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| Global Score | |
| 77.5 | 77.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Motorola |
| 2017-06-01 | 2017-06-29 |
| 6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 inches | 6.15 x 3.00 x 0.24 inches |
| 7.44 ounces | 5.11 ounces |
| Black and Gold | Gold, Gray and Silver |
| Metal | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 295.00 | $ 200.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 344 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.7 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 8953 Pro chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 12.42 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 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 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 720 x 480 (480 fps) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5300mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.04 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has a general score of 77.5, which is a bit better than the Moto Z2 Play's global score of 77.4. The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 construction is incredibly thicker and heavier than Moto Z2 Play. Motorola Moto Z2 Play counts with a bit better processor than Xiaomi Mi Max 2. They have 4 GB of RAM and the same number of cores.
The Motorola Moto Z2 Play counts with a little more vivid screen than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, because although it has a little bit smaller display, and they both have the same resolution of 1080 x 1920px, the Motorola Moto Z2 Play also counts with a just a bit better display pixels density. Moto Z2 Play counts with a better storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, because although it has just 64 GB internal storage, it also counts with a slot for external memory cards that admits up to 1,95 TB.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 features a much longer battery life than Motorola Moto Z2 Play, because it has a 77% greater battery size. The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 features a little bit better camera than Moto Z2 Play, although it has a way smaller aperture which is not recommended for shooting photos in low light environments, they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, a same resolution camera and the same video frame rates.
Although Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Moto Z2 Play, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Moto Z2 Play. If you are trying to save some money, you can buy Moto Z2 Play, letting go a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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