Xiaomi Mi 5 rumor review: specs, features, release date, everything we know so far

Despite unleashing a couple of top-end phones (Mi Note, Mi Note Pro, Mi 4i), Xiaomi did not release a flagship smartphone in 2015. Yes, we witnessed the arrival of the Xiaomi Mi 4i and the so-so Mi 4c, but the anticipated Mi 5 remained a mirage of sorts. Interestingly, the rumor mill never ceased to come up with possible release dates for the device; actually, there were a couple possible dates during each of the preceding months. However, Xiaomi kept mostly mum and unveiled no Mi 5. 

However, the rumor mill has quickened the pace at which it churns out new hearsay and is claiming that the device, which is codenamed "Gemini" might finally see the light of day on January 21, 2016, and get released in February 2016. As this possible release date is merely a month away, we decided that it's high time we summarized everything we know about the device and show you the full picture - design leaks, rumored specs, price, and all. Let's go!

Design: At this point, we are not sure what Xiaomi might surprise us with in the design department. 

Hardware: We'd be surprised if the Mi 5 doesn't come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset and at least 3 gigs of RAM.

Display: Currently, we are expecting a 5.2-inch 1080p or 5.3-inch Quad HD display on the Mi 5.

Camera: A 16MP camera is expected to make the rounds on the Xiaomi Mi5.

Release: January or February 2016, most likely.