Xiaomi Mi Max 2 vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs Xiaomi Mi A1: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi Max 2 vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs Xiaomi Mi A1. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 2Xiaomi Mi Max 2Global · 4GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Mi5s PlusXiaomi Mi5s PlusChina · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi5sXiaomi Mi5sChina · 4GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Mi A1Xiaomi Mi A1Global · 4GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Global · 4GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 4GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Mi A1
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.8
92 reviews
8.9
80 reviews
9.0
206 reviews
8.7
324 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs Xiaomi Mi A1

Specs Xiaomi Mi Max 2 price comparison Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Global · 4GB · 32GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi5s Plus Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
China · 4GB · 64GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi5s Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 4GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Mi A1 prices Xiaomi Mi A1
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.44" 5.7" 5.15" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 74% useful 74% useful 71% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 88.7 mm
174.1 mm
7.6 mm 		77.7 mm
154.6 mm
8.0 mm 		70.3 mm
145.6 mm
8.3 mm 		75.8 mm
155.4 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 211 g 168 g 145 g 165 g
Micro SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 77.231
v7 		165.110
v7 		146.989
v6 		78.150
v7
Battery 5300 mAh 3800 mAh 3200 mAh 3080 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX386 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX258
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV12A10
2
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus Xiaomi Mi 5s Xiaomi MiA1

Release Date
Release date May 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global China China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Mi A1
Size
88.7 mm • 174.1 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.7 mm • 154.6 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.3 mm • 145.6 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.8 mm • 155.4 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 211 g 168 g 145 g 165 g
Usable surface 74 % 74 % 71 % 70 %
Materials Metal Plastic, Metal Plastic, Metal Aluminium alloy, Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray
White

Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold
White

Gold

Gray

Rose-gold
Black

Gold

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 6.44" 5.7" 5.15" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • Sharp LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 342 Pixels per inch 386 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 72% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 550 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 contrast ratio
  • 94% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 650:1 contrast ratio
  • 94.5% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
7.7
7.6
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
9.0
9.2
8.9
Is it comfortable?
7.8
8.8
9.2
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.3
8.7
9.0
7.7
Number of reviews
92 reviews
80 reviews
206 reviews
324 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 2x Kryo 2.35 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 530 635MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
77.231
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 16% of devices
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165.110
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 6% of devices
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146.989
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 7% of devices
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78.150
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 25% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.9
8.4
8.0
8.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.1
9.1
9.0
8.1
Number of reviews
92 reviews
80 reviews
206 reviews
324 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 13 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Sony IMX258 Sony IMX378 Exmor RS Omnivision OV12A10
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS BSI 2 CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.12 µm 1.55 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/3.06" 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type
--

Black & white
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
--
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV13380
Type
--
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.4"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 4 Mpx 4 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV4688 Omnivision OV4688 Samsung S5K5E8
Type -- CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 2.00 µm 2.00 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3" 1/3" 1/5"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
78
Mobile
80
Photo
74
Video
 -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.5
8.7
9.4
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
6.4
7.0
8.1
6.4
Quality of selfies
7.5
8.5
8.5
7.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
8.4
9.0
8.4
Number of reviews
92 reviews
80 reviews
206 reviews
324 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.220 W/Kg on head
0.710 W/Kg on body 		1.162 W/Kg on head
1.470 W/Kg on body 		0.768 W/Kg on head
1.010 W/Kg on body 		1.750 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.390 W/Kg on head
1.310 W/Kg on body 		-- -- 1.260 W/Kg on head
0.170 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
9.0
9.1
8.8
Quality of the GPS
8.8
8.8
9.2
8.7
And the WiFi?
9.1
9.1
9.4
8.8
Number of reviews
92 reviews
80 reviews
206 reviews
324 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5300 mAh
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3800 mAh
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3200 mAh
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3080 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 1%
    Less than a day
  • 5%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 60%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 60%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
92 reviews
80 reviews
206 reviews
324 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 56%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 3%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 49%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 37%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 79%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
92 reviews
80 reviews
206 reviews
324 reviews
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