Motorola Moto X4 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto X4 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto X4 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Price | $59 | $965 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.99 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 163 g | 185 g |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 |
Summary: Motorola Moto X4 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Motorola Moto X4 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Motorola Moto X4 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Type | LTPS IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~68.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.99 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Motorola Moto X4 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1 Nougat, upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie (Android One version available) | Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (14 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 508 | Adreno 540 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto X4 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| RAM | 3GB, 4GB, or 6GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 32GB or 64GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot or dedicated slot, up to 2 TB) | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM (Ceramic Edition) |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto X4 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/2.0, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF (main)
8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm, 120˚ (ultrawide) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps |
| Single | — | 12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto X4 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0µm (4MP adaptive low-light mode) | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Battery
| Motorola Moto X4 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W TurboPower fast charging | 18W wired, Quick Charge 3.0 |
Body
| Motorola Moto X4 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 148.4 x 73.4 x 8 mm (5.84 x 2.89 x 0.31 in) | 151.8 x 75.5 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) | 185 g (6.53 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back or ceramic unibody, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - *Note: Some regions/versions may be single SIM* |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 certified (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | — |
Comms
| Motorola Moto X4 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Motorola Moto X4 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Announced | August 31, 2017 | 2017, September 11 |
| Status | Available. Released September 2017 | Released 2017, September (China), October 10, 2017 (India) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto X4 or Xiaomi Mi Mix 2?
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 — 3,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto X4 versus 3,400 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto X4 or Xiaomi Mi Mix 2?
Motorola Moto X4 — 163 g for the Motorola Moto X4 versus 185 g for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.
Is the Motorola Moto X4 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto X4 7/10 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 7/10.
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