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| Global Score | |
| 72.1 | 77.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Xiaomi |
| 2015-11-06 | 2017-06-01 |
| 5.74 x 2.79 x 0.29 inches | 6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 7.44 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and Gold |
| Metal | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 500.00 | $ 295.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 441 pixels per inch | 344 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 1500 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 405 GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 8.64 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 12.42 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 4.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 8.8 | 9.57 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.1 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2150mAh Li - Ion Battery | 5300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.08 | 7.04 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is just a bit better than the HTC One A9, having a 77.5 score against 72.1. Even though Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is newer than the HTC One A9, it's a little thicker and extremely heavier. HTC One A9 features just a bit better looking screen than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, because although it has a lot smaller screen, and they both have exactly the same resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, the HTC One A9 also counts with a better display density.
HTC One A9 has a little bit more memory capacity for apps and games than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, because although it has 0 less internal storage capacity, it also counts with a SD memory slot that holds up to 1,95 TB. The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 features a little better processing power than HTC One A9, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 also has a larger amount of RAM.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 counts with a slightly better camera than HTC One A9, because although it has a tinier diafragm aperture which is not so good for taking images or video in poorly lited situations and a less mega-pixels resolution camera, it also counts with a way higher 3840x2160 (4K) video quality.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has a really longer battery life than HTC One A9, because it has a 5300mAh battery size against 2150mAh.
Even being the best phone in our comparison, Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is also by far the cheapest one, which makes it a great choice.
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