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Xiaomi Mi 5s
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Xiaomi Mi 5s

Released: 2016, September. Released 2016, OctoberPrice: About 250 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
NFCYes
SAR0.77 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C
Size5.15 inches, 73.1 cm, 2, (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandXiaomi
BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelXiaomi Mi 5s
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsSilver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Models2015711
Single4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
StatusDiscontinued
Weight145 g (5.11 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1294:1 (nominal), 3.276 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Internal64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, September. Released 2016, October
Announced2016, September. Released 2016, October
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions145.6 x 70.3 x 8.3 mm (5.73 x 2.77 x 0.33 in)
ProtectionTo be confirmed
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 64dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 84dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 2378Basemark X: 36240
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -89.6dB / Crosstalk -85.5dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 84h

Xiaomi Mi 5s Overview

About Xiaomi Mi 5s Xiaomi Mi 5s is a discontinued device from Xiaomi's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Xiaomi Mi 5s has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (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 5s 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 5s?

The Xiaomi Mi 5s 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 5s 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 5s void warranty?

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

What Android version does Xiaomi Mi 5s run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Xiaomi Mi 5s.