Xiaomi Mi 5, SD 820, USB Type-C, large battery confirmed for Feb 24
Come February end (24th to be specific), Xiaomi will be launching their next most powerful flagship smartphone and Mi 4 successor, the Mi 5. Global VP for Xiaomi Hugo Barra has confirmed the launch date on his social media posts and seems very excited for the device and its specifications. As for the earlier spill outs from the company, the Xiaomi Mi 5 will be hosting a few too many exciting featured, which includes the most (presently) powerful Snapdragon 820 chipset, USB Type-C port, sunlight display, a large battery and a few others.
Rumors and teasers about the Xiaomi Mi 5 has been doing its rounds for more than a year and Xiaomi has always kept silent on the device’s existence. When we asked Manu Jain, Head for Xiaomi India, we were returned with a simple, tongue-in-cheek answer ‘What is the Mi 5’. Well, now that the device has been in the making for a long time and finally tested and certified, the Chinese company is all set to show it off at the Mobile World Congress in February.
At present, there is not much revealed on the specifications front, but rumors have it all. As per previous speculations, apart from the confirmed SD 820 chipset, the Xiaomi Mi 5 will boast of 4GB RAM, 64GB of storage, a 5.3-inch 2K display, fingerprint scanner and 16MP/6MP cameras.
The Xiaomi Mi 5 will sport a Snapdragon 820 chipset for sure
Judging by the specifications, and taking a tip from the price of the Mi 4 release, we estimate to see a price tag of approx Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000. We could be wrong about the pricing, but since Xiaomi has been keeping its prices at a jaw-dropping low level, the Mi 5 should be a steal. However, the D-day for the Mi 5 launch will tell us whether we should smile or……..
