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  1. Android News

    Official list of supported cellular bands for the Xiaomi Mi 5

    There were some reports floating around the community last week that first claimed the Mi 5 from Xiaomi would support 24 LTE bands. This was then changed to 18 and now we get an official list directly from the horse's mouth. - FDD-LTE (band B1, B3, B7) - TD-LTE (band B38, B39, B40, B41) -...
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    14 million register to buy the Xiaomi Mi 5

    The Xiaomi Mi 5 isn't on sale yet, but more than 14 million people have already registered for the opportunity to buy the new phone. The Mi 5 was unveiled during MWC last week and gained quite a bit of attention thanks to its specifications and incredible price point.
  3. madridista88

    Mi 5 - unboxing the elegant black packaging

    The Mi5 ceramic version already sent to sources in China and this is the first unboxing images. Sources for more images: http://gsminsider.com/2016/02/xiaomi-mi5-review-unboxing/
  4. madridista88

    Mi5, ceramic against glass

    Xiaomi Mi5 in two versions: 3GB RAM - glass body, 4GB RAM - ceramic body Sources with many more images: http://gsminsider.com/2016/02/xiaomi-mi5-in-ceramic-black-hands-on/ & http://gsminsider.com/2016/02/xiaomi-mi5-in-white-hands-on/ This is ceramic This is glass
  5. madridista88

    Mi5 camera sample

    The camera of Mi5 is a 16-megapixel Sony IMX298. Below are the camera samples: More images: http://gsminsider.com/2016/02/xiaomi-mi5-camera-review-photo-samples/
  6. Android News

    Xiaomi confirms the Mi 5 will support 18 LTE bands, making it compatible with every major US carrier

    Xiaomi devices don't generally have LTE support for the bands wireless carriers use in the United States. It seems like this has changed because the company confirms the Mi 5 will support LTE bands: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29 with bands 38 /...
  7. Android News

    You can watch Xiaomi's MI 5 launch event here

    In case you missed Xiaomi's live stream for the launch of the Mi 5, the company's YouTube channel now has the full 3 hour press event for you to watch
  8. Phases

    Beautiful phone - Chinese only?

    Is this going to be available outside of china? http://phandroid.com/2016/02/24/xiaomi-mi-5-is-another-gorgeous-chinese-phone-we-wish-we-could-have/
  9. Android News

    Xiaomi Mi 5 confirmed for India and "other global markets"

    Yesterday Xiaomi debuted the Xiaomi Mi 5, a beefy smartphone running a Snapdragon 820 for what amounts to around $300. While yesterday's announcement covered the phone's availability in China starting on March 1st, VP Hugo Barra also confirmed that the phone will be available in India, followed...
  10. Android News

    Xiaomi VP, Hugo Barra, talks to The Verge about the company's new Mi 5 smartphone

    Vlad Savov from The Verge was able to sit down with Hugo Barra from Xiaomi and talk about the newly announced Xiaomi Mi 5. They talk about how Xiaomi makes money with its razor thin margins, why the Mi 5 has the Google Play Store even though China is their biggest market, the design of the Mi 5...
  11. Android News

    Hands-on with the Xiaomi Mi 5

    Earlier today Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi Mi 5 in Barcelona, a high-quality device that clocks in at under $400 for plenty of features. Featuring a 5.15" 1080p display and a Snapdragon 820 processor, the Mi 5 comes in several different storage configurations and colors. The design of the Mi 5...
  12. Android News

    128GB Xiaomi Mi 5 starts at $410 and goes on sale in China on March 1

    Xiaomi has announced pricing for its high-end just announced Mi 5, featuring 128GB of storage, a Snapdragon 820, and 4GB of RAM. The phone will go on sale in China for RMB 2,699 which comes to about $354, or $410 after 17% local taxes are calculated. Xiaomi also announced a 64GB version at $350...
  13. Android News

    Watch the Xiaomi Mi 5 announcement online

    Today Xiaomi unveiled two new phones, including the Xiaomi Mi 5 and the Mi 4S. Watch the announcement of both phones with Xiaomi's VP Hugo Barra hosting the event.
  14. Android News

    Watch this Xiaomi Mi 5 anti-shake camera test vs. iPhone 6S

    Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Mi 5 this week in China and to showcase the new phone, the company has pitted its camera module against that of the iPhone 6S to showcase which of the two phones has a better anti-shake module.
  15. Android News

    Xiaomi could launch a Mi 4S alongside the Mi 5 today

    A new leak suggests that Xiaomi could be unveiling an additional device alongside the already confirmed Xiaomi Mi 5. The leaked suggests the Mi 4S will be a Snapdragon 808 5" phone with a 13MP rear camera, as well as a fingerprint sensor located on the back.
  16. Android News

    The Xiaomi Mi 5 launch event starting at 3am EST on February 24

    Xiaomi VP Hugo Barra will be hosting the global launch of the Xiaomi Mi 5 later today, starting at 9:00 CET / 3am EST. While the global launch will be available to watch, it's unlikely that the Xiaomi Mi 5 will be available globally. The most recent leak for the phone suggests that two version...
  17. Android News

    Xiaomi Mi 5 specs revealed in leaked image

    A leaked image claims to show off the spec list of the Xiaomi Mi 5. The phone will be unveiled on February 24th and the new leak claims that it will be equipped with a Snapdragon 820, 16MP/4MP cameras , 5.15-inch 1080p display and a 3,000 mAh battery.
  18. Android News

    Xiaomi teases thin clear case for the Xiaomi Mi 5

    We're not so excited by ordinary TPU clear cases for teasing phones, but that's what Xiaomi is doing. Their clear case for the Xiaomi Mi 5 is just .45mm thin, which means it'll have some decent protection while being barely noticeable.
  19. Android News

    Hugo Barra shares Xiaomi Mi 5 camera samples

    The Xiaomi Mi 5 has yet to be announced, but the company's own Hugo Barra has shared a handful of images which have been captured with the phone. Cropped versions of the photos do show great detail, but the images were taken outdoors in near-perfect lighting conditions.
  20. Android News

    First Xiaomi Mi 5 camera samples appear online

    The Xiaomi Mi 5 is still being cooked behind doors, but we get a taste of what's to come in today's leak. New camera samples from the device have gone up, and they're looking pretty nice in the early going.
  21. Android News

    Confirmed: Xiaomi Mi 5 to be unveiled at February 24th Mobile World Congress wevent

    Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 5 will be unveiled at a press event atMobile World Congress. We'd heard an exec mention this before, but we now know that Hugo Barra will be presenting the flagship. The event will take place simultaneously with the launch in Beijing.
  22. Android News

    Xiaomi Mi5 to feature NFC and dual-SIM support

    A screenshot from the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5 shows that the phone will feature dual-SIM card support and NFC integration. Many of Xiaomi's recent phones have included dual-SIM support, but NFC has been omitted in the company's flagship phones since the Mi 3.
  23. Android News

    Xiaomi Mi 5 leaked in photos yet again

    We wouldn't blame you if you thought the Xiaomi Mi 5 leaks are all made by the company itself. Another leak gives us another look at the full metal device today.
  24. Android News

    Xiaomi Mi 5 to launch February 24 says company exec on Weibo

    It's not a press release, but Xiaomi Senior VP - Wanqiang Li - made a post on Chinese social network Weibo stating the Mi 5 will launch on February 24th. This appears more likely than the previous rumors which indicated a February 20th launch date.
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    Xiaomi Mi 5 in white pops up in newly-leaked image

    The Xiaomi Mi 5 has leaked again, and this time we get a look at the white variant of the device. The Xiaomi Mi 5 will sport a Snapdragon 820 chipset, 5.2-inch QHD screen, 4GB RAM, 16GB or 64GB of internal storage, a 16MP rear camera, 8MP front camera and a 3,600mAh battery.