The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 was released by Xiaomi as a successor to 2016 Mi Max smartphone. The device also precedes the Mi Max 3.
It is a big sized smartphone that sports a 6.44 inches screen size and 5300mAh battery. It also supports LTE amongst other features.
Quick Details
- Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
- Display: 6.44 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, display — (1080 x 1920 pixels)
- Software: Android v7.1.1
- Processor: 2.0 GHz Octa-core CPU (Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625)
- Memory: 4GB RAM | 32GB / 64GB /128GB ROM
- Cameras: Front — 5MP (f/2.0) | Rear — 12MP, (f/2.2, Dual LED flash)
- Battery: 5300mAh
Software, Design, Display
Powering the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is the dated Android 7.1.1 with MIUI 8.0 installed with it.
Being big, don’t think you can hold the phone in a single hand easily because it won’t be comfortable.
The phone measures 174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm in dimension. When placed on a scale, the phone weighs 211 g. The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 flaunts a sleek design with its metallic chassis.
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 truly answers the catchphrase the marketing team of Xiaomi used to promote it – ‘big is back’. This can be seen in its large display that measures 6.44 inches diagonally.
The display renders a resolution of 1080 x 1920 and 342 PPI pixel density meaning nice visuals should emanate from the screen. This display is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Performance, Hardware, Cameras
For performance, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 depends on a Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 processor having eight cores. The speed at which this processor is clocked at is 2.0 GHz. Graphics power is provided by an Andreno 506 GPU.
On the memory front, there’s a 4GB of RAM for seamless multitasking. Internal storage to contain files comes different in the different variants.
Three variants exist and have an internal memory of 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. Expansion of internal storage is possible with a microSD card of up to 256GB.
Going on to cameras, there’s a rear 12MP sensor to take pictures and videos. It also possesses dual-LED flash to improve low-light conditions.
Features that come with the rear camera include phase detection and auto-focus. The secondary shooter that is the selfie camera, is a 5MP sensor.
On comparing the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 with its predecessor, we found out that the Mi Max 2 has a bigger battery of 5300mAh.
The predecessor’s battery pegs at just 4850mAh. Quick charging available on the device should make the battery charge in a relatively short amount of time.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Price in Nigeria
| Store/Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Online Stores | From ₦72,000 |
| Offline Stores | N/A |
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Full Device Specifications
Here are the full essential details about the device…
Network and Software
| 2G | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Operating System | Android v7.1.1 |
Design and Display
| Dimensions | 174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 221 g |
| Build | Front glass, aluminum body |
| Colors | Gold, Matte Black |
| Display Size | 6.44 inches |
| Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Performance and Hardware
| Processor Name | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 |
| Processor Type | 2.0 GHz Octa-core CPU |
| GPU | Adreno 506 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Internal Memory | 32GB / 64GB /128GB |
| SD Card Support | Yes (up to 256GB) |
Cameras
| Front Camera | 5MP (f/2.0) |
| Rear Camera | 12MP, (f/2.2, Dual LED flash) |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 5300mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
Connectivity and Multimedia
| Bluetooth | Yes (v4.2) |
| WiFi | Yes (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| GPS | Yes |
| USB | USB C |
| OTG | – |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Other Features
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Extras | Document viewer, Photo/Video viewer, Accelerometer sensor |