Xiaomi Mi Max
#2839
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
#2857Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi Max
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
45.545.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
59.959.9
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Max 2 share a similar build quality with aluminum frames and Gorilla Glass, though the Mi Max 2 uses Gorilla Glass 3 compared to Gorilla Glass 4 on the Mi Max.
- Both feature a 6.44-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, the Mi Max is powered by a Snapdragon 650 or 652 chipset, while the Mi Max 2 utilizes the more efficient Snapdragon 625, offering better battery optimization.
- The Mi Max has a 16 MP rear camera, whereas the Mi Max 2 has a 12 MP rear camera, both capable of 4K video recording.
- The Mi Max houses a 4850 mAh battery, while the Mi Max 2 offers a larger 5300 mAh battery with faster 18W charging.
- In terms of software experience, the Mi Max runs on Android 6.0 with MIUI 10, while the Mi Max 2 comes with Android 7.1.1 and MIUI 11, enhancing the overall user interface and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi Max
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
Versions: Global; Standard; Prime
N/A
Display
Size
6.44"
6.44"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - Prime model
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (Prime)
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4850 mAh
5300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4850 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 5300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
173.1 x 88.3 x 7.5 mm (6.81 x 3.48 x 0.30 in)
174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm (6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 in)
Weight
203 g
211 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Silver, Gold
Gold, Matte Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes