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| Global Score | |
| 81.2 | 77.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Motorola |
| 2017-10-10 | 2017-06-29 |
| 5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 inches | 6.15 x 3.00 x 0.24 inches |
| 6.53 ounces | 5.11 ounces |
| Black | Gold, Gray and Silver |
| Aluminum and Ceramic | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 614.00 | $ 200.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 8953 Pro chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 13.3 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 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 |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (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-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3400mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.36 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is slightly better than Moto Z2 Play, with an 81.2 score against 77.4. Although it's the best in this review, it must be told that it's also a way heavier and notably thicker phone. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has a bit better processing power than Moto Z2 Play, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 also has more RAM memory.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has a bit sharper screen than Motorola Moto Z2 Play, because it has a little bit higher pixel density, a bit bigger screen and a slightly better resolution of 1080 x 2160. The Moto Z2 Play counts with a better memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because although it has 0 less internal memory capacity, it also counts with an external SD slot that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 captures a bit better pictures and videos than Moto Z2 Play, although it has a smaller aperture which is not so good for shooting pictures and video in low-light situations, they both have the same video frame rates, a back facing camera with a 12 mega-pixels and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has a bit superior battery performance than Motorola Moto Z2 Play, because it has 3400mAh of battery capacity against 3000mAh.
Although Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Motorola Moto Z2 Play, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Motorola Moto Z2 Play. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, else you can save some dollars and buy the Motorola Moto Z2 Play, resigning some features and specifications.
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