BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Priv vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2018 6:57 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:35 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S X BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB) Compare BlackBerry Priv X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	vs	20 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels58% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+544 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+1/2.4" inches6% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+3410 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3400 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+256GB (243GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+189 grams (6.62 ounces)2% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)16% Thinner
5.4"	vs	+5.99"11% Larger screen
(back) 18MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP33% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
Other model names	BlackBerry Privilege STV100-4, RIM Venice	小米MIX 2S, Xiaomi Mix 2S (256GB + 8GB RAM), Xiaomi Polaris
Country or region available	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Egypt, (Europe)	China
Brand	BlackBerry	Xiaomi
Release date	11/6/2015	4/3/2018
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)	74.9 x 150.86 millimeters (2.95 x 5.94 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.4" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	544 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	256GB (243GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	1200/100 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 700/800/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,8,13,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,27,28,29,30) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	18 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.41/3.4"1µmAF
Main camera resolution	4896x3672 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3410 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	feature not registered
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LED notification • Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)	• Colors: Black, White • MIUI 9.5 • HDR10 display support • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered