Xiaomi·Flagship · Released Sep 2016
Mi 5s
SD821 flagship with an ultrasonic fingerprint and metal unibody.
60/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$300
Color · Silver
Display
5.15" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 821
Memory
3 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/2.0
Battery
3,200 mAh
Weight
145 g
AI Snapshot
A value SD821 flagship.
Mi 5s brought the SD821, a metal unibody and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor to $300 in 2016 — a strong value flagship of its day.
Subscores · 0–100
Display62
Camera60
Performance64
Battery64
Build70
Value72
- SD821 at $300.
- Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
- Metal unibody + IR.
- Quick Charge 3.0.
Full specifications
Type
IPS LCD, 60 Hz
Size
5.15 inches
Resolution
1,920 × 1,080 px
Main
12 MP Sony IMX378, f/2.0
Selfie
4 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -89.8%
This
165,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -80.0%
This
580
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -81.5%
This
1,500
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -91.9%
This
5.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Mi 5s released?
The Mi 5s was released in Sep 2016.
What is the Mi 5s screen size and type?
The Mi 5s has a 5.15" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Mi 5s use?
The Mi 5s is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Mi 5s have?
The Mi 5s ships with 3 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Mi 5s battery capacity?
The Mi 5s has a 3,200 mAh battery.
What is the Mi 5s main camera?
The Mi 5s has a 12 MP · f/2.0 main camera.
Does the Mi 5s have 5G?
The Mi 5s does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
How fast does the Mi 5s charge?
The Mi 5s supports 18 W Quick Charge 3.0 wired charging.