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| Global Score | |
| 73.5 | 81.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Xiaomi |
| 2016-10-02 | 2017-10-10 |
| 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 inches | 5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.68 ounces | 6.53 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black |
| Aluminum | Aluminum and Ceramic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 282.00 | $ 614.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 6 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.88 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | -- |
| 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 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 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 | |
| 2900mAh Battery | 3400mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.88 | 5.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is better than the Sony Xperia XZ, having a global score of 81.2 against 73.5. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2's design is newer and a little bit thinner than Sony Xperia XZ's, although it is somewhat heavier. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has a display that's very similar to the display in Sony Xperia XZ, because although the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has a little bit less pixels per inch of display, it also counts with a bit higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and a bigger display.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 features a much bigger memory capacity to store more apps and games than Xperia XZ, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 224 GB more internal memory. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 features a little faster processing unit than Xperia XZ, because it has more cpu cores and more RAM.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has a bit superior battery duration than Xperia XZ, because it has a 3400mAh battery size. The Xperia XZ captures just a bit better photographs and videos than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, and although they both have the same video resolution, the same video frame rates and a same size aperture, the Xperia XZ also has a lot bigger back camera sensor capturing much better quality videos and pictures and a back facing camera with a lot higher resolution.
Although Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Xperia XZ, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Xperia XZ. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, otherwise you can save a couple dollars and get the Xperia XZ, giving up some specs and features.
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