Xiaomi Mi 5s
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  • No heating pronlem
  • uEC
  • 10 Dec 2016

AnonD-618579, 09 Dec 2016I have bought mi5s with quick charger 3.0. It need 30 minut... moreRelax, there are not heating problems.

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    • AnonD-618579
    • uEC
    • 09 Dec 2016

    tauqr, 02 Dec 2016Mi5S changes that was noticeable and well appreciated in co... moreI have bought mi5s with quick charger 3.0. It need 30 minutes to get 40%, one hour for 80% and 90 minutes for 100%. Not as fast as yours.

    I have tried to charge with choetech 3.0 fast charger and got the same results.

    How can your mi5s faster?

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      • XQY
      • 08 Dec 2016

      AnonD-617003, 04 Dec 2016Hi everyone, are you already got screen protector for your ... morecan u plz tell me that did you faced any heating problem on mi5s?

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        • tht
        • 04 Dec 2016

        Hi everyone, are you already got screen protector for your mi5s? Please let me know if you already found that.. I couldnt find that -.-

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          • tauqr
          • 7tN
          • 02 Dec 2016

          Mi5S changes that was noticeable and well appreciated in comparison to Mi5.
          1. Camera :) awesome new sensor
          2. Better and faster charging than Mi5. I had previously Mi5 which took hour and half on average. Mi5S charges 40% in 15 minutes and 100 % in 50 to 60 minutes. I have been using it for 2 weeks now. Battery back up is 1 full day ranging from 20 to 30 hours depending on usage/games/video/web browsing.
          3. screen is same and display doesn't feel any different but my 128GB&4GB variant supports 3D touch.
          4. phone gets warm a little..highest temperature I have noticed is 42 C. average is 33 C
          5. speaker sound is average, not very impressive. I would advise against using only with speaker. It doesn't have stereo speakers either. Earphone sound is very good.
          6. usage experience is excellent, so far no lagging in phone itself though some apps crashed due to permission restriction. If your weather app or any other apps keep crashing look it up for its permission requirements. That will most likely fix the problem.
          7. the volume and power buttons are little loose, but perfectly functional.
          8. It takes some time getting used to using the fingerprint unlocking.
          If you are considering to buy, I recommend $379 at aliexpress for 128GB&4GB variant.

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            • tauqr
            • 7tN
            • 02 Dec 2016

            Mr.A, 02 Dec 2016Can anyone comment on the dual WhatsApp function? Does it w... moredual whatsapp account on a phone is an OS feature of MIUI8. All the devices supporting miui8 should be able to support this feature.

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              • tauqr
              • 7tN
              • 02 Dec 2016

              AnonD-590625, 29 Nov 2016Hello Tauqr i want to know as you said we should use China ... moreHi,
              you should do as follow:
              1. On main download page choose your device
              2. Stable ROM>full ROM pack --> you can see the size of the rom of green button link, 1.2 GB. Do not click on download full rom. Instead, click on flashing guide.
              3. there are three options available, system update, recovery update and fastboot update. choose fastboot update link.
              4. on this page you have detailed guide telling you each step to take including asking you to pick your ROM version. scroll down and select " Xiaomi Mi 5s Latest China Stable Version Fastboot File Download"
              5. follow other steps on how to proceed and install required tools and driver.
              6. flash and be happy

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                • Mr.A
                • tZ0
                • 02 Dec 2016

                Can anyone comment on the dual WhatsApp function? Does it work properly on mi5s? Also can anyone list all smartphone that support dual WhatsApp account? Thanks.

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                  • Gyli
                  • uEy
                  • 01 Dec 2016

                  porto12, 01 Dec 2016Buttons are loose on every Mi5s, that's normal.Okay. Thank you so much.

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                    • porto12
                    • 3yF
                    • 01 Dec 2016

                    Gyli, 30 Nov 2016Hi, I just purchased xiaomi 5s. Everything is good. However... moreButtons are loose on every Mi5s, that's normal.

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                      • uEy
                      • 30 Nov 2016

                      tauqr, 28 Nov 2016I used Xiaomi mi5 64GB black few months back and now I am u... moreHi, I just purchased xiaomi 5s. Everything is good. However, the volume and lock button seems to be not perfectly fit(a little bit loose) although it's functional. Is it only my phone or every xiaomi 5s got the same problem?
                      Thanks

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                        • 30 Nov 2016

                        AnonD-397942, 28 Nov 2016Who are owned this phone,i want to ask about the battery li... moreme too, i want to buy this phone next year after get my bonus..:)

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                          • tue
                          • 30 Nov 2016

                          Mirasha, 29 Nov 2016This xiaomi 5S so far ok . in term of picture and sound.ok... moreHow about xiaomi mi 5s battery compared with zenfone 3 5.5 inches

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                            • AnonD-397942
                            • tue
                            • 30 Nov 2016

                            Does xiaomi mi 5s released global versions?

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                              • Mirasha
                              • IWa
                              • 29 Nov 2016

                              AnonD-397942, 28 Nov 2016Who are owned this phone,i want to ask about the battery li... moreThis xiaomi 5S so far ok . in term of picture and sound.ok affordable.

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                                • 29 Nov 2016

                                tauqr, 28 Nov 2016I used Xiaomi mi5 64GB black few months back and now I am u... moreHello Tauqr i want to know as you said we should use China stable Rom so my question is regarding This Rom , In MIUI forum MI5S MIUI8 Global ROM China stable ROM download section there are two options Fastboot and Recovery Link ? which link i have to download ? Please guide as i don;t know about this Flashing part . Please guide .Thank you in advance

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                                  • AnonD-397942
                                  • tue
                                  • 28 Nov 2016

                                  Who are owned this phone,i want to ask about the battery life(screen on time),display,speaker,camera,what it's mbps for lte and are this phone release in Malaysia......thank you so much if you reply ASAP because i want ti buy it immediately :)

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                                    • tauqr
                                    • 7tN
                                    • 28 Nov 2016

                                    I used Xiaomi mi5 64GB black few months back and now I am using mi5S 4GB 128GB silver right now for a week. Here is my opinion about the difference between MI5 and MI5S and whether you should pick one over another:
                                    1.) My MI5S bought from ali express, cheaper than other stores, came with global 8.0.10.0 but that was custom ROM installed by Ali express. you can use it without any trouble. however I can't trust custom roms as there could have backdoor built into them.
                                    There is no official global ROM but only China Developer and China Stable ROM available for MI5S, on other hand MI5 has Global stable ROM for few months now. But this shouldn't bother you much after making few changes.
                                    a) Without the need to roting the device, or unlocking the bootloader you can install google installer for miui8 from internet. That will install gogle play store. then you can install all your apps from your gmail account. put all chinese character apps into a folder, install english keyboard and other most common apps. You will be good to go.
                                    b)Should you decide to install different ROM, go see tutorials made in details for that. use china stable ROM instead of china developer rom, because stable ROM is with less bugs and won't ask you every other day of week to upgrade the incremental MIUI8 version. like if you are on 8.0.17.0, in few days you will get 8.0.18.0, then again, 8.0.20.0 and so on. China stable is pretty stable.
                                    2) Camera is simply amazig in the MI5S. My roommate has oneplus 3 and we keep comparing our phones. MI5 wasn't as good as oneplus 3 but MI5S has turned the tables. With new and bigger sony sensor..the quality is simply fantastic.
                                    3)3D touch available on my 4GB 128 GB variant is a great add on, haven't needed to use it but its there. Its like right click context menu for certain apps like messages, notes, etc.
                                    4) Ultrasonic Fingerprint: at first I was worried that the unlocking speed and acuracy wasn't even close to MI5 but after properly placing my fingers over it, I got used to it.
                                    5) 4GB ram is enough. 2.3 gb ram is left free after system use which is enough for good gaming and multitasking experience.
                                    6) you wouldn't believe how similar it feels like MI5 in weight and hand holding aspect, but yet there is pleasant distinction due to its metallic build.
                                    7)only downside I have felt is that it doesn't have a gorilla glass protection as MI5 and as of yet, no such screen protection or case is easily available in market.
                                    I hope you make good decision. I personally found it worth the upgrade.

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                                      • 28 Nov 2016

                                      Nasri619, 25 Nov 2016I already used this phone almost a month without any proble... moreMay I ask where you get the global rom for this device? I can't find it on the miui.com. I want to buy this phone but I don't really like the china rom. Thanks!

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                                        • 61n
                                        • 28 Nov 2016

                                        mi5 s dont have infrared ?