Huawei Ascend Mate7
#4184
Xiaomi Mi Mix
#2707Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Mate7
Xiaomi Mi Mix
Performance
59.278.1
Camera
19.154.5
Display
58.958.9
Battery
29.330.1
Build
76.282.1
Connectivity
59.066.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.646.8
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Mate7 features a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix has a slightly larger 6.4-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2040 pixels, both offering a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Mate7 is powered by the Kirin 925 chipset, whereas the Mi Mix utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 821, resulting in better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Mi Mix is superior with a 16 MP rear camera compared to the Mate7's 13 MP, and it supports 4K video recording, while both have a 5 MP front camera.
- The Mi Mix also has a larger 4400 mAh battery with faster 18W charging compared to the Mate7's 4100 mAh battery with no fast charging.
- Regarding software, the Mate7 runs on an older version of Android (upgradable to 6.0) with EMUI 3.1, while the Mi Mix comes with Android 6.0 (upgradable to 8.0) and MIUI 10, providing a more modern software experience.
- Both devices have premium build quality, with the Mate7 featuring an aluminum frame and the Mi Mix utilizing a ceramic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Mate7
Xiaomi Mi Mix
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~368 ppi density)
1080 x 2040 pixels, 17:9 ratio (~362 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 925 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x2.19 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Mali-T628MP4
Adreno 530
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.0", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157 x 81 x 7.9 mm (6.18 x 3.19 x 0.31 in)
158.8 x 81.9 x 7.9 mm (6.25 x 3.22 x 0.31 in)
Weight
185 g
209 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, ceramic back, ceramic frame
Colors
Obsidian black, Moonlight silver, Amber gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Nano-SIM (MT7-TL10)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer