Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
#2001
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
#2215Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
Performance
80.268.5
Camera
81.566.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.428.1
Build
93.789.8
Connectivity
64.465.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.750.8
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 features a premium build with a ceramic back and aluminum frame, while the Redmi Note 8T has a glass front and back with a plastic frame, making it slightly heavier.
- The Mi Mix 2 has a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 2160 pixels, whereas the Redmi Note 8T offers a larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mi Mix 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, which outperforms the Snapdragon 665 in the Redmi Note 8T.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Mi Mix 2 featuring a 12 MP rear camera with OIS, while the Redmi Note 8T boasts a 48 MP quad-camera setup but lacks OIS.
- The Redmi Note 8T has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3400 mAh battery of the Mi Mix 2, both supporting 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Mi Mix 2 runs on Android 7.1 with a planned upgrade to Android 10, while the Redmi Note 8T comes with Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
General
Release Date
2017
2019, November 08
Announced
2017
2019, November 06
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.8 x 75.5 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 in)
161.1 x 75.4 x 8.6 mm (6.34 x 2.97 x 0.34 in)
Weight
185 g
200 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, ceramic frame - 128/8 GB model
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Starscape Blue, Moonlight White, Moonshadow Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.39 W/kg (head) 1.77 W/kg (body)
1.02 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/50 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass