Mi 5s
SD821 flagship with an ultrasonic fingerprint and metal unibody.
The Xiaomi Mi 5s is a flagship Xiaomi smartphone released Sep 2016, with a launch price of $300. It pairs the Snapdragon 821 with a 5.15" LCD 60 Hz display, a 12 MP · f/2.0 main camera and a 3,200 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 60/100 — A value SD821 flagship. Standout strengths: sd821 at $300. and ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Main trade-off: small 4 mp selfie.
A value SD821 flagship.
Mi 5s brought the SD821, a metal unibody and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor to $300 in 2016 — a strong value flagship of its day.
Read the full review- SD821 at $300.
- Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
- Metal unibody + IR.
- Quick Charge 3.0.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Mi 5s compares
| Mi 5s | iPhone 7 Plus | Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 821 | Apple A10 Fusion | Snapdragon 765G |
| Display | 5.15" LCD 60 Hz | 5.5" LCD 60 Hz | 6.57" AMOLED |
| Main camera | 12 MP · f/2.0 | 12 MP · f/1.8 | 48 MP · f/1.79 |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 2,900 mAh | 4,160 mAh |
| Launch price | $300 | $769 | €349 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Mi 5s released?
The Mi 5s was released in Sep 2016.
How much does the Mi 5s cost?
The Mi 5s launched at $300 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Mi 5s screen size and type?
The Mi 5s has a 5.15" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Mi 5s use?
The Mi 5s is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Mi 5s have?
The Mi 5s ships with 3 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Mi 5s battery capacity?
The Mi 5s has a 3,200 mAh battery.
How fast does the Mi 5s charge?
The Mi 5s supports 18 W Quick Charge 3.0 wired charging.
What is the Mi 5s main camera?
The Mi 5s has a 12 MP · f/2.0 main camera.
Does the Mi 5s have 5G?
The Mi 5s does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
How much does the Mi 5s weigh?
The Mi 5s weighs 145 g.
What colours does the Mi 5s come in?
The Mi 5s is available in 4 colours: Silver, Gold, Grey, Rose Gold.
Is the Mi 5s worth buying?
Mi 5s brought the SD821, a metal unibody and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor to $300 in 2016 — a strong value flagship of its day. SpecEagle gives the Mi 5s an editorial score of 60/100.
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