Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 explained

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2
Codename:chiron
Manufacturer:Xiaomi
Series:Mi MIX
Predecessor:Xiaomi Mi MIX
Successor:Xiaomi Mi MIX 3
Related:Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S
Type:Phablet
Form:Slate
Size:NaNmm
Weight:185g
Os:Android 7.1 "Nougat" (MIUI 8) Upgradeable to Android 9.0 "Pie" (MIUI 12)
Soc:Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Cpu:Octa-core (4× & 4×) Kryo
Gpu:Adreno 540
Memory:6 or LPDDR4x RAM
Storage:64, 128 or UFS 2.1
Battery:,
Input:Sensors:
Rear Camera: Sony Exmor RS imx386, f/2.0, 4K at, 1080p at, 720p at
Front Camera:, f/2.0, OmniVision OV5675
References:[1]

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is an Android phablet manufactured by Xiaomi.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] It was first announced and released in China in September 2017 and later was launched in India at an event in Delhi on 10 October 2017.[7] It is the successor to the Xiaomi Mi MIX. The ceramic body was designed by Philippe Starck.

Specifications

Hardware

The Mi MIX 2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, with either 6 or 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM. It has a 5.99inches 1080p IPS LCD display, and features a 4-axis OIS camera system. Storage options include 64, 128 or 256 GB in China, but only 128 GB in India. The handset features a fingerprint scanner on the rear, and a front camera on the lower. It features a 3,400 mAh battery with a USB-C reversible connector which supports Quick Charge 3.0. It also has a four-sided curved ceramic body. It does not feature a 3.5mm headphone jack and comes with a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter provided in the box.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Software

It comes with Android 7.0 "Nougat" with Xiaomi's MIUI 9 custom skin pre-installed.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S

See main article: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S. Xiaomi unveiled a new version of the Mi MIX 2, the Mi MIX 2S, on March 27, 2018. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, it features the same 5.99inches 1080p IPS LCD display found on the Mi MIX 2, a new dual 12 MP camera, Qi wireless charging, and is pre-loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo.[8] The Mi MIX 2S received a score of 97 on DxOMark.[9]

Reception

In August 2017, it was awarded the IDEA Gold Award for its design.

In reviews, the general feedback was favorable, with critics praising the more accessible elements of it over the original Mi Mix such as worldwide LTE bands, a lower price than the original Mi Mix, a smaller display and a traditional earpiece speaker to replace the piezoelectric speaker in the original Mi Mix. Users are reporting 4G connection issues in France on Orange and Bouygues Networks.Also, the phone does not support 4G+ Carrier Aggregation Intern and (B3+ B7) which is widely used in Europe.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 - Full phone specifications. gsmarena.com. en. 2017-09-11.
  2. Web site: Joshua Vergara . Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 review . Androidauthority.com . 2017-09-26 . 2018-09-12.
  3. Web site: McFerran . Damien . Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 review . 22 December 2017 . TechRadar . 2018-09-12.
  4. Web site: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 review . Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 review: Camera . Gsmarena.com . 2017-10-23 . 2018-09-12.
  5. Web site: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 review: Astouding, audacious, accessible . Android Central . 2017-10-10 . 2018-09-12.
  6. Web site: By <%= author %> . Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Review . Digital Trends . 2018-01-29 . 2018-09-12.
  7. News: Mi MIX 2 With Bezel-Less Display Launched With Rs. 35,999 Price Tag. NDTV Gadgets360.com. 2017-10-12. en.
  8. News: Mi MIX 2S announced, hands on. . engadget.com. 2018-03-27. en.
  9. Web site: Carroll . Paul . Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S: A Chinese gem . DxOMark . 2018-03-27 . 2018-09-12.