Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Max 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi Max 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 5,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6 in | 6.44 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 189 g | 211 g |
| Released | Nov 2016 | May 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is ahead on ram (max), storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.0 inches, 99.2 cm2 (~75.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.44 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to MIUI 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 510 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 6GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
| Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 720p@120fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | 85° wide-angle |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired (Fast charging) | 18W wired, QC3 |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 80.7 x 6.9 mm (6.41 x 3.18 x 0.27 in) | 174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm (6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) | 211 g (7.44 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, October | May 2017 |
| Released | 2016, November | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Released June 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro or Xiaomi Mi Max 2?
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 — 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro versus 5,300 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi Max 2.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro or Xiaomi Mi Max 2?
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro — 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro versus 4 GB for the Xiaomi Mi Max 2.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro or Xiaomi Mi Max 2?
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro — 189 g for the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro versus 211 g for the Xiaomi Mi Max 2.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro or Xiaomi Mi Max 2?
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 — Nov 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro versus May 2017 for the Xiaomi Mi Max 2.
Is the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro 7/10 and the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 7/10.
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