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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB) vs HTC Desire (A8181)

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

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Compare HTC Desire X Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB) 28Points
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)

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Mi Mix 2S (64GB)} 28 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB) vs Desire (A8181)} 5 Advantages HTC Desire (A8181)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X10 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs576MB LPDDR
+64GB (52GB available)352 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (151MB available)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)47%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+1080x2160 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+403 PPI60%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+5.99"62%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps166 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3400 mAh143%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
189 grams (6.62 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)40%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)HTC Desire (A8181)
ModelXiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)Desire (A8181)
Other model names小米MIX 2S, Xiaomi Mix 2S (64GB + 6GB RAM), Xiaomi PolarisHTC Desire A8181, HTC Bravo
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiHTC
Release date4/3/20183/31/2010
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)74.9 x 150.86 millimeters (2.95 x 5.94 in)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, ceramic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)HTC Desire (A8181)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size5.99" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)HTC Desire (A8181)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)HTC Desire (A8181)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)HTC Desire (A8181)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X576MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
UFS 2.1
512MB (151MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)HTC Desire (A8181)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/100 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
M1803D5XA Global version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
M1803D5XE/M1803D5XC/M1803D5XT versions:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18
M1803D5XA Global version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,27,28,29,30)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
M1803D5XE/M1803D5XC/M1803D5XT versions:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)HTC Desire (A8181)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.41/3.4"1µmAF
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)HTC Desire (A8181)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)HTC Desire (A8181)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)HTC Desire (A8181)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)HTC Desire (A8181)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)HTC Desire (A8181)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)HTC Desire (A8181)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• MIUI 9.5
• HDR10 display support
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter
• VoLTE
• Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White
• Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update
• Optical mouse (Touchpad)
• HTC Sense UI
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (64GB)HTC Desire (A8181)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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