Name: Mi 5
Brand: Xiaomi
SKU: 28116
Rating: 4.4 (40 reviews)

4.5

based on all reviews

colour reproduction and white balance are really good in such conditions
Build and Design
FHD panel is fine

gauging the real battery life is hard
Xiaomi is handicapped by the industry's limitations
The camera is disappointing

Primary sensor resolution: 16 Mpx
Screen size: 5.15 in
Resolution: 1920, 1080 px
Technology: IPS TFT
Pixel density: 428 ppi
Battery capacity: 3000 mAh
Cpu cores: Quad-core
Primary resolution: 4 Mpx

Xiaomi Mi 5 - Variants

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RAM memory
- 3 GB
- 4 GB
Internal storage
- 64 GB
- 32 GB
- 128 GB

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Mi 5 64GB 3GB	RAM memory: 3 GB Internal storage: 64 GB
Mi 5 32GB 3GB	RAM memory: 3 GB Internal storage: 32 GB
Mi 5 128GB 4GB	RAM memory: 4 GB Internal storage: 128 GB

Xiaomi Mi 5 - Pros & Cons

colour reproduction and white balance are really good in such conditions
Build and Design
FHD panel is fine
It can be remarkably fast to charge
The colors are rich and deep and make pictures and videos look realistic
The stabilisation is great
and perfect for a phone camera
image stabilizer ensures remarkably smooth video and steady-handed photos
ensuring exceptionally good video
got great image stabilization and great hardware
sleek
lightweight design with a beautiful finish that's
fast and has a good camera
It works
and it works marvellously
fast
fluid and future-proof
a great amount of dynamic range and were very sharp and detailed
Xiaomi has made yet another excellent smartphone
Excellent design & solid build quality
Gaming performance was also great on the Mi 5
relatively clean and simple
camera s speed and performance are very good
better software and better hardware
fingerprint scanner is just really
really efficient
The incorporated position sensors and touchscreen sensitivity also function just as impeccably
cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
The standby time on this smartphone is pretty impressive
beautiful design
good performance and a decent camera
Good to very good photos with high image sharpness
lower edge is quite powerful and offers a good sound
quick and easy to get up and running
dynamic range is on par with the rivals
touchscreen
both the black level and contrast are absolutely satisfactory
Both system performance and browser speed are also outstanding
lovely bold colour comparable
Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 is a worthwhile bargain
Both the range and signal stability are very good
It can also track your sleep and your stress levels
It is great at tracking runs
very bright and also very homogeneous at 90%
The system runs very smoothly and almost lag-free in everyday use
very stable and repeatable
Colors are vivid and pleasant in all conditions
accurate white balance and pleasant color rendering
Great autofocus performance in bright light
Stable and repeatable white balance and exposure
buckle strap is secure and is made from thermoplastic polyurethane
simple
responsive and intuitive

gauging the real battery life is hard
Xiaomi is handicapped by the industry's limitations
The camera is disappointing
its glass back is slippery when kept on flat surfaces
prone to carrying the phone around in your hand
camera really fails under low light
harder to find in the US
There's no microSD card slot like the Samsung Galaxy S7
4G will not work in the US
not available outside of China for now
128 GB Pro version and is harder than steel
Xiaomi has no plans to sell its phones in the West for now
device's camera could detect solar eclipse
does not track and analyze the internet surfing habits of its users
it might drop to slower connections or go offline completely
the unlocking process is very complicated
phones don't fare well against competition only in appropriate price brackets
Without flashing a stock ROM
the stock China software shipping on Chinese variants does not include Google apps
the bundled charger is not compatible with Quick Charge 3
low-light performance is not so good
the device s slipperiness on many surfaces
glossy glass back curves into a metal frame
it s a poor person s Galaxy S7
no email service can overcome a bad domain name
it looks like distribution will be limited
frequency is too low
users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
does not use onscreen navigation in its flagship handset
The rates were a bit worse in the other two display modes
notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession
Colorful and somewhat cluttered
score and contents below refer to an older Camera test protocol
Limited dynamic range in outdoor scenes
loss of detail and strong chromatic noise
slightly overexposed highlights in high-contrast scenes
prone to overheating when I used the camera
the fingerprint scanner is a bit of a hit and miss
it s not 2K display like the S7 edge
inability to easily track
There s no GPS built-in
battery life is worse than that of the Mi Band 4
heart rate sensor gets a little too creative for my liking
Mi Smart Band 5 heart rate sensor is sometimes a bit sleepy
readings completely wrong for the first few minutes
Mi Smart Band 5 does not have auto brightness
It costs a bit more
Does Xiaomi Mi 5 have fast charging
it does not support wireless charging
Does Xiaomi Mi 5 have wireless charging
Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
make any changes in design

Xiaomi Mi 5 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	5.15 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	3000 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	428 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	2.15 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Xiaomi - Video Reviews (9)

Xiaomi Mi 5 Review with Pros & Cons after a Month's Use

Xiaomi Mi 5 - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 6.0
CPU clock speed	2.15 GHz
CPU cores	Quad-core
CPU model	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
GPU model	Qualcomm Adreno 530
RAM memory	3 GB 4 GB

Primary sensor size	1/2.8"
Primary sensor resolution	16.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture	2.0 f
Video recording	yes
Highest video resolution	4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution	30.0 fps
Autofocus	yes
Burst Mode	yes
Digital Image Stabilization	yes
Digital zoom	yes
Face detection	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
HDR Capture	yes
LED Flash	yes
Optical image stabilization	yes
Panorama	yes
Smile detection	yes
Touch focus	yes

Internal storage	128 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Memory card reader	no
Types of memory card supported	No memory slot

Height	5.69 in
Width	2.72 in
Depth	0.29 in
Weight	4.55 oz

IR	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11a 802.11ac 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
Data transmission	HSPA+
Navigation system	GLONASS
2G GSM	yes
GSM frequencies	850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz
3G UMTS	yes
UMTS frequences	850 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz
4G LTE	yes
LTE frequencies	800 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 2100 MHz 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspot	yes
Streaming standards	Miracast

Screen size	5.15 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	LCD
Resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Technology	IPS TFT
Pixel density	428.0 ppi
Screen material	Corning Gorilla Glass 4.0
Dual screen support	no
Scratch resistant display	yes
HDR	no
Multi touch	yes

Primary resolution	4.0 Mpx

Colour of product	Black Gold Purple White
Material	Aluminum Glass
Water resistant	no
Shock resistant	no

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes
Fingerprint	yes
Gyroscope	yes
Barometer	yes

Dual sim support	yes
Sim card size	Nano-SIM
DLNA certified	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.2
Bluetooth profile	A2DP
Bluetooth codec	SBC
NFC	yes
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
USB version	3.1
USB On-The-Go (OTG)	yes
Video output	No

Replaceable battery	no
Battery type	Lithium Polymer
Battery capacity	3000.0 mAh
Fast charging	no
Wireless charging	no

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Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.5

Based on 10 reviews

Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi Mi 5 Mobile review: Better in bright light

DXOMARK

Published: 11.05.2016

Xiaomi Mi 5 Mobile review: Better in bright light

Achieving an overall DxOMark Mobile score of 79 points, the Xiaomi Mi 5 is a reliable option for a smartphone for photography, particularly in outdoor and bright-light conditions. Our industry-standard mobile tests analyzed the image quality of both still photos and video footage to determine individual Photo and Video sub-scores.

TechRadar

Published: 26.01.2017

Xiaomi Mi5 review

4.5

A beautiful phone at a beautiful price

Android Authority

Published: 19.04.2016

Xiaomi Mi 5 Review

With flagship specs at an astonishing price, the Xiaomi Mi 5 has a lot to offer but can it topple the flagships of today? Here's our Mi 5 review.

Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 review: The best budget fitness tracker just got better

Expert Reviews

Published: 06.10.2020

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 review: The best budget fitness tracker just got better

5.0

An excellent entry-level fitness tracker at an astonishing price point

Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi Mi 5 review: A great phone, but just not perfect yet

The Indian Express

Published: 10.05.2017

Xiaomi Mi 5 review: A great phone, but just not perfect yet

Xiaomi Mi 5 is the new premium smartphone from the Chinese start-up. But does it live up to the hype? Here’s our full review.

Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi Mi Band 5 review | Stuff

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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 review | Stuff

Value-tastic tracking

Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi Mi 5 Smartphone Review

Notebookcheck

Published: 27.07.2016

Xiaomi Mi 5 Smartphone Review

4.4

In-depth review of the Xiaomi Mi 5 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Qualcomm Adreno 530, 5.15-inch, 129 g) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi Mi 5 32 GB Review: Five for fighting

Digit.in/hi/

Published: 08.04.2016

Xiaomi Mi 5 32 GB Review: Five for fighting

4.2

Read the in depth Review of Xiaomi Mi 5 32 GB Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Xiaomi Mi 5 32 GB configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi Mi 5 review: an alarmingly good smartphone

The Verge

Published: 16.03.2016

Xiaomi Mi 5 review: an alarmingly good smartphone

As Chinese consumers become more discerning, Xiaomi rises to meet increasing expectations

Xiaomi Mi 5 This fantastic phone gives Samsung's S7 a run for its money

CNET

Published: 23.03.2016

This fantastic phone gives Samsung's S7 a run for its money

Xiaomi's impressive Mi 5 is just as powerful as its top-end Android rivals, at half the price. It's a shame it's only officially available in China and India.