Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Mi 5: The 2016 Mi flagship — Snapdragon 820 in a light, compact body.
SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2016·$310·Score 52/100
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.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.15" FHD LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon 820
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
16 MP · f/2.0
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
129 g
What stands out
- 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.
What to watch
- Mono speaker; no NFC on all variants.
- Small 3,000 mAh battery.
- Software ended at Android 8.
- Discontinued.