Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)

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

11/15/2017 9:00 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:49 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 X Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x2040

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)

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 Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	vs	11 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
+6.4"7% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+(back) 16MP33% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+4400 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3400 mAh
+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	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+187 grams (6.55 ounces)12% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner
1080x2040 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels6% Higher resolution screen
361 PPI	vs	+403 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

128GB (118GB available)

Ceramic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mix 2016080 4GB RAM + 128GB, Xiaomi Lithium	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special edition (8GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo
Country or region available	China, Vietnam	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	11/4/2016	9/1/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	81.9 x 158.8 millimeters (3.22 x 6.25 in)	74.6 x 150.5 millimeters (2.94 x 5.93 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Ceramic body, glass front	Ceramic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	361 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	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
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available)	128GB (118GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	600/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
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 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, 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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 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/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	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	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	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4400 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	256 hours (10.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
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: Ceramic black, Ceramic white • MIUI 9 • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • 720p@120fps slow motion • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
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