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| Global Score | |
| 77 | 77.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Xiaomi |
| 2017-02-21 | 2017-06-01 |
| 6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 inches | 6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 7.44 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and Gold |
| Aluminum and Glass | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 749.00 | $ 295.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| S-LCD 5 | IPS LCD |
| 515 pixels per inch | 344 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 14.66 | 12.42 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.9 | 9.57 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.7 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 5300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 7.04 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | 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 |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is slightly better than HTC U Ultra, getting a 77.5 score against 77. The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 construction is just a bit thinner but heavier than the HTC U Ultra, and both of them were only released 3 months apart. Xiaomi Mi Max 2 counts with a little better performance than HTC U Ultra, and although they both have the same RAM amount, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 also has a larger number of cores.
HTC U Ultra has a better looking display than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, because although it has a quite smaller screen, it also counts with more pixels per inch in the screen and a better resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. HTC U Ultra features more storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, because although it has less internal memory, it also counts with a slot for external memory cards that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB.
HTC U Ultra captures just a bit better photographs and videos than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and although they both have the same 30 fps video frame rate, a 12 mega pixels resolution camera and the same 3840x2160 video resolution, the HTC U Ultra also has a larger diafragm aperture for better captures and videos in poorly lited situations and a much larger back camera sensor which gives a way better photo and video quality.
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 features a superior battery lifetime than HTC U Ultra, because it has 5300mAh of battery capacity against 3000mAh.
Despite of being the best phone in this comparison, Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is also by far the cheapest one.
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