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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Great specs, but a few things are missing
Mi Mix 2, the latest phone with an edge-to-edge screen is here, but are the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 specs up to par with those of competitors? You can check out for yourself in the table below!
While we wait for Josh’s hands-on impressions, let’s just say that there’s not a lot missing (at least on paper) from the Mi Mix 2 spec sheet. The most obvious issues could be the lack of water protection, wireless charging, and a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack.
Here’s what the Mi Mix 2 offers in terms of specs and features.
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition | |
|---|---|---|
Display | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 5.99-inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 resolution 570 ppi 18:9 aspect ratio DCI-P3 color gamut | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition 5.99-inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 resolution 570 ppi 18:9 aspect ratio DCI-P3 color gamut |
Processor | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64-bit octa-core (max 2.45GHz) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 10 nm process | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition 64-bit octa-core (max 2.45GHz) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 10 nm process |
RAM | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 6 GB LPDDR4X | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition 8 GB LPDDR4X |
Storage | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64 GB/128 GB/256 GB USF 2.1 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition 128 GB USF 2.1 |
MicroSD | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 No | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition No |
Cameras | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Rear: 12 MP sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 4-axis OIS, 1,25 μm, PDAF Front: 5 MP sensor, 1080p video, Beautify | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition Rear: 12 MP sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 4-axis OIS, 1,25 μm, PDAF Front: 5 MP sensor, 1080p video, Beautify |
Battery | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 3,400 mAh (typical) 3,300 mAh (minimum) 2A QuickCharge 3.0 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition 3,400 mAh (typical) 3,300 mAh (minimum) 2A QuickCharge 3.0 |
Wireless charging | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 No | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition No |
Water resistance | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 No | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition No |
Connectivity | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), 2X2 MIMO and MU-MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 NFC USB Type-C (no 3.5 mm jack) Location (GPS, AGPS, Glonass, BeiDou) Network bands § 2G • GSM 2/3/5/8 • CDMA BC0，BC1,BC6,BC10 § 3G • CDMA EVDO,BC0,BC1,BC6,BC10 • WCDMA 1/2/3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 9 / 19 • TDS-CDMA 34/39 § 4G • TD-LTE 34/38/39/40/41 • FDD-LTE 1/2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30 • B41 supports 2496MHz-2690MHz full bandwidth • LTE B41 4 antenna technology, supports 4X4 MIMO | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), 2X2 MIMO and MU-MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 NFC USB Type-C (no 3.5 mm jack) Location (GPS, AGPS, Glonass, BeiDou) Network bands § 2G • GSM 2/3/5/8 • CDMA BC0，BC1,BC6,BC10 § 3G • CDMA EVDO,BC0,BC1,BC6,BC10 • WCDMA 1/2/3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 9 / 19 • TDS-CDMA 34/39 § 4G • TD-LTE 34/38/39/40/41 • FDD-LTE 1/2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30 • B41 supports 2496MHz-2690MHz full bandwidth • LTE B41 4 antenna technology, supports 4X4 MIMO |
SIM | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Dual nano SIM | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition Dual nano SIM |
Software | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 MIUI 9 based on Android 7.0 Nougat | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition MIUI 9 based on Android 7.0 Nougat |
Dimensions and weight | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 151.8 x 75.5 x 7.7 mm 185 g | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition 150.5 x 74.6 x 7.7 mm 187 g |
Design | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Aluminum alloy frame Four-sided curved ceramic body 18K PVD gold coating camera rim | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special Edition Ceramic unibody design Black version: 18K PVD gold coating camera and fingerprint sensor rims White version: 18K PVD rose gold coating camera and fingerprint sensor rims |
We have to give it to Xiaomi for creating another super-compact powerhouse. The bezel-less form factor is becoming increasingly common, but the Mi Mix 2’s specs and design will ensure this phone stands out from the crowd. Stay tuned as we bring you more details on the Mi Mix 2’s price and availability, plus everything else you need to know about it.