Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi 5s vs Xiaomi Mi 5
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi 5s and Xiaomi Mi 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Mi 5, ahead on Performance & hardware.
| Category | Mi 5s | Mi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi 5s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,200 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,294 :1
- against 1,227 :1
Xiaomi Mi 5, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.0
- against eMMC 5.1
- Weight
- 139 g
- against 145 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 8.3 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi 5s | Mi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz | 2.15 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 164,119 | 119,709 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core processor with 2x2.15 GHz Kryo and 2x1.6 GHz Kryo cores | Quad-core Kryo CPU: Standard edition has 2 × 1.8 GHz and 2 × 1.36 GHz cores; Prime and Pro editions have 2 × 2.15 GHz and 2 × 1.6 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | Mi 5s | Mi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold | Black, White, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.3 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Body Height | 145.6 mm | 144.6 mm |
| Weight | 145 g | 139 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.4 % | 73.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Mi 5s | Mi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,200 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Mi 5s | Mi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.15″ | 5.15″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 428 ppi | 428 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,294 :1 Best value | 1,227 :1 |
| Display Features | 3D Touch, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi 5s | Mi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi 5s | Mi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Mi 5s | Mi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi 5s | Mi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G TD-SCDMA bands unspecified, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G, UMTS |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA, Infrared | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 0.77 W/kg | 0.38 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.01 W/kg | 0.8 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi 5s | Mi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mi 5s | Mi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2015711 | 2015105 |
