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Xiaomi Mi 5
Mi 4s| Global Score | |
| 73.7 | 76.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| -- | 2016-11-04 |
| 5.55 x 2.81 x 0.20 inches | 6.25 x 3.22 x 0.31 inches |
| -- | 7.37 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| -- | Ceramic |
| $ 419.00 | $ 590.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2040 x 1080 pixels |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 565 pixels per inch | 361 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 9.3 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.54 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| -- | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 8.25 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE and GPRS | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| -- | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 5.9 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3600mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4400mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.6 | 6.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Mi MIX is a little bit better than Xiaomi Mi 5, having a general score of 76.2 against 73.7. Xiaomi Mi 5 features a little bit better performance than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM, and they both have 4 cpu cores, the Xiaomi Mi 5 also counts with an additional graphics processor.
Xiaomi Mi 5 has a more vivid screen than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a lot more pixels per inch in the screen and a higher resolution of 2560 x 1440. Xiaomi Mi MIX has a very superior memory to store more apps and games than Xiaomi Mi 5, because it has 128 GB internal storage capacity.
Xiaomi Mi MIX features better battery performance than Xiaomi Mi 5, because it has a 22 percent larger battery capacity. Xiaomi Mi MIX features a superior camera than Xiaomi Mi 5, although it has a smaller aperture, they both have a same resolution camera.
Although Xiaomi Mi MIX is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Xiaomi Mi 5, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Xiaomi Mi 5. So if you want that extra specs, you can buy the Xiaomi Mi MIX, otherwise you can save a couple dollars and get the Xiaomi Mi 5, giving up a couple specifications.
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