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Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Force vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha X Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) 11Points
5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
7.92"
AMOLED

2088x2250

108
MP
12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

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!

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)} 11 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) vs Mi Mix Alpha} 22 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)69%
Lighter
vs241 grams (8.44 ounces)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)70%
Thinner
vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+534 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs388 PPI
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+ShatterShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+12GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (45GB available)vs+512GB (494GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Aluminum body, glass frontvs+Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic and glass backAdvantage
More resistant material
P-OLEDvs+Flexible Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Flexible Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1440x2560 pixelsvs+2088x2250 pixels27%
Higher resolution screen
5.5"vs+7.92"44%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 20MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/1.33" inches118%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+6K UHD (5760x3240)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2730 mAhvs+4050 mAh48%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+40W167%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
 
ModelMoto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Other model namesAT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z2 Force XT1789-04 Unlocked小米MIX Alpha, Xiaomi Mix Alpha
Country or region available(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date8/1/20172/1/2020
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)72.3 x 154.38 millimeters (2.85 x 6.08 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)241 grams (8.44 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontTitanium frame, glass front, ceramic and glass back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Display typeP-OLEDFlexible Super AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches7.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~180.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels2088x2250 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI388 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
RAM memory4GB LPDDR412GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)
UFS 2.1
512GB (494GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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 / Upload450/50 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat20 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (Bands 41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF
(triple camera)
108 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.054mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFLaserAF2x-optical-zoom
20MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.8"1.0µmLaserAF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/1.33" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashDual-LEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2730 mAh4050 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging40W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Black/Grey, White/Gold
• Sony IMX386 back camera sensor
• Slow motion 1080p@120fps
• Colors: Black
• MIUI 11

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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