Xiaomi Mi5 is an upcoming flagship of Xiaomi and Xiaomi Mi Note is a flagship phablet launched in January, 2015. What if we put them in a comparison? Let’s find out the result!

Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi Note: Both born in January but which one will win?

Firstly, we can see there is a big difference in their screen sizes. Xiaomi Mi Note has a big 5.7-inch screen while Xiaomi Mi5 has 5.3-inch one. However, Mi5’s 2K (aka QHD) display resolution is definitely more advanced than Note’s Full HD. As for the processor, the Note is already good when powered by a Snapdragon 801 chip, but the Mi5 is even better thanks to being run by a Snapdragon 820 chip which is the latest product of Qualcomm.

Apart from the points above, Xiaomi Mi5 specs include other top features than ca beat Xiaomi Mi Note specs. Specifically, the Mi5 is said to sportl 4GB RAM, Xiaomi MIUI 7 based on Android OS, and a set of 16MP rear and 6MP front-facing camera. Meanwhile, the Note just packs 3GB RAM, MIUI 6 based on Android OS, and a combo of 13MP main and 4MP selfie shooter. Moreover, the Mi5 surely seems to boast a fingerprint sensor like what we see on Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.

Apart from those things, the batteries can be similar to each other. Xiaomi Mi5 battery is capable of 3,030mAh, which is just a bit larger than Xiaomi Mi Note’s 3,000mAh cell. Both of them are supported with fast charging tech which can enable the devices to reach 60% in 30 minutes.

Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi Note: Price and availability

Xiaomi Mi Note is on the shelves with Xiaomi Mi Note price of around $350. About Xiaomi Mi5 price, you may have to wait a bit more for Xiaomi Mi5 launch in January next year. Yet, according to some current news sources, its cost will probably range from 1,999 Yuan ($311) to 2,499 Yuan ($389). If so, that is just like a knockout for Xiaomi Mi Note. Do you agree?