Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB) vs Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)

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

11/15/2017 8:53 PM, updated: 4/28/2020 10:48 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z Play X Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3510
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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13 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	vs	9 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (245GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+5.99"9% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)12% Lighter
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)10% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 16MP33% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
3400 mAh	vs	+3510 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	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

f/2.0 (aperture)

(front) 5MP

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mix 2 MDE5 (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo	Lenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635 (Dual-Sim), Motorola Vector
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2017	9/1/2016
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in)	76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (245GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	300/50 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
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	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 Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
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, UMTS, 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 2 (256GB)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
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	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
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.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not 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)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3510 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	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	499 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, 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: Black, White • MIUI 9 • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • 720p@120fps slow motion • Miracast	• Colors: Black/silver, White/Gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.45W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered