The Xiaomi Mi 4 is going to be a year old suggesting that the Chinese manufacturer could be working on a sequel to it that could be the company’s next flagship smartphone. An image that has been let out on Weibo reveals the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 5 and its larger variant called Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus.
The Xiaomi Mi 5 seems to flaunt a 5.2 inch Quad HD 1440p LCD display resulting in a pixel density of 565 pixels per inch. The device is likely to arrive with a Snapdragon 810 SoC despite the overheating issues.
Furthermore, the Xiaomi Mi 5 is claimed to feature a 16 MP main snapper at its back with the ability to record Ultra HD 4k videos and a 13 MP front facing selfie shooter. The post also suggests the use of a 3,000 mAh battery with Quick Charge support that is touted to charge the smartphone up to 30 percent in 40 minutes.
Running on the Android 5.1 Lollipop, the Mi 5 is claimed to carry a price tag of 2,399 Yuan (approx. $386).
The Mi 5 Plus, on the other hand, could be a sequel to the Mi Note Pro. This device is listed to house a 5.7 inch Quad HD 1440p display and make use of the yet to be announced Snapdragon 820 SoC. It is expected to have a 23 MP main camera with OIS and laser auto focus and a 12 MP front facer to click selfies.
The Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus with a larger display and advanced specifications might include a 3,500 mAh battery that could be charged up to 100 percent in just 50 minutes. The other highlights of this device include LTE connectivity, all metal build and Android 5.1 Lollipop for a price tag between 2,799 Yuan (approx. $450) and 3,299 (approx. $531).
