Xiaomi Mi5 review - flagship specifications for everyone. Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates
Snapdragon 820, tempered glass Gorilla Glass 4, the highest photo quality - all these are the characteristics of most flagships in 2016. However, in this barrel of honey there is not even a spoon, but a whole ladle of tar - these smartphones are very expensive. And Xiaomi Mi5 is perhaps the only device that breaks the established stereotype.
Xiaomi Mi5 Models
Xiaomi review Mi5 cannot be called complete in isolation from the study of its modifications. And here the "Chinese Apple" traditionally seeks to confuse the end customer. Remember at least the previous device - Mi4, of which there were plenty of different copies: this is Mi4i, and Mi4C, and now some more Mi4S. Frank horror!
Having introduced the latest Mi5, the manufacturer has already started by releasing several versions of the device, each of which differs from each other in one way or another. What happens next is scary to imagine.
However, on my test, there was a younger version with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory in white. This model is already available in three colors: gold, white or completely black body. With the latter at the time of publication of the material, there are problems even in China. It seems to be there, but actually buying it is very difficult. But the silver-white variation is not difficult to acquire.
The next version with the same 3 gigabytes of RAM, but with 64 GB of internal memory. In addition, this model is more powerful than my sample and is sometimes referred to with the prefix "Pro". Body colors are the same. Some users have already acquired this modification.
The juice itself is, of course, the top modification with a memory ratio of 4 + 128 GB. She has a hell of a ceramic cover on the back, which in theory (and in practice) is not scratched. In addition, the model has not yet gone on sale, and when it does, it will only be available in black. It is reported that ceramics are hardened here at a temperature of as much as 1500 degrees Celsius, and the thickness of the coating itself is only 0.35 mm. An interesting fact, so to speak.
Equipment
I liked what boxes Xiaomi made in the past. They are made from recycled cardboard. Pleasant, one might say, "tube" appearance packages. In addition, each box could support the weight of one adult.
The box from the Mi5 is just as solid (tested personally by my 83 kg), but its design is unremarkable. Exactly the same appearance can be found in any other smartphone manufacturer. Boredom.
Inside the device itself and accessories are laid out in their compartments. Frankly, all these cardboard insides and partitions are very cheap. It's like unboxing some $100 Cubot.
The whole set is visible in the animation above. I will not describe it in detail. Of course, there are no additional covers here. If you order a device from China, be sure to ask the seller to report an adapter for a Russian plug and at least one film on the screen. For the first time.
Design
The first impression is the most positive. Beautiful, very neat stylish smartphone and that's a fact. The surrounding device also causes extremely positive emotions.
The body is beautifully assembled. Nothing backlash, no creaks. I did not find gaps and criminal cracks.
Everything is assembled to the conscience and fully corresponds to the premium status of the device.
The set of front elements is completely standard. A little about the touch keys. They are equipped with moonlight illumination. The duration of the backlight can be adjusted, and for 20 or even 30 seconds, and not 6, as in Samsung.
There is a vibration feedback and I did not like it.
Vibration strongly resonates through the body and one gets the feeling that you have in your hands not a tightly packed gadget, but a rattling, empty blank.
Fortunately, the vibration intensity can be adjusted in the parameters. In this case, the rattle is no longer so strong.
The most pleasant response in my memory, for which the special Taptic Engine is responsible for it. Unfortunately, Mi5 is far from it.
Surprisingly, Xiaomi did not install 2.5D glass curved at the edges on the front panel. The front side is completely flat. The metal sides do not protrude above the case at all, so I would not recommend placing the device with the display down despite the fact that glass is installed here. Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
Of course, there is an oleophobic coating. It perfectly copes with its task: it practically does not collect fingerprints, and the latter slide on the glass as if on ice.
The back side has got the same glass, only it is really curved here and is already referred to as 3D.
By the way, the back is very similar to that in Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Borrowing between manufacturers is now in full swing, and only you and I benefit from this, getting gadgets balanced from all sides. Therefore, you should not kick xiaomi for allegedly copying something from the Koreans.
The back surface is very smooth. Why is it bad? If you put your smartphone near the edge of the table, then it can simply move out and break on the floor. Believe me, the back is really very slippery. And if our fingers cling to the glass quite well due to the peculiarity of the structure of papillary patterns and all that, then there is no need to cling to the back of the gadget on a hard and smooth surface.
In vibration mode, the device will definitely leave the table on its own and end up on the floor. In general, I warned you.
In the white and black model, the back side of the corresponding color is without any pattern, while the gold one has a subtle mesh structure. I have not seen this model live, so I only judge by press images.
For me personally, it is important how the device lies in the hand. It directly depends on whether there is a risk of dropping the device on the floor and breaking it. Of course, there is such a risk in Mi5, but it is much lower than in the same or in the record holder for falls. As for me, the latter is simply impossible to hold securely in your hands. Need a cover.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Weight | |
| Xiaomi Mi5 (5.15'') | 144,6 | 69,2 | 129 / 139 (with ceramic cover) | |
| samsung galaxy S7 (5.1'') | 142,4 | 69,6 | ||
| iPhone 6S (4.7'') | 138,3 | 67,1 | ||
| LG G5 (5.3'') | 149,4 | 73,9 |
The peephole of the rear camera does not stick out here. More precisely, the sapphire crystal itself is flush with the case, but the metal border protrudes slightly, so it scratches very quickly. It is visible, however, only if you look closely.
On the top end, in addition to the headphone jack and microphone, there is an infrared port. In memory, there was a proprietary management application household appliances. It is partly in Chinese, but thankfully intuitive.
port on the bottom USB Type-C. For some reason, everyone likes it when a manufacturer completes his offspring with this connector. Personally, I can't think of a single real argument for. There is only cons: most likely in your environment you will be alone with such a “breakthrough” device and you won’t be able to borrow charging from anyone. In addition, there is a problem with adapters. Personally, I have already ordered a couple from one Chinese store. Just so as not to be out of work. At least I thought so, but more on that later.
The perforation around the connector is symmetrical: the microphone is on the left, and the multimedia speaker is on the right. By the way, it is quite loud and, best of all, of high quality. The standard ringtone "Guitar Classic" sounds especially good. Skip incoming call on a noisy street, most likely it will not work.
On the side there are mechanical buttons. They wobble a little and that's ok. I have not yet seen a single device where these keys would not stagger.
On the left side is a retractable slot for two Nano SIM cards. No memory cards for you, get by!
Obviously, this is what Xiaomi thought. I wouldn't be surprised that Mi6 will have such support and it will be presented in the light of some kind of revelation, as Samsung did this year. Or maybe it won't show up. Still, the Chinese manufacturer is actively promoting its own online services for watching videos and listening to music. Extra memory in such a case is useless to users. A technique successfully practiced by LeEco.
Fingerprint's scanner
A thing that deserves its own section in the review. The sensor is located on the front panel, right in the "Home" button. It has a ceramic coating.
Despite the narrow surface, the reading speed is not bad.
However, there is a downside. For the scanner to work, you need to press the button.
This is the path of the same Samsung and Apple. Most Android device manufacturers take a different approach - just touch the sensor. And this, in my opinion, is correct.
The location of the scanner in front is the most convenient. I use smartphones in the car and install them directly on the dashboard in the holder. In this case, just put your finger on the front key and the smartphone is unlocked. No need to climb somewhere behind the back and feel for the contact pad there. Still, you need to follow the road behind the wheel, and not poke your finger in an incomprehensible place.
The scanner is used here standard mode: for locking the device itself, fingerprint protection individual files and for payment via online wallet(only in China).
Unfortunately, you cannot set a fingerprint lock on applications. They can only be protected with a password or graphic key. It's strange somehow.
And a little more about the control keys. They are touch sensitive and touches can be divided into two types: short tap or hold. It can be two different functions, which is convenient.
Xiaomi Mi 5 is a novelty that immediately after the release attracted the closest attention. The model has its own style, unique and inimitable, which is complemented by excellent technical equipment and amazing performance. At the same time, its cost does not look exorbitant at all, which, in combination with the above, is more than a weighty reason for a closer acquaintance.
Appearance
For the design of the Mi 5, the manufacturer should express special gratitude. When developing, even the smallest details were taken into account, which made it possible to achieve such an amazing result - the smartphone has excellent aesthetics, harmoniously combined with sophistication and sophistication.
The front face contains the front camera lens, speaker, manufacturer's logo and sensors that react to light and proximity. Under the screen, there was enough space for three buttons, two of which are touch-sensitive, one is mechanical.
The right edge houses the volume rocker and lock/unlock key for the device. On the left side there is a slot for two Nano SIM cards.
Above you can find an audio jack, a microphone and an IR port, from the bottom all the space is occupied by a speaker and a USB Type-C port. As for the back side, there is only one more logo, an LED flash and a camera lens. Everything is very simple, but at the same time stylish, pretty and thought out.
Color solutions for conventional modifications have three variations - gold, white and black. As for the top Mi 5 from Xiaomi, only black is available here, while the body is made of ceramic.
Ergonomics
Pleased with the model and build quality. There is no backlash and squeaks even with significant compression, the case looks solid and solid. The side face is made of metal and has a very good tactility. Both sides - back and front, are covered with Gorilla Glass 4 protective glass, the oleophobic coating of which deserves only flattering reviews.
The case itself, although rather slippery, lies comfortably in the hand, which is largely made possible thanks to slightly rounded edges, and does not cause discomfort in control - you can handle almost all functions with one hand.
The location of the buttons is convenient, the physical one has a tight move, the touch sensitively react to touch. It is also possible to set up a mechanical key for touch response - an option that is not often found in other manufacturers.
Screen
Xiaomi Mi 5 has a 5.15-inch screen based on an IPS-type matrix. Resolution - 1980x1080 pixels, pixel density is 428 ppi. Up to 10 multitouch touches are allowed at a time.
The picture pleases with its detail and clarity - you can easily see even the smallest details. The color component is also at a high level - the balance of colors is good, the color reproduction is natural. The brightness is sufficient for comfortable viewing even near a bright light source.
Illumination is carried out by means of 16 LEDs, the contrast ratio is 1500: 1, which is one of the best indicators in this class. The review is possible even with a significant deviation, and without the slightest distortion, the built-in sensor changes the intensity of the glow depending on the environment. Thanks to the settings, you can choose the optimal color gamut, change the contrast and activate the Reading mode, which turns off the blue glow.
Interface
According to the data that the manufacturer's description contains, the software platform of the model is based on the Android 6.0 OS, which is supplemented by the pre-installed MIUI graphical shell, presented in version 7.
Its design is more than typical and familiar from previous series. Although it was not without innovations - it is worth noting the lack of a menu for existing applications, a redesigned navigation block and quick settings, a more convenient menu device with the latest programs involved, and a number of other points.
The settings are worked out to the smallest detail, no difficulties were noticed with their use. There are several modes of operation and support, albeit not at the proper level, for gesture control. There are few pre-installed programs, although everything you need can be downloaded from the Play Store without any problems.
Performance
The basis of Xiaomi Mi 5 is powerful processor Snapdragon 820 with 4 cores "on board". The clock frequency varies depending on the version - in the base it is 1.8 GHz, while the top offers 2.15 GHz right away. RAM-memory also differs - 3 or 4 GB are available. As for the built-in memory, here you will have to choose - the model can have both 32 and 64, 128 GB. A memory card is not provided, although this is not critical.
The Adreno 530 accelerator is used for graphics processing, overheating is not observed even at maximum load. Watching videos, including 720p and 1080p formats, does not raise any questions - even large files (10 GB or more) are played without problems.
The speaker is also pleasing - the sound is loud, clear and rich, it has a good bass response and good work on individual frequencies. This phone will be a great gift for all music lovers. The fingerprint scanner is not far behind. It is a pleasure to use it - recognition passes on the first attempt and takes no more than a second. If desired, you can put your finger in any position - this does not affect the performance of the sensor in any way. He just does his job - quickly and imperceptibly.
Camera
Both cameras of the smartphone have very good characteristics. Frontal resolution is 4 megapixels with an aperture of f / 2.0. The settings are minimal, the image quality is acceptable – it is enough for a selfie with a large margin. The main camera has a resolution of 16 megapixels, there is an option for optical stabilization and phase-type autofocus.
The camera is protected from damage by a sapphire crystal. A bright flash provides trouble-free shooting even in complete darkness, there are several modes, including manual. Management is simple and uncomplicated, photos delight with their clarity, brightness and saturation. Video shooting is available in up to 4K format, including in slow motion.
Wireless protocols
This smartphone presents the whole range of currently used protocols, including for wireless data exchange. The built-in infrared port may well be used to control household devices, for which the manufacturer prudently built in the MI Remote application.
The device functions quite comfortably in 4G networks, supports VoLTE technology, and its navigation module can be synchronized with three independent navigation systems- Russian, Chinese and American. Establishing a connection with multiple satellites takes up to 5 seconds.
Offline work
built-in capacity battery reaches the mark of 3000 mAh. The indicator is definitely not the highest, which, however, is offset by balanced power consumption and the ability to hold the accumulated charge for a long time. There are also a number of options for controlling energy consumption and maximizing its adjustment to the needs and requests of a particular user.
Mode fast charging QuickCharge 3.0 provides quick charging of the gadget when needed, it will take about 2 hours to fully fill the battery. The autonomy indicators are frankly pleasing - in talk mode, the smartphone lasts for 20 hours, you can enjoy watching videos for 14 hours, but you can only play your favorite toy for no more than 5 hours.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Xiaomi Mi 5 model
Among the main advantages of the device are the following:- Excellent picture quality;
- High resolution camera;
- High-performance processor;
- 2 SIM cards, one is suitable for functioning in a 4G network;
- Stylish, ergonomic and light body.
- Non-removable battery pack;
- Lack of a slot for a memory card;
- Firmware issues.
Specifications Xiaomi Mi 5
| General characteristics | |
| Type | smartphone |
| OS Version | Android 6.0 |
| Type of shell | classical |
| Housing material | metal and glass |
| Control | mechanical/touch buttons |
| SIM card type | Nano SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 |
| Multi-SIM mode | alternating |
| Weight | 129 g |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 69.2x144.6x7.3mm |
| Screen | |
| Screen type | color IPS, 16.78 million colors, touch |
| Touch screen type | multi-touch, capacitive |
| Diagonal | 5.15 in. |
| Image size | 1920x1080 |
| Number of pixels per inch (PPI) | 428 |
| Automatic screen rotation | There is |
| multimedia | |
| Camera | 16 megapixels, LED flash |
| Camera Features | autofocus, optical stabilization |
| Diaphragm | F/2 |
| Video recording | There is |
| Max. video resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Max. video frame rate | 30 fps |
| Geo Tagging | There is |
| Front-camera | yes, 4 million pixels. |
| Audio | MP3 |
| Headphone jack | 3.5mm |
| Connection | |
| Standard | GSM 900/1800/1900, CDMA 800, CDMA 1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. 12 VoLTE |
| Support for LTE bands | 1800, 2100, 2600 MHz; TDD: 1900, 2300, 2500, 2600 MHz |
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, IRDA, USB, NFC |
| satellite navigation | GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou |
| A-GPS system | There is |
| DLNA support | There is |
| Memory and processor | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 |
| Number of processor cores | 4 |
| video processor | Adreno 530 |
| Built-in memory | 32/64/128 GB |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Nutrition | |
| Battery type | Li polymer |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Battery | fixed |
| Charging connector type | USB Type-C |
| Other features | |
| Speakerphone (built-in speaker) | There is |
| Control | voice dialing, voice control |
| Airplane mode | There is |
| A2DP Profile | There is |
| Sensors | ambient light, proximity, gyroscope, compass, barometer, fingerprint reader |
| Flashlight | There is |
| USB host | There is |
| Use as a USB storage device | There is |
| Additional Information | |
| Peculiarities | main camera: 1/2.8" sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, touch focus; Li-Po battery 3000 mAh (typical) / 2910 mAh (minimum); glass back cover; processor - 2 cores 1.8 GHz Kryo & 2 cores 1.6 GHz Kryo; protective glass Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Announcement date | 2016-02-24 |
| Sales start date | 2016-03-01 |
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.
| Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 69.2 mm (millimeters) 6.92 cm (centimeters) 0.23 ft 2.72in |
| Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 144.55 mm (millimeters) 14.46 cm (centimeters) 0.47ft 5.69in |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 7.25 mm (millimeters) 0.73 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft 0.29in |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 129 g (grams) 0.28 lbs 4.55oz |
| Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 72.52 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.4 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White Golden |
| Housing materials The materials used to make the body of the device. | Glass Metal |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides higher data transfer rates and connectivity more consumers at the same time. | CDMA 800 MHz CDMA 1900 MHz |
| TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G standard for mobile networks. It is also called UTRA/UMTS-TDD LCR. It is designed as an alternative W-CDMA standard in China by the Chinese Academy of Telecommunications Technology, Datang Telecom and Siemens. TD-SCDMA combines TDMA and CDMA. | TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is short for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency with W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) |
Mobile technologies and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.
SoC (System on a Chip)
System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.
| SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 |
| Technological process Information about technological process on which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 14 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications. | 2x 1.8 GHz Kryo, 2x 1.36 GHz Kryo |
| Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which for their part are more productive than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8-A |
| First level cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently accessed data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and much faster than system memory, and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for them in the L2 cache. With some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Second level cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity, allowing more data to be cached. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or RAM. | 1536 KB (kilobytes) 1.5 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| Processor clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1800 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. IN mobile devices ah it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Clock frequency GPU The speed of work is clock frequency GPU, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 510 MHz (megahertz) |
| The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) used operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost when the device is turned off or restarted. | 3 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR4 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates. | dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its speed, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data. | 1333 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches. | 5.15in 130.81 mm (millimeters) 13.08 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate Screen Width | 2.52in 64.13 mm (millimeters) 6.41 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate Screen Height | 4.49in 114.01 mm (millimeters) 11.4 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper image detail. | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 428 ppi (pixels per inch) 168ppm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device. | 73.33% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistance |
| Display manufacturer - LG Display / Japan Display Inc. /Sharp Corning Gorilla Glass 4 16 lamp LED technology 1500:1 contrast ratio 600 cd/m² 95% NTSC |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the case and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor Model | Sony IMX298 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Sensor size | 5.22 x 3.92 mm (millimeters) 0.26in |
| Pixel size | 1.132 µm (micrometers) 0.001132 mm (millimeters) |
| crop factor | 6.63 |
| ISO (light sensitivity) ISO values determine the light sensitivity level of the photosensor. A lower value means weaker light sensitivity and vice versa - higher values mean higher light sensitivity, i.e. better ability of the sensor to work in low light conditions. | 100 - 3200 |
| Diaphragm | f/2 |
| Excerpt The shutter speed (exposure time) indicates the amount of time the camera shutter is open during the shooting process. The longer it is open, the more light reaches the photosensor. Shutter speed is measured in seconds (eg 5, 2, 1) or fractions of a second (eg 1/2, 1/8, 1/8000). | 1/1000 - 32 |
| Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. There is also an equivalent focal length that provides the same field of view with a full frame camera. | 4.3 mm (millimeters) 28.53 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile devices cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes give a softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | Double LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which indicates the number of pixels in the horizontal and vertical direction of an image. | 4608 x 3456 pixels 15.93 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording by the device. | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels) |
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard shooting and video playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30 fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | autofocus Burst shooting digital zoom Digital Image Stabilization Optical Image Stabilization geo tags panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode Macro mode |
| Phase detection DTI technology (Deep Trench Isolation) 4-axis OIS 6-element lens Sapphire crystal glass lens cover 720p@120fps |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are mainly used for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.
| Sensor Model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera. | OmniVision OV4688 |
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take pictures. The sensor, as well as the optics, is one of the main factors in the quality of a camera in a mobile device. | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
| Sensor size Information about the size of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer more high quality images despite the lower resolution. | 5.44 x 3.07 mm (millimeters) 0.25in |
| Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels to be used per unit area, thus increasing resolution. On the other side, smaller size pixel may have a negative impact on image quality when high levels light sensitivity (ISO). | 2.024 µm (micrometers) 0.002024 mm (millimeters) |
| crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the size of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35mm film) and the size of the device's photosensor. The number shown is the ratio of the diagonals of the full frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photo sensor of the specific device. | 6.93 |
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture is larger. | f/2 |
| Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the secondary camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera. | 2688 x 1512 pixels 4.06 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported video resolution additional camera. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the optional camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution. | 30 fps (frames per second) |
| Angle of view - 80° self-timer |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about navigation and location technologies supported by the device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the key features and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs that store and encode/decode digital audio data, respectively.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.
| Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours. | 3000 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used in mobile devices. | Li-polymer (Li-polymer) |
| Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 2G network. | 33 h (hours) 1980 min (minutes) 1.4 days |
| 2G standby time The 2G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 250 h (hours) 15000 min (minutes) 10.4 days |
| 3G talk time Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 3G network. | 25 h (hours) 1500 min (minutes) 1 days |
| 3G standby time The 3G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 250 h (hours) 15000 min (minutes) 10.4 days |
| 4G standby time The 4G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 4G network. | 200 h (hours) 12000 min (minutes) 8.3 days |
| Adapter output power Strength Information electric current(measured in amperes) and electrical voltage (measured in volts) that the Charger (output power). Higher power output ensures faster battery charging. | 5 V (volts) / 2.5 A (amps) 9 V (volts) / 2 A (amps) 12 V (volts) / 1.5 A (amps) |
| Fast charging technology Fast charging technologies differ from each other in terms of energy efficiency, maintained output power, control over the charging process, temperature, etc. The device, battery and charger must be compatible with fast charging technology. | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 |
| Characteristics Information about some additional features device battery. | fast charging Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum number electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device next to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum allowable SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards following ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.376 W/kg (watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum allowed SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC following the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.798 W/kg (watt per kilogram) |
| Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are controlled by the CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 0.703 W/kg (watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest acceptable SAR value in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA controls whether mobile devices comply with this standard. | 1.422 W/kg (watt per kilogram) |
Xiaomi flagships are always long-awaited, because this is one of the few manufacturers that has been pleased with inexpensive flagship solutions for more than a year. It will be about Xiaomi Mi 5, which fans of the MI series have been waiting for so long. Well, the release of the novelty will really please many, because it seems that Xiaomi MI 4 has just come out and has not lost its relevance. Let's see what the manufacturer will offer us this time.
New design
As expected, we again have a top solution that leads in terms of price and quality. For just over three hundred dollars, the buyer receives a model built on the Snapdragon 820 platform in various trim levels. But let's start with the design: Xiaomi Mi 5 will seem very familiar to anyone who has ever held a Xiaomi Mi Note in their hands. This is one of the few exceptions today, when the manufacturer actually did not copy anything from anyone, but made something original, with a branded recognizable appearance.
In particular, a recognizable element here is the back surface with characteristic beveled edges. Even the camera eye and LED flash are in the same place as the volume rocker. The front surface of the novelty is different, in particular, the hardware button on the bottom, which houses the fingerprint scanner. In general, from the front, Xiaomi MI 5 resembles a Meizu MX4 or MX5 phone. Also, the novelty can be distinguished by the bottom edge, on which you can see the charging connector in the middle and stereo speaker holes at the edges. Separately, it should be noted the beveled edging of the front surface that stands out with a metallic sheen. It can be seen that the designers tried to emphasize this element. In total, three colors are available: white, gold and black.
Specifications
The smartphone is made on the same platform, but two options are available: with a processor frequency of 1.8 and 2.15 GHz. In addition, options with RAM also two: 3GB or 4GB. It is known that in the MI-series they try not to use microsd, instead they offer as many as three options with built-in memory: 32, 64 and 128 GB. The smartphone has support for two SIM cards and a classic set of all modern wireless interfaces. But the pride of the manufacturer was the main camera, or rather its optical stabilization. It uses an advanced sensor from Sony, the optical system of which is stabilized along four axes. It should also be noted that the smartphone runs on the new Android sixth version with the MIUI 7 shell, for which many prefer Xiaomi.
