Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 vs Sony Xperia XZ3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2018 8:35 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:39 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ3 X Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
POLED

1440x2880

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)

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9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	vs	15 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (245GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)29% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+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
+3400 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1440x2880 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+537 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.99"	vs	+6"1% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 19.2MP60% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches26% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

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

f/2.0 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Android 9.0 Pie

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mix 2 MDE5 (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo	Sony Xperia XZ3 4GB RAM H8416 (PF42), Sony Akatsuki
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	9/1/2017	10/5/2018
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in)	73 x 158 millimeters (2.87 x 6.22 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1440x2880 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	537 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (245GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
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	1200/200 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.22µm 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
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, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
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 (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
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, Silver, Green, Red • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Power delivery • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
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