Xiaomi Mi 5c Is The First Surge S1 Processor Powered Phone!

Xiaomi has announced the Mi 5c earlier, the company's latest handset with a twist. It is the very first phone to run with the company's first home-brewed chipset, the Surge S1.

Xiaomi Mi 5c

Going to what's inside, the is packed with a 5.15 inch QHD IPS screen w/ a very sharp 2560 x 1600 resolution at 586 pixels per inch. The Surge S1 consist of a 2.2 GHz 64 bit octa core chip built under 28nm process and paired with Mali T860 graphics unit. 

It has 3 GB of RAM, 64 GB non-expandable storage, and 2,860 mAh of non-removable battery w/ fast charging support. The phone is also equipped with a 12 MP main camera w/ f/2.2 aperture, PDAF, and LED flash. In front, an 8 MP f/2.2 shooter is capable of 1080p video recording.

Then the device has WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, FM Radio, and fingerprint scanner behind. It measures at 144.4 x 69.7 x 7.1 mm and weighs at 132 g. It loads with Android 7.1 Nougat OS w/ MIUI 8.

Xiaomi Mi 5c Specs

Display: 5.15 Inch QHD IPS 2560 x 1600 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass at 586 ppi

CPU: 2.2 GHz 64 Bit Surge S1 octa core processor

GPU: Mali T860

RAM: 3 GB 

ROM: 64 GB

Back Camera: 13 MP f/2.2 w/ PDAF and LED flash

Selfie Camera: 8 MP f/2.2

Battery: 2,860 mAh w/ fast charging

OS: Android 7.1 Nougat w/ MIUI 8

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, FM Radio, GPS, A GPS, GLONASS

Others: Fingerprint sensor, Colors: black, gold, rose gold

Dimensions: 144.4 x 69.7 x 7.1 mm

Weight: 132 g

Price: 349 Euros

The Mi 5c will be available in black, gold, and rose gold colors for USD 218 or around PHP 10.9K out of straight conversion.

Source: Engadget