Xiaomi makes the MWC 2016 event as a momentum to introduce their latest devices, namely Xiaomi MI5 and MI5 Pro to compete in the global market. Carrying the specs are no less sophisticated, Xiaomi offers a more affordable price than the flagship line of smartphones made by competitors simultaneously released at MWC 2016, Barcelona.

Three different variants

Xiaomi Mi 5 consists of three variants. For the first variant is sold at the lowest price, specification Xiaomi Mi 5 reinforced with 820 Snapdragon processor speed of 1.8 GHz, 3 GB RAM, as well as 32 GB of storage. As for the second variant, the processor faster clockspeed of 2.15 GHz, 3 GB of RAM is still, however internal storage space doubled to 64 GB.

As for the highest variant which is also known as the Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro equipped with storage up to 128 GB of RAM capacity of the field, which is 4 GB. While the processor is still the same, Snapdragon 820 with a speed of 2.15 GHz.

First use a physical home button

Its status as a flagship smartphone, of course Xiaomi Mi 5 not only focus on the increase in the specification only. Turning to the design and the body, for the regular variants Xiaomi builds their devices with the material of alloy metal and glass. In contrast to the Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro, this variant no longer uses glass material, but with a ceramic material. The third dimension of this variant has the same size, which is 69.2 x 144.5 x 7.25 mm and weighs only 129 grams is relatively light. The color choices available are black, white, and gold.

No to miss, features a fingerprint sensor on the Xiaomi Mi 5 can be found at the bottom of the screen that could also serve as a physical home button. Mi 5 is not the first Xiaomi product line is equipped with a fingerprint sensor, as before has there redmi Xiaomi Note 3 comes first to use it. But for the physical buttons, this is the first time there is the Xiaomi smartphone.

Sensor camera with Sony IMX 298

In the camera sector Xiaomi Mi 5 can not be underestimated because the resolution 16 MP main camera embedded using Sony IMX 298 sensor with phase detection auto focus feature and deep trench isolation technology. Interestingly, the camera integrated on the left rear of the alias does not protrude flush with the body. While on the front side, Xiaomi Mi equips with a 5 MP camera with a resolution of only 4 Ultrapixel technology.

Thin bezel barely visible

All three variants Xiaomi Mi 5 running the operating system Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes with a screen measuring more than usual, which is 5.15 inches. This screen uses an IPS panel resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels supported 16-LED backlighting technology. In addition to a very thin bezel size on the screen Xiaomi Mi 5 even barely visible, there is also a Sunlight Display technology has improved its so this technology can adjust the contrast of the display more detail from every pixel.

Fast connectivity with 4G LTE Cat.12

To maximize connectivity, Xiaomi Mi 5 supported onboard Advanced 4G + and 4G LTE Cat.12 that can support up to a speed of 600 Mbps. Not only that, Xiaomi Mi 5 have also been using the latest technologies such as 3x carrier aggregation. Xiaomi's own equip their latest flagship smartphone with two slots for SIM-card-sized nano-SIM. But a little unfortunate because Xiaomi Mi 5 only equipped with a powerful 3000 mAh battery that is small for a flagship dual-SIM devices which tend to require larger power supplies.

Curved rear body

Adopt the design that could be considered similar to the Mi Note, Xiaomi Mi 5 has a rear sloped on both sides. This makes the design looks more elegant because it is also similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note5.

Price Xiaomi MI5 and MI5 Pro

With the specification of a much more powerful thanks to the Snapdragon processor 820, pulling the price of Xiaomi Mi and Mi 5 5 Pro is offered below the average latest flagship smartphones such as Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5. For regular variants with 3 GB RAM 32 GB of storage is priced at around US$307, while the variant with 64 GB of storage and 3GB of RAM is sold at a price range of US$352. For the highest variant with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB of storage, the price of Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro is priced just US$412

Specifications

PRICE	US$307 (3 GB/32 GB) US$352 (3 GB/64 GB) US$412 (4 GB/128 GB)
BODY	69,2 x 144,5 x 7,25 mm, 129 grams
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 octa-core 1,8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 octa-core 2,15 GHz
GPU	Adreno 530
RAM	3/4 GB
STORAGE	32/64/128 GB
SCREEN	IPS 5,15 inch (1.920 x 1.080 pixels)
CAMERA	16 MP & 4 MP (2.160p @30fps, 1.080p @30fps)
BATTERY	3.000 mAh
OPERATING SYSTEM	Android Marshmallow 6.0
NETWORK	Dual-SIM 4G LTE
SENSOR	Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
OTHERS	Quick Charge 3.0