Mi 5
The 2016 Mi flagship — Snapdragon 820 in a light, compact body.
The Xiaomi Mi 5 is a flagship Xiaomi smartphone released Mar 2016, with a launch price of $310. It pairs the Snapdragon 820 with a 5.15" FHD LCD display, a 16 MP · f/2.0 main camera and a 3,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 52/100 — A 2016 value flagship — compact, light, now legacy. Standout strengths: flagship snapdragon 820 at a remarkable price. and very light and compact at 129 g. Main trade-off: mono speaker; no nfc on all variants.
A 2016 value flagship — compact, light, now legacy.
The Mi 5 packed the Snapdragon 820 and OIS into a featherweight body at a low price. Ended support and dated hardware place it in the past.
Read the full review- Flagship Snapdragon 820 at a remarkable price.
- Very light and compact at 129 g.
- 4-axis OIS camera — rare for the price.
- Glass-and-metal build.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Mi 5 compares
| Mi 5 | Galaxy Note 5 | Redmi 3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 820 | Exynos 7420 | Snapdragon 616 |
| Display | 5.15" FHD LCD | 5.7" QHD AMOLED | 5.0" LCD 60 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP · f/2.0 | 16 MP · f/1.9 | 13 MP · f/2.0 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Launch price | $310 | $700 | $130 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Mi 5 released?
The Mi 5 was released in Mar 2016.
How much does the Mi 5 cost?
The Mi 5 launched at $310 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Mi 5 screen size and type?
The Mi 5 has a 5.15" FHD LCD display.
What chipset does the Mi 5 use?
The Mi 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Mi 5 have?
The Mi 5 ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Mi 5 battery capacity?
The Mi 5 has a 3,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Mi 5 charge?
The Mi 5 supports ~18 W Quick Charge 3.0 wired charging.
Does the Mi 5 have wireless charging?
The Mi 5 does not support wireless charging.
What is the Mi 5 main camera?
The Mi 5 has a 16 MP · f/2.0 main camera.
Does the Mi 5 have 5G?
The Mi 5 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Mi 5 waterproof?
The Mi 5 has no official ingress-protection rating.
How much does the Mi 5 weigh?
The Mi 5 weighs 129 g.
What colours does the Mi 5 come in?
The Mi 5 is available in 3 colours: Black, White, Gold.
Is the Mi 5 worth buying?
The Mi 5 packed the Snapdragon 820 and OIS into a featherweight body at a low price. Ended support and dated hardware place it in the past. SpecEagle gives the Mi 5 an editorial score of 52/100.
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