Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia RedMagic vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Comparison between ZTE nubia RedMagic and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | nubia RedMagic | Mi Mix 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia RedMagic, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,800 mAh
- against 3,400 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- OS Version
- 8
- against 7.1
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- against 9.5 mm
- Body Materials
- Glass, Ceramics, Metal
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | Mi Mix 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz | 2.45 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4x2.35 GHz Kryo and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo cores | Octa-core (4 × 2.45 GHz Kryo and 4 × 1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | Mi Mix 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 9.5 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 158.1 mm | 151.8 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 185 g |
| Usable Surface | 78.5 % | 80.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Ceramics, Metal Best value |
Battery
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | Mi Mix 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh Best value | 3,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | Mi Mix 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ Best value | 5.99″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,160 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,287 :1 |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | Mi Mix 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | Mi Mix 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | Mi Mix 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 7.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | Mi Mix 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-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 B20, 4G LTE B34, 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B27, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.39 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.77 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | Mi Mix 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | Mi Mix 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX609J | MDE5 |
Features
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | Mi Mix 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
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