Huawei Boulder (U8350) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)

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

11/15/2017 8:19 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:27 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 X Huawei Boulder (U8350) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB) Compare Huawei Boulder X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)

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!

5 Advantages Huawei Boulder (U8350)	vs	30 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)65% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
528MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)8 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (167MB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)330 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)29% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels29 times Higher resolution screen
154 PPI	vs	+403 PPI162% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"	vs	+5.99"130% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 12MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.2 Froyo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh183% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Other model names	Huawei Boulder U8350, Huawei U8350	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 MDE5 (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, (Europe), Hong Kong, India, (Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	10/1/2011	9/1/2017
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.8 x 115 millimeters (2.47 x 4.53 in)	75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.6" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~29% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	154 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
System version	Android 2.2.2 Froyo	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7225	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512MB (167MB available)	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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
	Huawei Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HB5I1H	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • HD Voice • Signal Boost (UMA) • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • MIUI 9 • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • 720p@120fps slow motion • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Boulder (U8350)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
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