Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 75.8 | 76.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Xiaomi |
| Android 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2016-09-01 | 2016-11-04 |
| 6.14 x 2.98 x 0.28 inches | 6.25 x 3.22 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 7.37 ounces |
| Black, Gold and Gray | Black and White |
| -- | Ceramic |
| $ 250.00 | $ 590.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2040 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 534 pixels per inch | 361 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.66 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 21.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 5.5 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3500mAh Battery | 4400mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.44 | 6.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Mi MIX is just a bit better than the Moto Z Force, getting a 76.2 score against 75.8. Xiaomi Mi MIX is a way heavier and just a bit thicker cellphone than Moto Z Force. These devices have Android operating system, but the Xiaomi Mi MIX has the older 6.0 Marshmallow version while Moto Z Force has Android 7.0 Nougat.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX's processing unit is very similar to Moto Z Force's processing unit, both have a 4 GB RAM memory and 4 CPU cores. Moto Z Force has a little more vivid screen than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with more pixels per display inch and a better resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.
The Motorola Moto Z Force captures just a bit better videos and photos than Xiaomi Mi MIX, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video resolution and the same 30 frames per second video frame rate, the Motorola Moto Z Force also has a lot higher 21 megapixels resolution camera and a bigger camera aperture to take better low light photography.
Moto Z Force counts with a very superior memory to store more apps and games than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because although it has just 64 GB internal memory capacity, it also counts with a SD card slot that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB. Xiaomi Mi MIX counts with better battery duration than Moto Z Force, because it has a 26% greater battery size.
Although Xiaomi Mi MIX is a better device, it costs a lot more than Motorola Moto Z Force, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Motorola Moto Z Force. So if you want that extra specs, you can buy Xiaomi Mi MIX, else you can save some dollars and buy the Motorola Moto Z Force, giving up some features and specifications.
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