Xiaomi launched the Mi 5S flagship in September 2016 along with the Mi 5S Plus but of the two smartphones, the Mi 5S features a top of the pack specs lineup which made it one of Xiaomi’s most innovative smartphones till date. One of the innovative features of the Mi 5S is the Underglass Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor it launched with, coupled with a clean, premium design. Now, the Xiaomi Mi 5S came in two memory variants of 3GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB storage. The 4GB RAM version went for as high as $559.99 but that price has got a 40% reduction on LightInTheBox, bringing it down to $334.95 and it is a limited offer!
While you are contemplating if this is the smartphone you want to buy, here is a recap of the Mi 5S specifications. The Xiaomi Mi 5S comes with the powerful Snapdragon 821 chipset, which is the upgraded version of the already powerful Snapdragon 820. Then there’s LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB / 128GB UFS 2.0 high-speed memory on the device. There are two variants: 3GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB. The phone sports a large 5.15-inch custom high-brightness 1920 x 1080p display with brightness up to 600 nits. Other features of the display include NTSC color gamut coverage up to 95% and high color saturation. What’s also special about this display is that it supports pressure sensitivity but only in the 4GB + 128GB model!
If you think these specs justify the price tag on offer, that is even not all. The Xiaomi Mi 5S main highlight is the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor it packed, the first of such technology to find its way into a smartphone. Wouldn’t you want to check that out? This is 3D sensor enabled seamless integration of panels unlike other capacitive sensors. Further, it’s quick, accurate and long lasting. The sensor is located below the glass, without the need for any opening in the display panel.
In addition, the phone comes with a 12MP Sony IMX378 1/2.3? 1.55um sensor , which is 61% larger than the one inside the iPhone 6S Plus. The phone is able to capture stellar photos, even at night due to its big powerful sensor. You also get a f/2.0 aperture, 6P lens, 80 degree wide angle, dual LED dual tone color temperature flash, PDAF, Second Gen. Qualcomm ISP, facial recognition, auto HDR and Panorama. The camera supports 4K shooting at 30 fps, 1080p at 120 fps and slo-mo 720p at 120 fps. While up front, you get a 4MP Ultrapixel camera with f/2.o aperture, 80 degree wide angle lens, facial recognition etc.
The Xiaomi Mi 5S on offer is already unlocked to support multiple bands worldwide and comes with a wide array of features which include Android 6.0 based MIUI 8, Infrared; Gyro; Acceleration sensors; Proximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Hall Sensor; Electronic compass; Barometer, NFC, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, OTG, Bluetooth: 4.2, Dual SIM dual standby etc.
