| Hardware and OS | Xiaomi Mi 5X | |
| Operating system | Android 7.0 (Nougat) | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 2.0GHz, quad-core | |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | |
| RAM | 4GB | |
| Internal Storage | 64GB | |
| Memory Card Slot | Yes (up to 128GB) | |
| User Interface | MIUI 9 | |
| Display | Xiaomi Mi 5X | other phones |
| Type | LTPS - IPS | |
| Size | 5.5 inch | |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (FHD) | |
| Pixel Density | 403ppi | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | |
| Features | Eye Protection, Color Temperature Adjustment, Night Mode, Sunlight Mode. | |
| Connectivity | Xiaomi Mi 5X | other phones |
| 4G Network | Band 1/3/5/7/8 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, WiFi Direct | |
| GPS | Yes - GPS/ AGPS/ Glonass/ BDS | |
| NFC | No | |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | |
| Speed | HSPA, HSPA , LTE, LTE | |
| SIM | Nano SIM | |
| Dual SIM | Yes (With Hybrid MicroSD Expansion) | |
| Camera | Xiaomi Mi 5X | other phones |
| Main camera | 12 MP f/2.2, 12 MP f/2.6 | |
| Features | Dual LED (Dual Tone) Flash | |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | |
| Multimedia | Xiaomi Mi 5X | other phones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Video Playback | MP4, M4V,MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | |
| 3.5 mm Jack | yes | |
| Design | Xiaomi Mi 5X | other phones |
| Dimensions | 155.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm | |
| Waterproof | No | |
| Weight | 165g | |
| Battery | Xiaomi Mi 5X | other phones |
| Capacity | 3000mAh | |
| Placement | Non-Removable | |
| Other | Xiaomi Mi 5X | other phones |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, E-Compass | |