Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) vs Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Max 2 vs Apple iPad mini 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.44"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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7.9"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
5
MP
MP
1.2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
6400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo only main camera |
(front) HD (1280x720) |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) | |
Model | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) |
Other model names | 小米Max 2, Xiaomi Max 2 MDI40, MDE40, MDT4, Xiaomi Oxygen | iPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA) |
Country or region available | (Global, International), China, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Apple |
Release date | 6/1/2017 | 11/12/2013 |
Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 88.7 x 174.1 millimeters (3.49 x 6.85 in) | 134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in) |
Weight | 211 grams (7.39 ounces) | 341 grams (11.94 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.44" inches | 7.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~74% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1536x2048 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 342 PPI | 324 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | iOS 7.0 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | iOS 12 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm) | 64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz | PowerVR G6430 MP4 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 1GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 16GB (12GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 100/50 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1490/A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | A1491 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1490/A1455 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat3 A1490 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26) A1490/A1455 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | 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 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 33mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.25µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
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 | ||
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4A |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5300 mAh | 6400 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 57 hours (2.4 days) | 10 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice recorder |
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 | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Gold, Matte Black • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • MIUI 8.0/8.5 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 | • Colors: Black on slate, White on silver • Oleophobic coating on Retina display • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port • OpenGL ES 3.0 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) | iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) | |
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 |