Ultra Narrow 12.8 Inch QLED Upgrade Car Stereo for BMW 5 Series F10 F11 | CIC (4-Pin) 2011-2012 & NBT (6-Pin) 2013-2016 | 520i 525i 528i 530i | CarPlay Touchscreen HD 2400x900 Zinc Alloy Frame
⚠️ IMPORTANT — Please Select Your Correct System Before Ordering
This product covers two system versions for BMW 5 Series F10/F11:
- CIC System (4-Pin) — for 2011–2012 models
- NBT System (6-Pin) — for 2013–2016 models
Please confirm your system before purchasing. Send us a photo of your original OEM screen and we will confirm compatibility within hours.
Vehicle Compatibility
🟢 CIC System — 4-Pin Connector
- BMW 5 Series F10 Sedan (2011–2012) — 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 550i
- BMW 5 Series F11 Touring (2011–2012) — 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i
🔵 NBT System — 6-Pin Connector
- BMW 5 Series F10 Sedan (2013–2016) — 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 550i
- BMW 5 Series F11 Touring (2013–2016) — 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i
How to identify your system: CIC uses a 4-pin connector (2011–2012); NBT uses a 6-pin connector (2013–2016). If unsure, please contact us with a photo of your OEM screen or head unit.
⚠️ RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (RHD) VEHICLES — Custom Mount Required
This listing is designed for LEFT-HAND DRIVE (LHD) vehicles only.
If your vehicle is right-hand drive (RHD) — such as vehicles in the UK, Australia, Japan, or other RHD markets — the standard mounting bracket will NOT fit correctly. A custom bracket is required.
👉 Please contact us before placing your order.
12.8" QLED Display — Our Premium Choice
- 📺 QLED display — richer colors, deeper blacks, and superior brightness vs standard IPS
- 🔮 2400×900 resolution — significantly sharper than the 1920×720 found on most 12.3" units
- 🛡️ Zinc alloy housing — premium build quality, superior vibration dampening vs plastic
- 🔲 Ultra-narrow bezel — more screen, less frame, cleaner look
- 🔗 Full lamination — eliminates air gap, reduces glare by up to 75%
- 📶 Built-in protocol — seamless OEM integration, no external adapters needed
💡 Prefer a plastic housing? If you are concerned about heat retention with zinc alloy, we also offer a pure plastic housing option. Please note this requires additional lead time and ships from China only. Contact us before ordering to arrange.
Choose Your Operating System
🤖 Android (Snapdragon) — Full Smart Experience
Snapdragon chipset option available:
- Snapdragon 6125 (SM6125) — 11nm, Kryo 260 CPU (4×A73 + 4×A53), up to 2.0 GHz, Adreno 610 GPU, 30W+ benchmark. Available in 8G+64G / 8G+128G.
Includes Wi-Fi + US & European 4G LTE built-in. If you are from US, you need to customize it separately!
Not sure which configuration to choose? The 6125 handles all daily tasks smoothly — navigation, streaming, CarPlay, and more — with excellent stability and performance for in-car use.
🐧 Linux — Fast, Stable & Clean
Prefer a lightweight, no-frills system? Our Linux-based head unit is the perfect choice:
- ⚡ Instant boot — starts up in seconds, no waiting
- 🔒 Rock-solid stability — no background apps, no slowdowns, no crashes
- 🧹 Clean & focused interface — purpose-built for in-car use
- 🔇 Minimal resource usage — all power dedicated to core functions
- 📶 Built-in protocol — seamless OEM integration, no external adapters needed
Linux is ideal for drivers who want a reliable, distraction-free experience without the complexity of a full Android system.
Full Android Experience (Snapdragon variants only)
- 📱 Wireless (and wired) Apple CarPlay & Android Auto built-in
- 🌐 US & European 4G LTE — always-on navigation without your phone
- 📶 Wi-Fi connectivity
- 📲 MirrorLink — mirror iOS & Android phones to screen
- 🗺️ Install Google Maps, Waze, or any navigation app directly on the unit
- 🌙 Day & Night Mode — auto-adjusts brightness based on original headlight signal
- 🎙️ Siri & Google Voice Assistant support
- 📷 360° Surround View Camera support — compatible with aftermarket 4-channel 360° panoramic camera systems (camera not included, customer-supplied)
Key Features (Snapdragon variants only)
- 🔊 Built-in DSP with adjustable EQ (16 segments) — best-in-class sound quality
- 📱 Bluetooth 5.0 — hands-free calls & music streaming
Full OEM Integration — Nothing Lost
- ✅ Includes dedicated mounting bracket — custom-fit bracket provided, no OEM bracket modification needed
- ✅ Built-in protocol — no external adapters required
- ✅ Steering wheel controls fully retained
- ✅ Original amplifier & radio retained
- ✅ Speed, fuel level & oil pressure display
- ✅ All safety warnings retained
- ✅ Plug-and-play — no modifications to vehicle control unit, fully reversible
24/7 After-Sales Support
Our engineers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with installation and any technical questions.
⚠️ Before You Buy — Confirm Your System (CIC 4-Pin or NBT 6-Pin)
Purchasing the wrong system version will result in incompatibility. Please send us a photo of your original OEM screen before placing your order. Contact us via chat or email — we typically respond within a few hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Does the installation require cutting wires? Can I do it myself? How long does it take?
No wire cutting required. Our product features a true Plug-and-Play design with vehicle-specific harnesses — no wire splicing, no coding, completely non-destructive installation. A dedicated mounting bracket is included. Installation typically takes 2–3 hours. Labor costs typically range from $100–$200 USD.
Q2: What if there's no sound after installation?
Three scenarios cover 99% of no-sound issues:
- Vehicle has an AMI port: Connect the AMI adapter cable to the factory AMI port, then plug into the AUX on the power harness.
- Vehicle has AUX only (no AMI): Plug the AUX cable directly into the factory AUX port, then navigate to multimedia settings and tap "AUX" to confirm activation.
- Vehicle has fiber optic audio: Transfer the 2P fiber optic cable from the factory power harness to our power harness.
For Linux-based systems, audio setup has a unique configuration. Contact us at hello@uckazy.net for our dedicated video guide.
Q3: Can I add a backup camera? Does it support 360° surround view? Does it support CarPlay and Android Auto?
Backup Camera: Yes, supported on both Android and Linux versions. Supports AHD HD backup camera (up to 1080p), auto-activates on reverse.
360° Surround View: Supported on Snapdragon Android version only. Not available on Linux version.
CarPlay & Android Auto: Both supported wirelessly on Android version.
We offer a 14-day free return (product defects) and 2-year technical support. Email hello@uckazy.net for any issues.
📦 What's in the Box
Linux version includes:
- 📺 1× 12.8" QLED head unit
- 🔧 1× Dedicated mounting bracket
- 🔌 1× Vehicle-specific wiring harness (with 2× USB ports)
- 🛠️ 1× Installation tool kit
- ✏️ 1× Stylus pen
Snapdragon Android version includes:
- 📺 1× 12.8" QLED head unit
- 🔧 1× Dedicated mounting bracket
- 🔌 1× Vehicle-specific wiring harness (with 2× USB ports)
- 🛠️ 1× Installation tool kit
- ✏️ 1× Stylus pen
- 📶 1× 4G LTE antenna
- 📍 1× GPS module