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| Global Score | |
| 79 | 76.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Xiaomi |
| Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2018-04-05 | 2016-11-04 |
| 5.31 x 2.56 x 0.48 inches | 6.25 x 3.22 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 7.37 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and White |
| Aluminum and Plastic | Ceramic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| -- | $ 590.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2040 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 483 pixels per inch | 361 pixels per inch |
| 700 cd/m2 brightness | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.1 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.54 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 11.34 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.67 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2870mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4400mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.88 | 6.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| 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 |
Comparison review
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is just a bit better than Xiaomi Mi MIX, having a general score of 79 against 76.2. Both phones in this comparison review use Android OS, but the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact has the newer 8.0 Oreo version while Xiaomi Mi MIX has Android 6.0 Marshmallow version, so it offers some additional features and a performance increase. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact construction is newer and lighter, but also much thicker than the Xiaomi Mi MIX.
Xperia XZ2 Compact features a little bit better looking screen than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because although it has a lot smaller screen, it also counts with a slightly better resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, a better pixel amount in each inch of display and a brighter display. Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact features a better memory for apps and games than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because although it has only 64 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for an SD memory card that supports a maximum of 400 GB.
The Xperia XZ2 Compact counts with a bit faster processor than Xiaomi Mi MIX, and although they both have a 4 GB RAM memory, the Xperia XZ2 Compact also has a higher number of cores (and faster). The Xiaomi Mi MIX features a really longer battery life than Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, because it has a 53 percent more battery capacity.
Xperia XZ2 Compact shoots a bit better videos and photos than Xiaomi Mi MIX, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video quality and a same size camera aperture, the Xperia XZ2 Compact also has a lot larger sensor capturing more light and vivid colors, better 60 frames per second video frame rate and a back facing camera with more megapixels.
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