Xiaomi unveils their Mi5 flagship with three models

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Xiaomi took to the stage at Mobile World Conference and unveiled their Mi5 flagship Android device which will come in three versions: 32 GB/3 GB RAM, 64 GB/3 GB RAM and 128 GB/4 GB RAM for the Mi5 Pro. 



All feature a Snapdragon 820 processor, 16 MP main camera sensor with four-axis image stabilization, 4MP UltraPixel front shooter, a fingerprint reader and a near bezel-less Full-HD display. 

Xiaomi Global Vice President Hugo Barra also announced that the battery can be charged to between 80 and 90 percent in a one hour due to its its quick-charging capabilities. The price was announced as starting at 1,999 Yuan, which works out at $306, for the 32 GB model, 2,299 Yuan ($351) for the 64 GB model, of which both feature a glass back cover and 2,699 Yuan ($413) for the Pro model that comes with a ceramic back cover.

The full specs are as follows: 

  • OS: Android 6.0, MIUI 7
  • Display: 5.15, Full-HD 1080p
  • SoC: Snapdragon 820
  • RAM 3 GB/4GB LPDDR4
  • Storage: 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB
  • Battery: 3000 mAh, QuickCharge 3.0
  • Rear camera: 16 MP Sony IMX 298. Front: 4MP UltraPixel
  • Connectivity: NFC, 4G+
  • Dimensions: 144.55 x 69.2 x 7.25 mm
  • Weight: 129-139 g
  • Price: 1999, 2299 and 2699 Yuan (around $306, $351 and $413)

The Mi 5 has a 5.15-inch quad HD screen and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with 4 GB of RAM. The phone will ship with 32, 64, or 128 GB of storage. Xiaomi gave the phone a Sony 16-megapixel main camera with four-axis optical image stabilization and dual-LED flash. The Mi 5 will ship with a 3,000mAh battery with support for Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0. The Mi will pack Cat. 12 LTE, as well as WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC. It runs Android 6.0 with Xiaomi's MIUI 7 user interface. The Mi 5 will launch in China on March 1, with India to follow shortly thereafter. Xiaomi said the phone will reach "other global markets" later in the year, but didn't specify which. Pricing will be about $265 for the 32 GB model.


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