Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 75 | 81.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Xiaomi |
| Windows 10 Mobile | -- |
| 2015-10-06 | 2017-10-10 |
| 5.98 x 3.09 x 0.32 inches | 5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.82 ounces | 6.53 ounces |
| Black and White | Black |
| Plastic | Aluminum and Ceramic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 325.00 | $ 614.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 6 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 515 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Single-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 430 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 8.37 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.56 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 20.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.42 inches (1/2.4") sensor | 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.34 | 9.57 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 7.1 | 6.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3340mAh Battery | 3400mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 288 hours standby time 25 hours talk time | -- |
| 5.28 | 5.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is just a bit better than Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, getting a overall score of 81.2 against 75. Even though Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is heavier than the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, it's a little bit thinner and also way newer. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 features a better performing CPU than Lumia 950 XL, because it has a higher amount of RAM and a higher number of cores.
The Lumia 950 XL has a much better screen than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a better pixel count in each inch of display and a higher 2560 x 1440 resolution. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 counts with a much better memory to install applications and games than Lumia 950 XL, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with more internal memory capacity.
The Lumia 950 XL features just a bit better camera than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution and the same 30 fps video frame rates, the Lumia 950 XL also has a bigger back camera sensor providing a higher image quality, a way more mega pixels back facing camera and a bigger diafragm aperture to capture better low light photography and video.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has just a bit better battery duration than Lumia 950 XL, because it has a 3400mAh battery size.
Although Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Lumia 950 XL, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Lumia 950 XL. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can get the Lumia 950 XL, and give up a couple features, but you'll get the most with your money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.