New leak reveals key specifications of Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone ahead of Feb. 24 launch
New leak reveals key specifications of Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone ahead of Feb. 24 launchXiaomi india Facebook (screen-shot)

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi unveiled the Mi5's official cover case ahead of the device's launch on Feb. 24.

The Xiaomi Mi5 protective cover case is transparent and measures 0.45 mm in thickness. It also gives away clues with regard to positions of camera module and the fingerprint sensor. As previously reported, the primary camera will be placed on the top left corner. The absence of additional circular space hints that the biometric sensor will be incorporated on the home button in the front display panel.

So far, the company has officially confirmed that Xiaomi Mi5 will boast Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor, dual-SIM slots (4G) and NFC (Near Field Communication).

From what we have gathered, Xiaomi Mi5 is expected to come in two variants – one having QHD (2560x1440p) and full HD (1920x1080p) displays.

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Other expected features include 3GB/4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB inbuilt memory, 16MP camera on the rear-side and a 13MP snapper on the front.

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Expected specification of Xiaomi Mi5:

Model Xiaomi Mi 5
Display
  • Model 1: 5.2-inch QHD display with 2560x1440p resolution
  • Model 2: 5.2-inch full HD (1920x1080p) display with 2.5D Gorilla glass shield
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Processor Snapdragon 820 series quad-core processor
GPU Adreno 530
RAM
  • Model 1: 4GB
  • Model 2: 3GB
Storage
  • Model 1: 64GB
  • Model 2: 32GB
Camera
  • Main: 16.0-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus), OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), Laser autofocus, Optical Zoom
  • Front: 13.0-megapixel wide-angle camera
Battery 3600 mAh with Quick Charge v3.0 technology
Network 4G-LTE
Add-ons Advanced finger-print sensor, 3D Touch display sensor, USB Type-C port, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.1