Xiaomi Mi 5 is the Chinese maker’s latest 5-inch flagship smartphone, which succeeds the Mi 4 that was launched way back in 2014. As is commonly the case with Xiaomi devices, this one delivers awesome specifications that are not common at this price range. The phone, available in three storage versions, packs a Full HD IPS display, an octa-core Qualcomm processor, abundant RAM, and a fingerprint sensor, amongst others.
You may also be interested in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro, the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G, and the Poco F7 Ultra.
Design
Featuring a stunning design, the Xiaomi Mi 5 can stake a claim to being the most attractive device yet from Xiaomi. The svelte device is curvier for a more appealing appearance. In fact, the Chinese phone manufacturer says design is a reason for the long delay in the phone’s announcement – the wait looks justified.
The chassis is made of glass or ceramic, depending on the model, complemented by a curvy metal frame. The Xiaomi Mi 5 is impressively lightweight at 129 grams for the glass variant and 139 grams for the ceramic variant.
Display and Camera
Xiaomi Mi 5 packs in a 5.15-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels and a high pixel density of about 428 ppi. This is one brilliant display being fitted with 16 backlight LEDs, according to Xiaomi, compared to the 12-14 that most other devices come with.
On the camera front, the Xiaomi Mi 5 packs an impressive combo of 16-megapixel rear camera and 4-megapixel front-facing camera.
The primary shooter uses a Sony sensor and features dual LED flash, sapphire crystal lens cover, phase detection autofocus, and optical image optimisation (OIS) for top-notch images. It can record breathtaking 4K videos at 30 frames per second.
Hardware and Software
The Xiaomi Mi 5 is driven by a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, but chip offering will differ between variants. The all-new, quad-core CPU will be clocked at 1.8 GHz on the 32GB version and 2.15 GHz on both the 64GB and 128GB versions.
On both the 32GB and 64GB versions, 3 GB of RAM will be provided while the highest-end 128GB variant comes with 4 GB of RAM. The Xiaomi Mi 5 boots Android 6.0 Marshmallow, overlaid with Xiaomi’s MIUI 7 skin.
The dual-SIM, 4G-enabled Xiaomi Mi 5 is equipped with a 3,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support. It is the supposedly the first smartphone from its manufacturer with a physical Home button, which houses a fingerprint scanner.
Also see the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G, the Redmi A5, the Poco F4 Pro, the Poco X7, and the Poco X7 Pro.
Pricing and Availability
Xiaomi Mi 5 is not yet available in Nigeria. When available, you can buy it at leading online stores in the country. Xiaomi Mi 5 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from N85,000 to N110,000, depending on your location in Nigeria.
Xiaomi Mi 5 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Mi 5:
General Features
- Platform: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
- Processor: Dual-core 1.8 GHz Kryo & dual-core 1.6 GHz Kryo (Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820)
- GPU: ARM Mali-T720MP2
- Memory: tini hate namane
- Colours: Blue, White
- Dimension: 131.9 x 66.7 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 133 g
- SIM Type: Micro/Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.1-inch Touch Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels
- Display Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 16MP Camera, 2160p Ultra HD 4K Video
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, Dual LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 4MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: MicroSD
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 150 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, dual band
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.21, A2DP, LP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes USB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: –
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: Li-Po 3000 mAh battery (Non-Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
