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| Global Score | |
| 81.2 | 76.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| -- | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2017-10-10 | 2016-11-04 |
| 5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 inches | 6.25 x 3.22 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.53 ounces | 7.37 ounces |
| Black | Black and White |
| Aluminum and Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 614.00 | $ 590.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2040 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 402 pixels per inch | 361 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.45 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 13.3 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") 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 |
| 9.57 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.3 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3400mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4400mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.36 | 6.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | 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 is just a bit better than Xiaomi Mi MIX, with a overall score of 81.2 against 76.2. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is a newer cellphone, and it is also lighter and a little thinner than the Xiaomi Mi MIX. Xiaomi Mi MIX features a bit more vivid screen than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because although it has a bit lower 1080 x 2040px resolution and a little bit worse screen density, it also counts with a little bit bigger display.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 features a little faster processor than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because it has 2 GB more RAM and a larger number of cores. Xiaomi Mi MIX shoots a little bit better pictures and videos than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because although it has a smaller back camera sensor providing a lower image quality, and they both have a F2 aperture, the same video definition and the same 30 fps video frame rates, the Xiaomi Mi MIX also counts with a lot more megapixels camera.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 counts with a lot bigger memory for games and applications than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because it has more internal storage. The Xiaomi Mi MIX counts with better battery lifetime than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because it has a 29% more battery capacity.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is a little more expensive than the Xiaomi Mi MIX, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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