Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is the successor of the Mi Max smartphone from 2016. The device keeps things humongous and still offers impressive features, including a bigger battery and powerful rear camera.
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Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Key Specs & Features
- 6.44-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (342ppi)
- Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 652 Octa-core CPU with 4GB RAM
- Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), MiUI 8
- 64GB or 128GB Storage
- 12MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
- 5300 mAh Battery with Fast Charging
Design and Display
Xiaomi used the catch phrase ‘big is back’ to promote the Xiaomi Mi Max, but at 6.44 inches in diagonal size, the right tagline should have been ‘the beast is back.’ The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is not the type of device you can expect to comfortably use with a single hand.
However, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 shows off a svelte body at 7.5mm thick. The design is similar to that of its predecessor with an all-metal chassis.
As for the colossal display, the resolution remains 1080 x 1920 pixels. A pixel density of roughly 342 pixels per inch means the IPS panel should deliver nice visuals. The touchscreen also gets protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
The Cameras
Looking at the specs sheet, it appears Xiaomi decided to slim down the rear camera this time. You no longer get a 16-megapixel unit. A 12-megapixel shooter with dual-LED flash and phase detection autofocus is available for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 instead.
This is not as bad as it appears, though. The primary shooter has, in fact, been compared to that on the latest flagship Mi 6. The selfie snapper remains at 5 megapixels.
Hardware and Software
An octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor powers the Xiaomi Mi Max 2. This runs at speeds up to 2.0 GHz and receives support from ample 4 GB of RAM. Solid performance can be expected from this beast. An Adreno 506 GPU looks ready to facilitate enjoyable gaming.
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 will be available in 64GB and 128GB storage variants. You can add another 256 GB using a microSD card. It gets newer Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS coated with Xiaomi’s MIUI skin.
Other Specs and Features
You may expect longer battery runtime on the Xiaomi Mi Max 2. It offers a bigger 5,300mAh Li-Ion juicer, compared to the 4,850mAh unit on its predecessor. Quick Charge 3.0 tech will let you boost the battery to 68 percent in just an hour.
Connectivity options available in the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 include a reversible USB Type-C connector. The rear mounted fingerprint scanner also remains part of the package.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 supports LTE. In Nigeria, the smartphone supports LTE on MTN, 9Mobile, and NTel.
Pricing and Availability
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is not yet available in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. When available, you can buy it at leading online stores in the country. Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 150,000 Naira to 250,000 Naira depending on your location in Nigeria.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Mi Max 2:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), MiUI
- Processor: 2.0GHz Octa-core Processor (Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 652)
- GPU: Adreno 506
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Matte Black, Gold
- Dimension: 174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm
- Weight: 211 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM / Micro-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.44-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (342 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Camera
- Rear Camera: 12MP Camera, Ultra HD 4K Video 2160p @30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Phase Detection Autofocus, Dual-LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile Detection, Panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 5MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB or 128GB
- Memory Card Support: MicroSD, up to 256GB (requires SIM1 slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: Yes
- USB Port: Yes USB Type C
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: –
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: 5300 mAh Li-Ion Battery (Non Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes (Quick Charge 3.0)
