Xiaomi Mi5

The design of the handset is one of the highlights of the handset with an all metal and glass body. It is expected that the handset would come with 2.5D curved glass panel on the rear as well as front. It is also being speculated that the device would come with a physical fingerprint sensor.

Display

The display of the new flagship device from Xiaomi a decent 5.1 inch display for a good visual experience. Moreover, contrary to the speculation of a QHD display, MI5 comes with a full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels, which is a delight to watch as well. The display also has a slight curve to its edges on the front as well as back, which makes it a delight view and hold as well.

User Experience

The user experience on the handset is pleasant as the device comes with the latest MIUI 7 user interface. The highlight of MIUI7 is the fact that it comes based on the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system, which along with MIUI's clutter-free interface makes for a smooth experience.

Performance and Battery Life

The performance of Xiaomi handsets has always been quite impressive owing to its impressive hardware and MIUI. Xiaomi Mi5 too does not disappoint on this front since it comes with a Snapdragon 820 Quad-core pocessor that has been clocked at 2.5 GHz. The processor has been coupled with a massive 4 GB of RAM that ensures a consistent performance. It comes with a 3600 mAh non-removable Battery.

Camera Technology

Xiaomi devices are known for their imaging performance and camera modules, Mi5 is no exception.This handset comes with a primary camera module of 16 Megapixels on its rear panel. It will also feature a powerful 13 Megapixels snapper on the front panel for selfie lovers.

Connectivity

On the connectivity front, the handset will come equipped with support for 4G LTE and 3G to support ultra fast Internet browsing. It is also expected to feature NFC, DLNA, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, microUSB and GPS.

Verdict

Xiaomi handsets have always been received quite well and Mi5 is expected to be quite a hit with Indian users as well. The handset boasts of some cutting edge features with a powerful hardware. If Xiaomi prices it just right as the brand is known for, Xiaomi Mi5 can easily repeat the success story of its predecessors. The price tag with which the handset is expected to come will place it in the direct line of competition with some of the powerful handsets in the market. It will be facing heat from the likes of OnePlus Two, Sony Xperia C5 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S5.