Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 74.4 | 77.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Xiaomi |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | -- |
| 2016-10-04 | 2017-06-01 |
| 6.16 x 3.01 x 0.28 inches | 6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.82 ounces | 7.44 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Gray and White | Black and Gold |
| Glass and Metal | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 280.00 | $ 295.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 401 pixels per inch | 344 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 7.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 9.09 | 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 | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 9.57 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.1 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3510mAh Battery | 5300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.44 | 7.04 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | 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
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has a general score of 77.5, which is just a bit better than the Moto Z Play's 74.4 general score. Even though the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is better than the Moto Z Play, it must be told that it is also incredibly heavier and just a little thicker. Moto Z Play and Xiaomi Mi Max 2 both have extremely similar processing units, and although the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has more RAM memory, they both have a Octa-Core processing unit.
The Motorola Moto Z Play has a bit sharper display than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, because although it has a little smaller display, and they both have the same exact 1080 x 1920px resolution, the Motorola Moto Z Play also counts with a just a bit better display pixel density. The Moto Z Play counts with a little bit more storage to store more apps and games than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, because although it has only 32 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a SD memory card expansion slot that allows up to 1,95 TB.
Motorola Moto Z Play features a bit better camera than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and the same video frame rate, the Motorola Moto Z Play also has a back-facing camera with a lot better 16 mega pixels resolution and a larger aperture for better low light photography.
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 counts with a really longer battery life than Moto Z Play, because it has a 5300mAh battery capacity against 3510mAh.
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is a bit more expensive than Moto Z Play, but it's still a great deal, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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