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Xiaomi Mi 5S

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4.3
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User ratings:
35
4.3 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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Pros

  • the Mi 5s is actually very easy to hold
  • picture quality is still very good
  • the recordings are astoundingly smooth

Cons

  • Videos are too shaky when compared t
  • Camera image lack detail and bad in low light
  • The battery is not designed to be user replaceable

Key specs

  • 12 Mpx
  • 5.15 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 428 ppi
  • 3200 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 4 Mpx

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Xiaomi Mi 5S - Variants

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

Xiaomi Mi 5S - Pros & Cons

Xiaomi Mi 5S

Pros

  • the Mi 5s is actually very easy to hold
  • picture quality is still very good
  • the recordings are astoundingly smooth
  • The precise touchscreen makes typing that much easier
  • autofocus reacts promptly and the electronic image stabilization works very well
  • Mi 5s fares exceptionally well
  • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
  • torsional rigidity is very good
  • The results are quite decent and comparable to other competing smartphones
  • Touchscreen operation is very precise and the internal sensors work flawlessly as
  • Build and Design

Cons

  • Videos are too shaky when compared t
  • Camera image lack detail and bad in low light
  • The battery is not designed to be user replaceable
  • The sound is somewhat unbalanced
  • frequency is too low
  • users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
  • slightly higher image noise in the background
  • Xiaomi neglected to adapt the phone to the European market
  • it looks like distribution will be limited
  • the difference is not skin deep
  • detail suffers a bit

Xiaomi Mi 5S - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.15 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3200 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
428 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.15 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Xiaomi Mi 5S - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 6.0
CPU clock speed2.15 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 530
RAM memory
  • 3 GB
  • 4 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/2.3"
Primary sensor resolution12.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
Gesture Shotyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Scene modeyes
Self timeryes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
Voice controlyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 128 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
Memory card readerno
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
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Dimensions
Height5.73 in
Width2.77 in
Depth0.32 in
Weight5.11 oz
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Other features
IRyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2300 MHz
  • 2500 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size5.15 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density428.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
3D touchyes
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution4.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Grey
  • Pink
  • Silver
  • White
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Metal
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium Polymer
Battery capacity3200.0 mAh
Fast chargingyes
Wireless charging no

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Xiaomi Mi 5S Xiaomi - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.3
Based on 10 reviews
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  • 1
Xiaomi Mi 5S Xiaomi Mi5 review
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TechRadar
Published: 26.01.2017
Xiaomi Mi5 review
4.5

A beautiful phone at a beautiful price

Xiaomi Mi 5S Xiaomi Mi 5s Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 06.03.2017
Xiaomi Mi 5s Smartphone Review
4.4

Ausführlicher Test des Xiaomi Mi 5s (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, Qualcomm Adreno 530, 5,15 Zoll, 145 g) mit zahlreichen Messungen, Benchmarks und Bewertungen

Xiaomi Mi 5S Xiaomi Mi 5s review: Ever changing
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GSMArena.com
Published: 24.10.2016
Xiaomi Mi 5s review: Ever changing

The Mi 5 went on sale in April and the market has changed quite a bit since then. While Xiaomi is having a very successful year so far, especially with...

Xiaomi Mi 5S Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus review: Widening the lead
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 16.06.2018
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus review: Widening the lead
4.0

Xiaomi stamps its class yet again in the budget segment with the spiritual successor to one of its blockbuster value champs.

Xiaomi Mi 5S Xiaomi Mi 5 32 GB Review: Five for fighting
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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 5S Xiaomi Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus offer high-end camera specs and ultrasonic fingerprint reader
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DPReview
Published: 27.09.2016
Xiaomi Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus offer high-end camera specs and ultrasonic fingerprint reader

The Xiaomi Mi5s comes with a 12MP camera with large pixels, the larger Mi 5s Plus deploys a dual-camera with color and BW sensor. Read more

Xiaomi Mi 5S Xiaomi Mi 5 Review
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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 5S Xiaomi Mi 5SPlus Mobile review: Mixed performance
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DXOMARK
Published: 28.02.2017
Xiaomi Mi 5SPlus Mobile review: Mixed performance

The Xiaomi Mi 5SPlus features a dual 13Mp camera setup, including a 1/3”-type sensor with 1.12µm pixel pitch and a f/2 primary lens.  In default mode, it captures 4160x3120-pixel resolution still photos in a 4:3 aspect ratio and offers video recording resolutions of 2160p@30fps and 1080p@60fps.

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

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

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