Question about Dead Pixel!

[GravityDead]

I got my 1+3 yesterday and I have to say that this phone feels perfect just like the way 1+1 felt for the first time, I'm really happy with it
Back to my point, Day 1 Struggle 1

Actually I've a little blue pixel just below the recents button of my softkey (see attached pic). I guess it's a dead pixel, kindly correct me if I'm wrong.
I purchased this phone from Amazon India and I don't know whether you people know or not that in India we have received a year of damage protection for free with this purchase but now due to this dead pixel I'll have to get my money refunded and then after the complete procedure of return I'll have to order another one as the terms of that additional warranty specifically says that I cannot refund/exchange the product once purchased.

My question now, is this dead pixel thingy contagious or something like that? I can manage with this single blue dot but I don't want to see my screen filling with more dead pixels after some time of usage.

If anyone can confirm this within few days then I won't apply for refund.
I hope I was clear with my question and if not please pardon me as my english is not really that good.

Just to make it more clear and precise, I am asking whether I'll have more dead pixels in future because I already have one on day 1 itself.

Hoping to hear from the experts soon

 

[Bradl79]

i guess u can try to disable softkeys and see if its still there if so, then more than likely a dead pixel if not then must be an issue with softkeys, i never use them so i would have never noticed

 

[GravityDead]

@Bradl79 Yes I can still see the blue dot even when the soft keys are disabled.
So now I know that it IS a dead pixel.
What do you say should I replace the device (though I'm not bothered by one single dot but I'm concerned about coming months and years)

 

[Bradl79]

if u r with in ur warranty period yes, if u dont, i would recommend getting insurance on the device (i use squaretrade, but i do it as a tablet and not a phone b/c its cheaper) just in case it gets worse later

 

[GravityDead]

I guess then I will send this one back and get refund
Also Xiaomi event is coming up on 27, may be they will launcher 64 GB version of Mi5.
Will decide after the Xiaomi event then.

 

[arvindgr]

Try testing your screen, with Screen testing apps, that paint out Primary colours, so that you can confirm if its dead pixel. Also give a shot of reset/factory restore. Also check if this appears, even at Recovery or during Boot animation.., If you're fond of MI5, you will miss Stock android yet get a handy phone..!
Cheers..

 

[GravityDead]

I already tried an app showing solid colors on full screen, it did let me see that pixel more clearly.
Situations when I see that dead pixel:
1. When screen brightness is low as that pixel is covered by brightness of other pixels
2. During boot
3. During charging when phone is already off/shutdown
4. When I put wrong finger on scanner, I see that pixel for fraction of a second.
Definitely it's a dead pixel, but I, again, want to confirm just one thing. Is this a big deal as I don't even see this dot unless I actually want to see it, I am only concerned about the coming months & years.

And as far as Mi5 is concerned, I do like a thing or two more in it, just like you mentioned that it's smaller and it has a infra-red blaster.
Last point, I trust Xiaomi more than OP for long-term software updates.
But the thing is, as you may already know, Xiaomi only launched the 32GB version of Mi5 in India.
-_-