Xiaomi Mi5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus Rumored to Run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

Xiaomi is rumored to be working on its fifth generation of flagship smartphone which most probably will be named Xiaomi Mi5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus. These two new products are expected to be launched until November 2015. Both smartphones are said to feature full metal body and bezel-less design.

XiaomiMi5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus are rumored to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820. The latest chipset from Qualcomm is expected to solve the overheating issues which occurred in the current Qualcomm’s chipset, Snapdragon 810. Snapdragon 820 is launched at the Mobile World Congress at Barcelona earlier this year and it is using 14nm FinFET(Fin-Shaped Field Effect Transistor) process. The chipset is bound to start shipping later this year.

Xiaomi Mi 5 is reported to come with 5.2 inch QHD screen with 2.5D glass and 1440 x 2560 resolution. There are two versions of Xiaomi Mi5; one offers 3GB RAM and 16GB internal storage while the other version offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory. Each of the devices will come with 16MP of camera at the back of the smartphone, a fingerprint scanner as well as 3000mAh battery. Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus, on the other hand, will have 6-inch screen size with 1440 x 2560 resolution and a 4GB RAM. A 20MP camera will be embedded at the back of the device.

It seems like Xiaomi is planning to bring these two new products to the North America and Europe market as part of the company’s long rumored expansion. Xiaomi Mi 5 rumored to be priced at USD $371. However, there is no confirmation from the company.

 

Xiaomi Mi5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus Rumored to Run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

Specs of Xiaomi Mi5 and Mi5 Plus leak. July announcement likely

A new leak coming from China gives information about the two new smartphones coming from the country’s largest smartphone maker Xiaomi. A strong speculation currently in the tech town is that the handset maker will have two different version of its next flagship the Xiaomi Mi5. Xiaomi Mi5 and the Mi5 Plus are the two handsets which could likely be unveiled this June.

The upcoming Xiaomi Mi5 is said to be coming with a 5.2inch screen along with a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 810 chipset. The device is likely to have an either 3GB or 4GB of RAM. To its back, there would be a 16MP primary camera and the handset would be powered with a 3000mAh of battery life. The device is also likely to have a fingerprint scanner.

The Xiaomi Mi5 Plus will be having a 6inch bezel-less display screen with a display resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution which is a QHD resolution. The handset would be having the same Snapdragon 810 chipset with the same 4GB of RAM memory. The Xiaomi Mi5 Plus will be having a 16MP camera along with OIS.

We would soon like to hear an official word from the company regarding these handsets. The two handsets are likely to be unveiled in July.

source: GizmoChina

Specs of Xiaomi Mi5 and Mi5 Plus leak. July announcement likely