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| Global Score | |
| 76.3 | 81.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Xiaomi |
| 2018-06-29 | 2017-10-10 |
| 6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 inches | 5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.50 ounces | 6.53 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3) | Aluminum and Ceramic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 500.00 | $ 614.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 402 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 509 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.66 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") 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 |
| 9.68 | 9.57 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3400mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 5.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| 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 |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is just a bit better than the Moto Z3 Play, getting a overall score of 81.2 against 76.3. Even being the best in this comparison review, we must highlight that it's also a bit thicker and heavier. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 features a bit more vivid display than Moto Z3 Play. Both have the same exact 1080 x 2160 resolution, a same size screen and the same number of pixels per inch of display.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 counts with a little faster processing unit than Moto Z3 Play, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 also has a greater amount of RAM. The Moto Z3 Play features more memory capacity for games and applications than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because although it has 0 less internal storage, it also counts with an external memory slot that allows up to 1,95 TB.
Moto Z3 Play has a bit better camera than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, and although they both have a same resolution back facing camera, the same 30 fps video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, the Moto Z3 Play also has a bigger back camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors and a bigger camera aperture to capture better photography and video in low-light situations.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 features a little longer battery duration than Motorola Moto Z3 Play, because it has 3400mAh of battery capacity.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 costs more money than Motorola Moto Z3 Play, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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