Xiaomi Mi 5 Release Date & Update: Leak Reveals Specs, Includes 5.2-Inch Display, 4 GB of RAM, 16MP Camera
It's no secret anymore that the Chinese electronics company Xiaomi is releasing another device in their Mi line. According to Android Headlines, the Mi 5 is one of the most talked about smartphones and fans who are looking out for it are excited to see and know more about it already.
Fortunately, the web is never short of leaks when it comes to upcoming devices. Android Authority detailed that third-party retailer GearBest has leaked some information about the Xiaomi Mi 5. According to the listing, the device is rumored to launch on Feb. 20. Another article from the same source adds that the device will be released one week after its launch date, probably on February 27.
It also revealed that the upcoming smartphone will feature a 5.2-inch QHD display with a resolution of 1440x2560 pixels, as detailed in Gadgets 360. Under the hood, the Xiaomi Mi 5 will come with the Snapdragon 820 chipset.
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Reports say that the company have delayed the release of the handset to wait for the release of Qualcomm's latest processor. It was supposed to come out in Q3 2015 but since the chipset isn't coming until February, Xiaomi opted to postpone launching plans.
Meanwhile, as noted in Phone Arena, co-founder and VP of Xiaomi Liwan Jiang updated the fans through his personal Weibo account.
"The Xiaomi Mi 5 with the latest Snapdragon 820 processor is ready and in volume production. It will be released after the Spring Festival to have enough time for stocking up," wrote Jiang.
The chipset will be paired with 4 GB of RAM and an internal storage capacity of 16 GB. The device is expected to come with other internal storage variants though. As for the camera specs, the device is said to feature a 16-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front camera. A 3,600 mAh battery is expected, as well as a fingerprint scanner that will be located into the physical home button. The Mi 5 smartphone will run with Android 5.1 Lollipop alongside Xiaomi's MIUI 7 OS.
The listing did not reveal any price yet so fans will have to watch out for more updates.
