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Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)
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Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)

Released: 2017, SeptemberPrice: About 170 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, September

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
NFCNo
SAR1.75 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Dual12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, 12 MP, f/2.6, 50mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Size5.5 inches, 82.6 cm, 2, (~70.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandXiaomi
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelXiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
ModelsMDG2, MDI2
Single5 MP
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, September
Weight165 g (5.82 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1570:1 (nominal), 2.689 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40
Charging10W wired
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, September
Announced2017, September
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions155.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm (6.12 x 2.98 x 0.29 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 74dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 90dB
PerformanceGeekBench: 4292 (v4.4), GFXBench: 3.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -91.0dB / Crosstalk -82.5dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 87h
Infrared portYes

Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) Overview

About Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) is another flagship from Xiaomi's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)?

The Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Xiaomi devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X).