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Motorola DROID Maxx 2 vs Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Maxx 2 vs Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus X Motorola DROID Maxx 2 07Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB) Compare Motorola Droid Maxx 2 X
5.7"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

4.1mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)

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!

DROID Maxx 2} 7 Advantages Motorola DROID Maxx 2 vs Mi 5s Plus (128GB)} 20 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+401 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs386 PPI
+1/2.4" inches25%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 5MP22%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 4.1MP
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+128GB (118GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+168 grams (5.88 ounces)1%
Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)36%
Thinner
5.5"vs+5.7"4%
Larger screen
(back) 20.7MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3630 mAhvs+3800 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 a/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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
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ModelDROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Maxx 2 XT1565Xiaomi 5s Plus 2016070 6GB/128GB, Xiaomi Mi5S Plus
Country or region availableUSA
USA
ChinaHong KongTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date10/29/201510/1/2016
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)77.7 x 154.6 millimeters (3.06 x 6.09 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI386 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 2.2GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)128GB (118GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13,20)LTE Cat12 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.1µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels4.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2688x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered2µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3630 mAh3800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy33 hours (1.4 days)feature not registered
Standby576 hours (24 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Deep Sea Blue, White
• Turbo charger
• Slow motion video
• Back covers various colors
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• MIUI 8.0
• LED notification
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Fast battery charging
• VoLTE

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.14W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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