We’re pretty far away from the launch of Xiaomi’s Mi 5 flagship smartphone, but word that’s making the rounds right now is that this particular device could come with a fingerprint scanner onboard. This no doubt allow will allow the handset to better compete with its contemporaries like the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge.
There is no concrete report on this matter, but it has received credibility due to a recent patent filing about the Xiaomi Mi 5 with China’s State Intellectual Property Office. A version of this application was released by MyDrivers recently, a translation of which reveals that a phone from the company features bottom fingerprint sensors and an optical sensor.
There is also a mention of an additional glass layer on top the sensor to protect its components. A similar approach is also taken by Apple with its Touch ID sensor that’s covered by Sapphire glass. The fact that Xiaomi Mi 5 has the company pushing for a patent for this fingerprint scanner means that it won’t have to license it from any other OEM.
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This in turn is good news for those wondering if there will be a rise in the price of the upcoming Xiaomi phone. The Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone is expected to be unveiled in the fourth quarter of this year; so there’s still a long way to go for us to have a proper look at it.
Xiaomi Mi 5 rumored specs:
– Display: 5.2-inch, 1440 x 2560 pixels (565ppi)
– CPU: 2.7GHz quad core Snapdsragon 805
– GPU: Adreno 420
– Memory: 3GB RAM, 16GB/64GB storage
– Camera: 16MP rear, 8MP front
– Battery: 3600mAh
We’ll have more on the Xiaomi flagship smartphone as soon as additional details about it are out in the open.