Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB) vs Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)

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

11/15/2017 8:53 PM, updated: 3/16/2020 7:28 PM

Compare Motorola Droid Maxx X Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)

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19 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	vs	6 Advantages Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)146% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+256GB (245GB available)24 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+403 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.99"20% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 12MP14% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 10.5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)11% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
3400 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mix 2 MDE5 (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo	Verizon Motorola DROID MAXX XT1080M, Motorola Obake
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2017	8/20/2013
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in)	71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (245GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
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	600/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)
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+, 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 Mix 2 (256GB)	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	10.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 Mix 2 (256GB)	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
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, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
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, White • MIUI 9 • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • 720p@120fps slow motion • Miracast	• Colors: Black, Red, White • DuPont KEVLAR housing • Motorola SmartActions • Droid command center • HAC M3/T4 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered