Xiaomi Mi 5X

It’s getting more and more difficult for smartphone makers to keep things hidden before it’s official announcement and the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5X just proved it again. After making rounds online via leaks and rumors, Xiaomi has officially confirmed the existence of this phone recently and released some pictures as well. To find out more about this phone including the Xiaomi Mi 5X Saudi Arabia price and specs, continue reading.

5.5-inch IPS LCD Display

There are some major visible changes in the phone and it includes the display size which is now a big 5.5-inch screen. This bigger display will be showing Full HD or 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and 401ppi of pixel density. The back side of the phone will remind you of the latest iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus but it’s still a decent looking phone considering the Xiaomi Mi 5X Saudi Arabia price. Right after the Xiaomi Mi 5X release date Saudi Arabia, you can find the phone in three different colors: Black, Rose Gold and Gold.

12-Megapixel Dual Rear Camera

Dual cameras are really getting popular and the Xiaomi Mi 5X will be the first phone in this series to get a dual rear camera. There will be 2 12-megapixel cameras with dual-LED flash and it will be capable of capturing 1080p videos at 30fps. It’s the front camera that got a major boost to a 16-megapixel one. Megapixel-wise, it sounds great for selfie lovers and it’s definitely an upgrade from 5-megapixel front cameras. As the phone is officially not here yet, we will have to wait for the Xiaomi Mi 5X release date Saudi Arabia to find out more about the performance of its camera.  For now, there is the OnePlus 3T and Google Pixel that you can check out as both these cameras are popular for its camera.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Processor

It’s not just the display and design that has changed, the phone received some major upgrade inside as well. Unlike the previous phones that included less powerful processors, this one will be packing the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor paired with 4GB of RAM. There will be only one built-in storage model which will include 32GB but there is a microSD card slot for expanding storage. We don’t know much about the size of the battery but it’s expected to be either a 4100mAh battery or a bigger one. It will be non-removable just like its predecessors. For those of you who are interested to get a phone with a bigger battery, there is the Asus Zenfone Max 2016.

Xiaomi Mi 5X Saudi Arabia Price

The Xiaomi Mi 5X is a mid-range phone and is not too expensive considering the specs inside. However, it’s slightly more expensive if you are familiar with this series and know about its predecessors. The Xiaomi Mi 5X will cost around 1100 SAR. The Xiaomi Mi 5X release date Saudi Arabia is expected sometimes in July or August, 2017.

Things we loved about the Xiaomi Mi 5X:

• Attractive design and 1080p display
• Better processor with 4GB of RAM
• Good front and rear camera

Things we didn’t like about this phone:

• Slightly expensive compared to its predecessor
• No IR port like the previous phones in this series
• Not certified for dust or water resistance