We continue with our series of comparative dedicated to testing the quality / price ratio of the new high-end phablet of Xiaomi in front of the flagship of the big manufacturers and today it is the turn of another quite recent launch, the first phablet of this level of Sony in a while. Which one can be more worthwhile for you ?: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Xperia XZ2.
Designer
Although the Xperia XZ2 represents a major renovation with respect to the lines that have been distinctive until now of the high-end smartphones and tablets of Sony, It is true that it still does not go as far as others when it comes to reducing frames and the difference is very appreciable when we see it next to the Mi Mix 2S, which is what they have bet more radically on the front all screen. When it comes to more practical matters, however, the situation is the same as we have seen when comparing the phablet of Xiaomi to other flagship: although it complies with basic issues such as the USB type C port or the fingerprint reader, it still lacks extras that are already common in the high range, such as water resistance.
Dimensions
That greater reduction of front bezels on the phablet of Xiaomi is felt when we compare their respective dimensions, because it might seem that their advantage is not too noticeable (15,09 x 7,49 cm against 15,3 x 7,2 cm), but it must be taken into account that its screen is much larger, as we will see below. The Mi Mix 2S not only is it more compact, but it is also somewhat lighter (191 grams against 198 grams) and much finer (8,1 mm against 11,1 mm).
Screen
As we anticipated, despite being a smaller device, the Mi Mix 2S houses a significantly larger screen (5.99 inches against 5.7 inches) and this is probably the main difference to take into account, since they both use the same aspect ratio (the very fashionable 18: 9, more elongated) and also have the same resolution (2160 x 1080).
Unlimited
They are also very even in the performance section, at least in terms of hardware, since they both mount the best processor right now from Qualcomm (Snapdragon 845 eight core to 2,7 GHz) and, although the standard model of the Xperia XZ2 is one step behind in RAM, with 4 GB, can also be purchased with 6 GB how does he have Mi Mix 2S. Of course the two arrive already with Android Oreo, but there are important differences in their respective customizations so that the software can be a clearer factor to tip the balance one way or the other.
Storage capacity
Yes we can give a clearer winner in the section of storage capacity and it is the Xperia XZ2, simply thanks to the fact that it has a card slot micro-SD and therefore gives us the possibility of gaining space externally. Regarding the internal memory, yes, they are again tied with 64 GB in both cases (the usual right now in the high range).
Cameras
Although the camera section has always been one of the most prominent in smartphones from Sony, it is true that it seems that this time it is the Mi Mix 2S the one that is going to get ahead (for something has managed to enter the top 5 of the prestigious DxO ranking), thanks to its dual camera 12 SM, with f / 1.5 aperture and 1,4 um pixels, and optical image stabilizer and x2 optical zoom. At Xperia XZ2, on the other hand, we have a specification that attracts somewhat less attention, with a camera of 19 SM, with f / 2.0 aperture and 1,22 um pixels. Also with regard to the front camera, the phablet of Xiaomi with higher number of megapixels (8 MP vs 5 MP) and larger pixels (1,4 um).
Autonomy
In the autonomy section, you already know that we will have to wait to have comparable data from independent tests to draw definitive conclusions, but for now we find ourselves with the surprise that, despite being larger and thicker, the capacity battery Xperia XZ2 lags a bit behind that of the Mi Mix 2S (3400 mAh against 3180 mAh). That does not mean that it is going to lose out, in any case, because its screen is also smaller and it would be normal for its consumption to be lower.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Xperia XZ2: final balance of the comparison and price
El Mi Mix 2S comes out better than usual in the duel in front of the Xperia XZ2 in terms of technical specifications, thanks above all to its camera as Sony Nor did he decide to make the leap to Quad HD, as is already normal in the high-end range. The Japanese phablet, in any case, still has some points in its favor, such as water resistance or having a card slot micro-SD.
If the advantage of Xperia XZ2 It is not as clear as the one carried by other flagships It is also true that the price difference will be less: the phablet of Sony was launched by 800 Euros, Whereas the Mi Mix 2S We estimate that it will be sold in our country for around 500 Euros, taking into account that that was the price of its predecessor and that it was announced in China from what in exchange would be just over 400 euros.