Overview Xiaomi Mi5S Plus: as a camera, but it is even better

Specifications

Contents of delivery

The Xiaomi Mi5S Plus package includes:

• I own a smartphone;
• brand charger that supports QC 3.0;
• plastic bumper;
• Cable USB → USB Type-C.

And earlier to the flagship at least put the headset. But compared with the usual set of bumpers and even high-quality charger (for US plug) also look good.

Appearance and ease of use

New Xiaomi produces the same wow-effect that Xiaomi Mi Max. Thin, comfortable, great smartphone. But to elegance Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 him away. Do not save or toughened safety glass with 2,5D edges (bad invention of marketers) or beveled edges. Although both adds convenience in use and provides a sturdy grip.

Metal polished surface backdrop once hints that can not do without a bumper. Especially since the gap between the base plate of signal and inserts that not visible - can insert a sheet of paper. Convex screen made of 2,5D technology, also speaks of the need to purchase additional protection.

The fingerprint scanner is placed on the back, right under the dual camera module. Of course, in the palm of your hand it is very convenient. But on the table the smart phone unlock is impossible without additional movements.

Apparently, the company's engineers had to go for it for the sake of providing the most comfortable grip. Playground under the screen available for the owners of a small palm. The rear location of the scanner provides full reach of all controls for both right and left hand. Everything is in the usual places, including home appliances control sensor.

The sensors are displaced upward as high as possible in order to avoid accidental triggering during operation.

Display and Image Quality

New Xiaomi has 5.7-inch display with IPS-matrix. The black frame is minimal. But, unlike many competitors, the screen resolution is only 1920 × 1080 pixels (386 ppi).

And to hell with him, with a resolution! Xiaomi Mi5S Plus has probably the best screen in its class. Color reproduction, sharpness, contrast - everything suggests that the screen - AMOLED. However, this is a very good IPS, more tenacious than the panel on the organic light emitting diode.

The screen has a standard touchscreen 10 touches. This margin provides excellent sensitivity and high response speed.

Hardware platform and performance

Xiaomi Mi5S Plus equipped with the most modern processor Snapdragon 821 with enlarged to 2.35 GHz frequencies. For the end user is the only difference from the 820 th since the graphics core remains unchanged.

The smartphone has a few modifications. The basic version Mi5S Plus has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. The following options are received at 6 GB and 64 GB or 128 internal memory. It is worth mentioning that the non-volatile memory used corresponds UFS 2.0 specification.

The gadget is equipped with a dual slot for SIM cards. USB flash drives are not supported. But, as practice shows, the majority of users with more than enough built-in 64 GB. In addition, the internal memory is more reliable flash drives.

Such decisions have led to excellent results in synthetic tests. Xiaomi Mi5S Plus currently holds fifth place AnTuTu ranking.

As reflected in the synthetic user? The most direct way. Seriously than ever to download the device will not work. While there is no single application with the use of resources.

Some gaming tests show the presence of free RAM. And it concerns and minor versions of smartphones. No lag or slowdown, even brooding device under load is virtually nonexistent.

Another plus Xiaomi Mi5S Plus - complete connector USB Type-C, using a controller USB 3.0. Here and video output to the HDMI, and audio, and higher data rates. There is even a pass-through charging.

operating system

I never understood eager speedy updates. Release of a new version of the system - it is not a reason to be updated. Let be tested, then you can use it.

Probably, Xiaomi engineers are of the same opinion: the stability of the operating system is more important than new neobkatannyh functions. Therefore, the flagship running Android 6 Marshmallow with firm superstructure MIUI 8, familiar to our readers for reviews redmi Pro, Redmi Note 4, redmi 3s.

concise system, thought-out and easy to use. There are settings for anything that may need the most fastidious user.

Unlike younger Xiaomi Mi5S with 5.2-inch screen, the Plus version has an official global firmware. And in it there is also the usual Google services, and the correct Russian translation. And most importantly: by pressing the Home button starts Google search by voice, not MIUI!

For beginners, there is a simplified smartphone control. In it disables all unnecessary functions and are only basic icons larger size. The logic operation becomes similar to the management of the ordinary touch-tone telephone or washing machine. So if not for the cost, the device could be recommended as a gift to loved ones of the older generation.

multimedia Features

Camera

Apparently, Xiaomi Mi5S Plus was a direct response to the iPhone 7 Plus. And just as in the Apple lineup, the top model is equipped with dual-core camera. Each of the sensors has its resolution 13 Mn.

The camera uses a 13-megapixel sensors Sony IXM258 Exmor RS ⅓ inch size and a 1.12 micron pixel. lens aperture is f / 2.0. Also, the camera is equipped with a phase autofocus (PDAF) and dual LED flash. Stabilization is not, although it is present in the normal Mi5S.

In contrast to the familiar redmi Pro, Mi5S Plus uses a dual camera on all cylinders. One sensor makes the color image, the second - monochrome.

Front camera resolution is 4 Mn aperture - f / 2.0, and the viewing angle of - 80 degrees.

In a qualitative lighting device perfectly copes with shooting. Autofocus is fast and accurate, the shutter release is immediate.

Auto shooting mode well defines the required parameters. Problems can arise only when shooting HDR: the unit has the ability to think, keeping such frames with a delay.

In the context of Xiaomi Mi5S Plus camera daylight creates a contrasting, vibrant, close to the reality of images.

But everything changes in difficult light situations: the photos taken in auto mode, replete with noise, though they have the correct color.

For photoappendices Mi5S Plus available ISO setting (100-3 200), extracts (from 0.001 to 0.5 seconds), white balance and focus distance. And, of course, two specialized modes. "Mono" produces a black-and-white source. "Stereo" includes simultaneous shooting with two modules for greater contrast - in difficult working conditions.

Supports video shooting in 4K @ 30fps and slow shooting with 720p @ 120fps quality.

Sound

The smartphone uses a processor integrated with an audio output means. Additional DAC and no amplifiers. However, the last line of single-chip platform enables Qualcomm to use your smartphone as a good player.

Additional features built-in equalizer opens the system and ready-made presets for various types of headphones. Officially - only for their own. But no one bothers to use them with any other audio systems.

Work wireless interfaces

Naturally, any modern flagship has all the necessary interfaces. The differences are minor. There NFC module supports Bluetooth 4.2 LE. The rest of the set of boring and familiar.

The smartphone is equipped with a fast and precise ultrasonic fingerprint reader, located on the rear panel. There is an infrared sensor on the top - a great feature for managing home appliances.

Working with companions realized perfectly: support and GPS, GLONASS, and Beidou. Cold start in less than 30 seconds. And if you have reliable data A-GPS - a maximum of five.

Unfortunately, Xiaomi Mi5S Plus, designed for the Chinese market, can not work in the Band 20. For some operators, and the regions of Russia is extremely unpleasant fact.

However, for the majority of Yota subscribers, "Megafon", "Beeline" this shortcoming will be insignificant. Communication quality, the interlocutor is heard well. The person on the other end of the "wire" is also not complain. Speed ​​Internet connection tends to limit operators.

Runtimes

Xiaomi Mi5S Plus is equipped with a battery to 3800 mAh, but it is perfectly optimized power consumption.

Supports fast charging Qualcomm QC 3.0 standard. Due to this device using the complete power supply is charged from 0 to 100% in only 1.5 hours.

Full battery charge is enough for a day in an average mode of use, where the time display operation is about 6-7 hours. Regular power saving means will increase the number of several hours.

But it all depends on the script. So, watching videos with disabled wireless network allows you to use the device for 9 hours. Complimentary Wi-Fi or 4G reduces this figure by about an hour. When offline reading at medium brightness Mi5S Plus will live 10-11 hours.

conclusions

Let's try to understand, it is good the next Xiaomi smartphone, like the heroes of our previous reviews?

The cost of the basic configuration Xiaomi Mi5S Plus 4 GB and 64 GB permanent memory is:

• 416 dollars for the version with gold case;
• 478 dollars for the dark gray machine;
• $ 485 for a smartphone in a light gray body.

Advanced version with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of non-volatile memory is much longer:

• 527 dollars - gold;
• 546 dollars - light gray;
• 644 dollar - pink.

As the main Xiaomi Mi5S Plus competitor protrudes Le Max 2. Only $ 210 as standard it is more attractive, despite the low memory. Apparatus with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM are not so happy, because it costs similar to Xiaomi Mi5S Plus money - 460 dollars.

If we look for competitors among smartphones with other diagonal, Xiaomi Mi5S Plus still keeps decent. AND OnePlus 3Tand Samsung Galaxy S7 more expensive, but offer comparable functionality.

In comparison with the OnePlus and Xiaomi, Huawei offers a deployed infrastructure, adequate support, regular system updates.

For some of the devices to vote ruble - a private affair of each buyer. Do you want life hacking? Wait Xiaomi Mi6 and get Mi5S Plus. The benefit of the new flagship is not far off. But other companies are still not able to offer a worthwhile alternative.