Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia XZ2
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
Performance
82.183.1
Camera
57.184.4
Display
78.658.9
Battery
25.686.9
Build
80.595.4
Connectivity
68.467.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
58.063.1
Summary
- The Sony Xperia XZ2 features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, providing a premium feel, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S combines glass and ceramic for a distinctive design, both offering solid build quality.
- The Xperia XZ2 has a 5.7-inch HDR IPS LCD display, whereas the Mi Mix 2S has a slightly larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD without HDR support.
- Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the Mi Mix 2S has a slightly higher CPU clock speed, which may enhance performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Xperia XZ2 has a 19 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, while the Mi Mix 2S features a dual-camera setup with 12 MP sensors and optical stabilization, providing better photographic versatility.
- The Mi Mix 2S also has a larger 3400 mAh battery with wireless charging, compared to the Xperia's 3180 mAh battery, which lacks wireless charging.
- Both run on Android 8.0 with upgrade options, but the Mi Mix 2S includes MIUI 12, offering a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
General
Release Date
2018, April 20
2018
Announced
2018, February 26
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR BT.2020
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 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 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
No
Camera
Main Camera
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0"
5 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3180 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3180 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC37.5W wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153 x 72 x 11.1 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.44 in)
150.9 x 74.9 x 8.1 mm (5.94 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
Weight
198 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Liquid Black, Liquid Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.54 W/kg (head) 1.59 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 1200/200 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat18 1200/100 Mbps
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, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
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 10
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

