Yesterday, Xiaomi announced the MI Max 2 at an event in Beijing, China. The phablet, which comes with a better camera performance more storage and superior battery life; is the follow up to the Xiaomi Mi Max released last year. This post looks at how the Mi Max 2 compares to the Mi Max.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Vs Mi Max – Specs Comparison
| Specifications | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 | Xiaomi Mi Max |
| Dimensions | 174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm | 173.1 x 88.3 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 211 grams | 203 grams |
| Operating System | MIUI 8 (based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS) | MIUI 8 (based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS) |
| SIM | (micro + nano / microSD) | |
| Colours | Golden | Light Grey, Gold and Silver |
| Display | 6.44-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS 2.5D curved glass | 6.44-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS 2.5D curved glass |
| Body Design | Full Metal Unibody | Three Piece Body |
| Processor | 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 14nm SoC | Hexa-Core Snapdragon 650 / Octa Core Snapdragon 652 SoC |
| Graphics | Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 510 GPU |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 3GB RAM/4GB* RAM |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB + up to 128GB via microSD | 32GB/64GB/128GB* + up to 128GB via microSD |
| Main Camera | 12MP rear camera with dual-tone LED Flash, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture, Sony IMX386 sensor, 1.25μm pixel size | 16MP rear camera with dual-tone LED Flash, PDAF, f/2.0 aperture
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| Front Camera | 5MP front-facing camera with 85-degree wide-angle lens, f/2.0 aperture | |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE with VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 / 5GHz) MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS | |
| Battery | 5300mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 + Parrallel charging | 4850 mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0 |
| Others | Dual Stereo Speakers, IR Blaster, Fingerprint Sensor, USB Type-C | Single Speaker, IR Blaster, Fingerprint Sensor, micro USB |
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Summary
As expected with every sequel, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 brings a number of improvements over the Mi Max. Albeit an ultra narrow (0.7 mm) bezel on the side and change in placement of the antenna bands on the Mi Max 2, both devices sports a 6.44-inch FHD IPS 2.5D curved glass display and rear fingerprint sensor.
The MI Max 2 weighs slightly more (8 grams) and packs a bigger 5300mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 (USB Type-C) compared to the 4850mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0 (micro USB) on the Mi Max. Both come pre-installed with MIUI 8, however, the former is based on Android Nougat while the latter is Marshallow.
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is equipped an octa-core Snapdragon 625 processor with 4GB RAM and either 64GB or 128GB built-in storage, while the MI Max packs an octa-core Snapdragon 650 SoC with 3GB RAM and either 32GB or 64GB storage. Nonetheless, the company also launched the Mi Max Prime with 4GB RAM, Snapdragon 652 processor and 128GB built-in storage space.
Xiaomi also ditched the standard 16MP camera on the Xiaomi Mi Max for a 12MP camera with Sony IMX386 sensor with 1.25μm large pixel size – the same used on the flagship Xiaomi Mi 6. The front cameras remain a 5MP snapper with f/2.0 aperture and 85-degree wide angle lens for selfies.
Verdict
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 obviously trounces the Mi Max especially with a better performing camera and a longer lasting battery life. With the pricing within the same range, the MI Max 2 is a better buy but the Mi Max is not bad option for those looking for a good phablet on a budget.
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