Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Mi A1 and the Xiaomi Mi Max 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Price | $60 | $439 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,080 mAh | 5,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 6.44 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 165 g | 211 g |
| Released | Sep 2017 | May 2017 |
Summary: Xiaomi Mi A1 is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Mi A1 is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 6.44 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1.2 Nougat, upgradable to Android 9 Pie (Android One) | Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to MIUI 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 128GB | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.6, 50mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps | 4K@30fps, 720p@120fps |
| Single | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | 85° wide-angle |
Battery
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3080 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 18W wired, QC3 |
Body
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 155.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm | 174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm (6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 165 g | 211 g (7.44 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum unibody | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Mi Max 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 | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, September 05 | May 2017 |
| Status | Released 2017, September | Released June 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Xiaomi Mi A1 or Xiaomi Mi Max 2?
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 — 3,080 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi A1 versus 5,300 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi Max 2.
Which is lighter, Xiaomi Mi A1 or Xiaomi Mi Max 2?
Xiaomi Mi A1 — 165 g for the Xiaomi Mi A1 versus 211 g for the Xiaomi Mi Max 2.
Which is newer, Xiaomi Mi A1 or Xiaomi Mi Max 2?
Xiaomi Mi A1 — Sep 2017 for the Xiaomi Mi A1 versus May 2017 for the Xiaomi Mi Max 2.
Is the Xiaomi Mi A1 or the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi Mi A1 8/10 and the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 7/10.
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