Category Breakdown
HTC U12+
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.949.9
Display
67.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
59.059.6
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
12 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
5 MP, f/2.0
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Translucent Blue, Ceramic Black, Flame Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Sense UI
Android 7.1 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No

