Xiaomi Mi 5s
The Xiaomi Mi 5s is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.15" · 145.6 x 70.3 x 8.3 mm (5.73 x 2.77 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
RAM3GB | 4GB
Storage128GB | 64GB
Main Camera12 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 428 PPI screen
✓5.15" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 145g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, September. Released 2016, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10
RAM
3GB | 4GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
428 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
145g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145.6 x 70.3 x 8.3 mm (5.73 x 2.77 x 0.33 in)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Xiaomi Mi 5s does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi 5s has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Xiaomi Mi 5s charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC3).
No, the Xiaomi Mi 5s does not support a memory card.
The Xiaomi Mi 5s SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi 5s has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Xiaomi Mi 5s ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10.
The Xiaomi Mi 5s uses USB Type-C.
The Xiaomi Mi 5s supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The Xiaomi Mi 5s has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
