Realme Q
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
#2001Category Breakdown
Realme Q
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Performance
77.380.2
Camera
68.581.5
Display
58.958.9
Battery
29.126.4
Build
72.493.7
Connectivity
58.764.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.852.7
Summary
- The Realme Q features a larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has a slightly smaller 5.99-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Realme Q is powered by the Snapdragon 712 chipset, offering efficient multitasking, whereas the Mi Mix 2 uses the older Snapdragon 835, which may lag behind in some scenarios.
- The Realme Q boasts a versatile quad-camera setup with a 48 MP main sensor, compared to the Mi Mix 2's single 12 MP camera with OIS, making the former better for photography.
- Battery capacity is also in favor of the Realme Q with a 4035 mAh battery versus the Mi Mix 2's 3400 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run on different versions of Android, with the Realme Q using Android 9.0 and ColorOS 6, while the Mi Mix 2 originally shipped with Android 7.1 and MIUI 12, indicating a more modern software experience for the Realme Q.
- Build quality is notable in both, with the Mi Mix 2 featuring a ceramic back and aluminum frame, while the Realme Q combines glass and plastic materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Q
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
General
Release Date
2019
2017
Announced
2019
2017
Description
For China
Also known as Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo
Display
Size
6.3"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3+
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4035 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
4035 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
20W wired, 50% in 30 min
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (6.18 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
151.8 x 75.5 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 in)
Weight
184 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3+), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, ceramic frame - 128/8 GB model
Colors
Light Green, Light Blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.39 W/kg (head) 1.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
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