Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 vs Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi Max 2 and Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Mi Max 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi Max 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,300 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 6.44″
- against 5.7″
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 386 ppi
- against 342 ppi
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 211 g
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,448 :1
- against 1,294 :1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi Max 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.35 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 153,323 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 862 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core: 2 × 2.35 GHz Kryo and 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| Maximum memory card | 200 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Mi Max 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Black | Silver, Grey, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 88.7 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Body Height | 174.1 mm | 154.6 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 74 % | 74.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Mi Max 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,300 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Mi Max 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ Best value | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 342 ppi | 386 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,294 :1 | 1,448 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi Max 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi Max 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Mi Max 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi Max 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1.22 W/kg | 1.16 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.71 W/kg Best value | 1.47 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Mi Max 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mi Max 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MDE40, MDI40 | 2016070 |
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