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| Global Score | |
| 72.1 | 88.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 10 |
| 2017-11-08 | 2019-09-24 |
| 6.02 x 3.00 x 0.30 inches | 6.08 x 2.85 x 0.41 inches |
| 5.40 ounces | 8.50 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black |
| Metal | Titanium |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 170.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) | 2250 x 2088 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 267 pixels per inch | 389 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 8940 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SM8150-AC chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Octa-Core 1400 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2960 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 505 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 8.64 | 9.81 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.02 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 108.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| -- | 0.75 inches (1/1.33") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) video resolution |
| 8.91 | 10.56 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3080mAh Battery | 4050mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.04 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| 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 |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha has a score of 88.9, which is way better than the Xiaomi Redmi Y1's global score of 72.1. Both of these devices work with Android OS (operating system), but Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha has an older 10 version while Xiaomi Redmi Y1 has Android 7.0 Nougat. Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha's body is newer, but heavier and a lot thicker than the Xiaomi Redmi Y1.
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha features a greater hardware performance than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha also has a greater amount of RAM. Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha counts with a more vivid screen than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because it has a better pixel density, a way better 2088 x 2250 pixels resolution and a way larger display.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha counts with a much bigger storage capacity for apps and games than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with more internal storage. The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha features a better camera than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because it has a camera in the back with a much better 108 MP resolution, a lot better (4K) video definition and a much bigger camera aperture to take better captures in low-light situations.
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha counts with greater battery life than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because it has a 4050mAh battery size.
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