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| Global Score | |
| 73 | 81.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Xiaomi |
| Android 4.4.2 | -- |
| -- | 2017-10-10 |
| 5.39 x 2.83 x 0.43 inches | 5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 6.53 ounces |
| Black, Blue and White | Black |
| -- | Aluminum and Ceramic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 614.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 6 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 441 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 0.30 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.00 aperture |
| 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 |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.24 | 9.57 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 7 | 6.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3400mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 690 hours standby time 15 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.96 | 5.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | 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
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has a score of 81.2, which is better than the Xperia Z2a's 73 global score. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 construction is heavier but notably thinner than Xperia Z2a. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 features just a little better hardware performance than Sony Xperia Z2a, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processor, it also counts with a higher amount of RAM and a greater number of cores (and also faster).
The Sony Xperia Z2a counts with a more vivid display than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because although it has a bit worse resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a little bit greater pixel quantity per inch of screen. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 features a much bigger storage capacity for applications and games than Sony Xperia Z2a, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with more internal memory.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has just a bit longer battery duration than Sony Xperia Z2a, because it has a 3400mAh battery size. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 counts with just a bit better camera than Sony Xperia Z2a, although it has a way less megapixels camera in the back, a lot smaller back camera sensor capturing much lower quality photos and videos and a worse 3840x2160 video definition.
Although Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Sony Xperia Z2a, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Sony Xperia Z2a. So if you want that extra features, you can buy Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, but if you don't you can save a couple dollars and get the Sony Xperia Z2a, letting go some features and specs.
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