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| Global Score | |
| 75.1 | 83.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Xiaomi |
| Android 5.1 | -- |
| 2015-09-02 | 2018-04-03 |
| 5.00 x 2.56 x 0.35 inches | 5.94 x 2.95 x 0.32 inches |
| 4.87 ounces | 6.67 ounces |
| Black, Pink, White and Yellow | Black and White |
| Glass and Plastic | Aluminum and Ceramic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 425.00 | $ 639.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.6 inches | 6 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 319 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (1600 MHz) RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.56 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.56 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2700mAh Battery | 3400mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 520 hours standby time 11.5 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.64 | 5.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | 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 2s is better than the Xperia Z5 Compact, getting a global score of 83.8 against 75.1. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s is a a lot newer and just a little thinner cellphone than the Xperia Z5 Compact, although it is notably heavier. Sony Xperia Z5 Compact has just a bit better looking display than Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s, although it has a way smaller screen, a lot lower 1280 x 720 resolution and a little bit less pixels per inch in the screen.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s features a little better processing power than Sony Xperia Z5 Compact, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processing unit, and they both have the same number of cores, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s also counts with a higher amount of RAM memory. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s counts with a very superior storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Xperia Z5 Compact, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 256 GB internal storage capacity.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s features better battery duration than Xperia Z5 Compact, because it has a 26 percent more battery capacity. The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact shoots a little bit better pictures and videos than Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s, and although they both have the same video quality, a same size camera aperture and the same video frame rates, the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact also has a back facing camera with much more mega pixels and a larger back camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s costs a lot more money than Xperia Z5 Compact, but you can get a better phone for that few more dollars.
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