skin | MIUI 7 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 4.20 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared | Yes |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
| Headphones | 3.5mm |
| FM | No |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | No |
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