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| Global Score | |
| 81.2 | 76.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Motorola |
| 2017-10-10 | 2018-06-29 |
| 5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 inches | 6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 inches |
| 6.53 ounces | 5.50 ounces |
| Black | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum and Ceramic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 614.00 | $ 500.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 509 GPU |
| 9.45 | 8.91 |
| 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 + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") 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 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.57 | 9.68 |
| 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 5.0 |
| 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 | -- |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is just a bit better than the Moto Z3 Play, getting an 81.2 score against 76.3. Despite being the best we compare here, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is a just a little bit thicker and somewhat heavier device than Moto Z3 Play. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has a little bit better screen than Moto Z3 Play. They have the same pixel density, the same resolution of 1080 x 2160px and a screen of the same size.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 counts with a bit superior processor than Moto Z3 Play, and although they both have 8 processing cores, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 also has a higher amount of RAM memory. Moto Z3 Play captures just a bit better photographs and videos than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video quality, a same resolution back facing camera and the same video frame rate, the Moto Z3 Play also has a larger camera sensor taking better quality videos and photos and a bigger diafragm aperture for better low light captures and videos.
The Moto Z3 Play has a bigger memory for apps and games than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because although it has 0 less internal storage capacity, it also counts with an external memory slot that supports up to 1,95 TB. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 counts with just a little better battery performance than Moto Z3 Play, because it has a 13% bigger battery capacity.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 costs more than the Moto Z3 Play, but you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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