Samsung Galaxy M05
#2535
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
#2162Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M05
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Performance
73.764.4
Camera
35.553.0
Display
42.158.9
Battery
33.736.8
Build
85.190.5
Connectivity
56.961.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
48.251.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M05 features a glass front and plastic back, weighing 195g, while the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has a more premium aluminum build at 211g.
- The M05 sports a 6.7" PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, whereas the Mi Max 2 offers a 6.44" IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the M05 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, while the Mi Max 2 utilizes the Snapdragon 625, with both having 4GB of RAM but differing in storage options.
- The M05's rear camera is 50MP compared to the Mi Max 2's 12MP, although the latter supports 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Mi Max 2 at 5300mAh, compared to the M05's 5000mAh, but the M05 supports faster charging at 25W versus 18W.
- Finally, the M05 runs on Android 14 with One UI Core 6.0, while the Mi Max 2 operates on an older Android 7.1.1 with MIUI 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M05
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
General
Release Date
2024, September 10
2017
Announced
2024, September 10
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.44"
Type
PLS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5300 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
25W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.08 x 0.35 in)
174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm (6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 in)
Weight
195 g
211 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Mint Green
Gold, Matte Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.46 W/kg (head)
1.22 W/kg (head) 0.71 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass