Xiaomi·Flagship · Released Mar 2016
Xiaomi Mi 5
The 2016 Mi flagship — Snapdragon 820 in a light, compact body.
52/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$310
Color · Black
Display
5.15" FHD LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon 820
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
16 MP · f/2.0
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
129 g
AI Snapshot
A 2016 value flagship — compact, light, now legacy.
The Mi 5 packed the Snapdragon 820 and OIS into a featherweight body at a low price. Ended support and dated hardware place it in the past.
Subscores · 0–100
Display60
Camera56
Performance44
Battery54
Build66
Value74
- Flagship Snapdragon 820 at a remarkable price.
- Very light and compact at 129 g.
- 4-axis OIS camera — rare for the price.
- Glass-and-metal build.
Full specifications
Type
IPS LCD, 60 Hz
Size
5.15 inches
Resolution
1,920 × 1,080 px (428 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 4
Main
16 MP, f/2.0, 4-axis OIS
Selfie
4 MP, f/2.0
Video
4K @ 30 fps
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -91.0%
This
145,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -85.2%
This
430
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -85.8%
This
1,150
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -95.2%
This
3.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Xiaomi Mi 5 released?
The Xiaomi Mi 5 was released in Mar 2016.
What is the Xiaomi Mi 5 screen size and type?
The Xiaomi Mi 5 has a 5.15" FHD LCD display.
What chipset does the Xiaomi Mi 5 use?
The Xiaomi Mi 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Xiaomi Mi 5 have?
The Xiaomi Mi 5 ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Xiaomi Mi 5 battery capacity?
The Xiaomi Mi 5 has a 3,000 mAh battery.
What is the Xiaomi Mi 5 main camera?
The Xiaomi Mi 5 has a 16 MP · f/2.0 main camera.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 5 have 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi 5 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Xiaomi Mi 5 waterproof?
The Xiaomi Mi 5 has no official ingress-protection rating.