Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB) vs Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix vs Motorola Edge (2021) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/7/2022 4:49 PM, updated: 11/8/2022 4:08 PM

Compare Motorola Edge (2021) X Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x2040

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
IPS

1080x2460

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge (2021 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!

4 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	vs	21 Advantages Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (118GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)95% More internal storage for applications and files
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+200 grams (7 ounces)4% Lighter
1080x2040 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels21% Higher resolution screen
361 PPI	vs	+395 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"	vs	+6.8"6% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 32MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4400 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Edge (2021 256GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mix 2016080 4GB RAM + 128GB, Xiaomi Lithium	Lenovo Edge 2021 (2nd Gen) Unlocked
Country or region available	China, Vietnam	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	11/4/2016	9/2/2021, Announced: 8/19/2021
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	81.9 x 158.8 millimeters (3.22 x 6.25 in)	75.6 x 169 millimeters (2.98 x 6.65 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Ceramic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	361 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	144Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available)	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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 Mix (128GB)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.12µmAF 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.52" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120ps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	256 hours (10.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • MIUI 8.0/8.2 • 500nits display brightness • Slow-motion at 720p@120fps • 192Hz/24-bit audio • Quick Charge 3.0: 83% in 30min • Miracast	• Colors: Nebula blue • ThinkShield • Ready For
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Motorola Edge (2021 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