Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 price, Specifications & features

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi released Mi Max in 2016 which was the first phone to have a screen size over 6 inches and catered to the budget category of consumers who have multimedia requirement on the go. Today's modern day buyer wants to buy a phone with high-end features, then large capacity battery becomes the foremost and a useful criteria. Mi Max 2, the successor of Mi Max comes with impressive full metal unibody design, good camera, huge screen, robust configuration and a massive 5300 mAH battery that ensures uninterrupted working upto two days. In terms of specifications, this upgraded variant of Mi max features most recent Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS and Snapdragon 625 chipset paired with 4GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi Max 2 priced at Rs 16,999, comes with round edges and is slightly superior in comparison to its predecessors. It is already been unveiled in China and will be available in India soon in Black matte colour option.

Display and Design :

Mi Max 2 sports a full metal unibody design with curved edges and thin bezels on the side which offers a premium appeal to the device. It is a sturdy phone and is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 4 to increase its life span and protect it from scratches and minor accidental falls. Its dimensions are 174.1×88.7×7.6 mm (6.85×3.49×0.30 in) and is little heavy weight having 211 grams. It has a wide and huge 6.44-inch FHD LCD display having a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and pixel density of 342 ppi. The display delivers sharp and crisp images with accurate colours in all types of light conditions. Such big screen display is a delight for the consumers who watch lot of videos and play games. The plastic antennas are at the top and bottom of the phone in the same colour as phone. On the rear panel, it has camera in the center and a fingerprint reader with fast and accurate response. It is available in India only in the Matte Black colour variant.

Processor and Storage :

This dual SIM (Nano SIM + Micro SIM) phablet derives lots of power from a 64-bit octa-core processor (which includes four Kryo cores and four Cortex-A53 cores) based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 chipset with a clock speed of 2GHz. This powerful configuration is coupled with a ample 4GB RAM for effortless multitasking while running the multiple apps at the same time and Adreno 506 graphics to provide amazing gaming experience. The user can even play heavy and intensive games smoothly without any lags or performance hiccups. It is equipped with 64 GB internal storage which is very much sufficient enough to store media and apps. The user can also expand the storage upto 128GB by adding a microSD card. This device boots on advanced Android v7.0 (Nougat) operating system wrapped under MIUI 8.0 interface which is very easy to operate and has some beneficial features as well like multi-window which enables the user to operate two applications at the same time by splitting the screen into two parts.

Camera Performance :

As for camera quality, the handset features a 12MP rear camera having Sony IMX386 sensor with 1.25μm large pixels, dual-LED flash, PDAF (phase detection autofocus), geo tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuos Shooting mode and Digital Zoom. It can also shoot videos at 4K resolution. The front-facing camera sports a 5MP camera with 85-degree wide-angle lens for video calling and wide selfies.

Battery and Connectivity :

The device provides exceptional battery backup as it is packed with a mammoth 5300 mAH battery which will provide uninterrupted talk time for more than two days on average usage. Moreover, it comes with Quick charging support which charges the phone to its full capacity in around an hour's time. The user can also play heavy intensive games like Modern combat, Asphalt etc for quite a lot of time. In terms of connectivity, it offers various options like dual-SIM functionality, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, FM radio, microUSB v2.0, and 4G LTE with VoLTE feature, Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, USB On-The-Go, USB Type-C port (for wired connectivity), BDS for navigation, 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers and InfraRed emitter to control electronic appliances. Both the SIM cards support 4G LTE and 3G network connectivity. The variety of sensors supported includes Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity sensor and Fingerprint scanner which are quite helpful in performing daily activities.

Key Features of Xiaomi Mi Max 2 at a glance :

1. Mi Max 2 boots on updated Android v7.0 (Nougat) operating system.
2. This dual SIM device comes with a 6.44-inch full HD IPS LCD display with 1080p resolution.
3. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 processor (consisting of four cores of Kyro cores and quad-core Cortex-A53 units which are clocked at 2 GHz) paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage memory expandable upto 128GB via microSD card.
4. It features an autofocus 12MP rear camera and 5MP front facing camera with dual tone LED flash.
5. It is powered by a huge non-removable Li-ion 5300mAH battery providing talk-time of around two days of uninterrupted usage. It offers various connectivity options like 4G VoLTE, Wi-fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS, USB OTG, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS and USB Type-C port.
6. It also sports a fingerprint sensor embedded on the back of the phone.

Why should you buy Mi Max 2 ?

• Massive 5000 mAH Battery : This big sized phone can easily accomodate lot of applications, features and space. Hence, powerful battery becomes a necessity for non-stop working for atleast two days. It also comes with Quick Charge 3.0 feature which is must for the battery of this enormous size.
• Big Display : The highlight of the this handset is its large 6.44-inch display, which is quite perfect for all kind of multimedia work and also provide amazing gaming experience to the user. The display is equipped with 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass and full HD resolution to ensure sharp and clear images. The handset is a ideal for watching or streaming videos, playing games etc.
• Ample RAM : This upcoming Xiaomi phone will be equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, which is an Octa-core processor clocked at 2 GHz. This powerful configuration is coupled with 4 GB of RAM, which ensures that the running apps on the device never runs out of space and never lag.

How is Xiaomi Mi Max 2 differ from its predecessor Xiaomi Mi Max ?

The two phones have same screen size of 6.44 inches and resolution but differ in few hardware specifications. Mi Max 2 is powered with advanced octa-core chipset paired with 4GB RAM and runs on latest Android v7.0 Nougat operating system whereas Mi Max derives its power from hexa-core processor along with 3GB RAM and Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. In terms of inbuilt storage, Mi Max 2 offers the two options of 64GB storage space as compared to 32GB internal storage of Mi Max. Mi Max comes with better camera resolution of 16MP in contrast to 12MP of Mi Max 2. In terms of pricing, Mi Max 2 price is expected to be at 16,999 whereas Mi Max is lower priced around 15K.

Our viewpoint on Mi Max 2 :

Mi Max 2 is ideal for doing any kind of multimedia work like watching movies, videos, playing games etc owing to its gigantic 6.44-inch display and large 5300mAH battery. This mammoth battery combined with big screen makes perfect combination for multimedia lovers. It is a powerful smartphone which comes with attractive design, great storage, powerful specifications at a reasonable Mi Max 2 price. If you are comfortable handling biger screen sized and bulky phones, then it is a must buy.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Ans : No, it is not resistant to water and dust.

Ans : No, this phone does not have any heating issues.

Ans : Yes, this handset supports USB OTG feature.

Ans : Yes, this phone comes with Dual Tone LED flash.

Ans : This handset comes with two variants- with 64GB internal storage. Out of 64GB, approximately 52 GB is available to the user for storing data, music, videos and messages.

Ans : Yes, it has screen mirroring option.

Ans : Yes, both SIM card slots in Mi Max 2 support 4G LTE.

Ans : It comes with average camera having 12MP rear camera and 5MP front camera which is quite less as compared to many other similar prices phones in the market.

Ans : This phone is available in Matte black and gold colour, though in India the phone is only released in Matte black colour.

Ans : Yes, it has USB Type-C port for wired connectivity and it comes with QuickCharge 3.0 feature for superfast charging.

Ans : The fingerprint scanner is located at the back of the phone and not embedded on the home button.

Ans : No, it does not have front camera flash.

Ans : It boots on Anroid v7.0 (Nougat) operating system which can be easily upgraded.

Ans : Mi Max 2 has hybrid slot which means that we can only expand the storage while using single SIM functionality at the same time.

Ans : Yes, it can easily be connected via USB ports.

Ans : It can record videos in the highest resolution of 1080p.

Ans : This phone supports latest USB Type-C port for charging and data synchronising.

Ans : No, the battery is non-removable.

Ans : It sports full metal unibody design.

Ans : Yes, it comes with IR blaster.

Ans : No, there are no earphones given in the box as in all the Xiaomi phones.

Ans : Handset, Battery, Charger, Data Cable, Headset And User Guide.