HTC U12+
#983
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
#2001Category Breakdown
HTC U12+
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Performance
83.480.2
Camera
98.081.5
Display
81.358.9
Battery
26.626.4
Build
77.093.7
Connectivity
68.664.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
65.052.7
Summary
- The HTC U12+ features a larger 6.0-inch Super LCD6 display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels and HDR10 support, compared to the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2's 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and no HDR.
- In terms of performance, the U12+ is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 835 in the Mi Mix 2.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the U12+ supports 4K video at 60fps, while the Mi Mix 2 is limited to 4K at 30fps.
- The U12+ has a slightly larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the Mi Mix 2's 3400 mAh, with both supporting 18W charging.
- For software, the U12+ runs Android 8.0 with Sense UI, while the Mi Mix 2 initially launched with Android 7.1 and MIUI 12, though both are upgradable.
- Build quality is premium for both, with the U12+ using Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, while the Mi Mix 2 features Gorilla Glass 4 and a ceramic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC U12+
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
General
Release Date
2018, June 29
2017
Announced
2018, May 23
2017
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo
Display
Size
6"
5.99"
Type
Super LCD6, HDR10
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP (12 MP effective), f/2.6, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, AF
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), HDR, 24-bit/96kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 35 min
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.6 x 73.9 x 8.7 mm (6.17 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
151.8 x 75.5 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 in)
Weight
188 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, ceramic frame - 128/8 GB model
Colors
Translucent Blue, Ceramic Black, Flame Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.39 W/kg (head) 1.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Sense UI
Android 7.1 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer