After rumors about the Xiaomi Mix 5 ended last year, the elusive device has once again been the subject of controversy. MIX 5 was originally scheduled to be released in 2022, but was canceled for unknown reasons. But a recent report has rekindled hopes for the long-awaited device, raising the possibility of a 2023 launch.

A leak recently surfaced on Weibo, courtesy of popular whistleblower DCS, who shared a live image of the alleged Xiaomi MIX 5 device. The device seems to have deviated from the usual design scheme associated with Xiaomi and has a square design with symmetrical bezels. and a camera at the bottom of the screen. Interestingly, the MIX 5 bears a striking resemblance to the recently released Red Magic 8 Pro gaming smartphone.

According to a live image shared on Weibo by whistleblower DCS, the Xiaomi MIX 5 has impressive specs. The device is said to have a large 6.73-inch display with a resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels, which will most likely be an AMOLED panel. Under the hood, the MIX 5 is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with a generous 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The device is also expected to pack a powerful 4,820mAh battery to last all day. Also, the image shows that MIX 5 will run MIUI 14 based on Android 13. All in all, these specs suggest that the MIX 5 will be a powerful and powerful device worth waiting for.

The Xiaomi MIX 5 was previously rumored to have an impressive 200W fast charging capability. It is not yet clear whether this feature will be included in the updated version of the device. Additionally, it was previously reported that the MIX 5 will feature a 48MP front camera and three rear cameras. This setup consisted of a 50-megapixel OIS lens, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 48-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. However, there is no official confirmation regarding these camera features yet. It is not yet clear whether the final product lives up to these rumors or if changes have been made to the device.