Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Review

 Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Review

Xiaomi has already won the hearts of Pakistani users by giving so many perfect devices in very affordable prices. The biggest attractive feature of Xiaomi devices is its quality and price range. Today we are discussing the big size device of Xiaomi, “Xiaomi Mi Max 2”. This big device is packed with Qualcomm Chipset and its price in Pakistan is PKR.34,900/-. Let’s reveal Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Review in detail.

The Xiaomi mi max 2 is big device because it has 6.44 inches’ screen with 64GB ROM and 4GB RAM. It is 4G supportive device with the big fixed battery of 5300 mAh. Camera section has 12MP back camera lens while the front one is packed with 5MP selfie camera.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Review – Rs.34,900/-

Price and Specifications of Xiaomi Mi Max 2:

LAUNCH Released  August 2017
Availability  Available
BODY Dimensions  174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm
Weight  211 grams
SIM Slot  Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-  SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY Type  IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
Size  6.44 inches’ (~70.4% screen-  to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels (480 dpi)
Multi-touch  Yes,10-Points
NETWORK Network Support  GSM/3G/LTE
2G Bands  900/1800
3G Bands  2100
4G Bands  1800
Speed  HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE  Cat4 150/50 Mbps
PLATFORM Os  Android OS v7.1 (Nougat),  MIUI
Chipset  Qualcomm MSM8998  Snapdragon 625
CPU  2.0 GHz Octa-core processor
GPU  Adreno 506
MEMORY Card Slot  Upto 256GB (No seperate slot)
internal  64 GB,  4 GB
CAMERA Primary 12 MP, f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED flash
Features 1/2.9″ sensor size, 1.25 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
Video  2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps,  720p@120fps
Secondary  5 MP , f/2.0
COMMS WLAN  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-  band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA,  hotspot
Bluetooth  v4.2
GPS  Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio  Yes
USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
FEATURES Sensors Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BATTERY  Non- Removable Li-ion 5300  mAh battery
PRICE  PKR.34,900/-
OTHERS Colors  Ceramic Black, Black, Blue,  White

Pros:

  • 4G Device
  • Qualcomm Chipset
  • Big battery

Cons:

  • Too big to handle
  • Slippery Body

Display of Xiaomi Mi Max 2:

The screen size of xiaomi mi max 2 is bigger than the usual devices because it has 6.44 inches which make it almost phablet size device. It supports 1080 x 1920 pixels with the supportive dpi of 480.

All devices of Xiaomi has scored full 10-points in the multi touch test, so does the Xiaomi Mi Max 2. The screen has attractive colors with a very well balanced brightness which makes it more catchy.

Design of Xiaomi Mi Max 2:

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is 6.44 inches’ device with the dimensions of 174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm while the weight is 211 grams. Weight sounds heavy but this is because of its bigger size and heavy battery of 5300 mAh which is present at the back side.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has a front camera, LED notification light and ear piece at its top while the downside has functional keys. It doesn’t have any bezel layer around it.

The edges are filled with connectivity ports and its one edge has volume keys and power button while the other one resides with SIM and memory card jacket. Top edge has audio jack and mic while the bottom edge has speakers and microUSB connector.

Back body of Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has LED flash light with a back camera lens at its top side. Fingerprint Scanner is marked also on the back body whereas rest of the body is full simple.

Camera:

The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is packed with 12MP back camera lens and 5MP front camera lens and it can record videos in full HD. Let’s look at the both camera lens in detail. The back camera is accessible in LED flashlight.

Back Camera of Xiaomi Mi Max 2:

Let’s talk about the back camera lens of Xiaomi Mi Max 2 which is carried with 12MP lens and it can record video up to 2160 quality. At the top side, it has flashlight option whereas the main modes are a panorama, timer, audio, manual, straighten, beautify, group shots, tilt-shift, square and HHT.

Some main effects of Xiaomi Mi max 2 are normal, lomo, color pop, rustic, lcy and many others. These all are effects which we used to enhance the beauty of our picture with some attractive and different shades.

If we focus some object then we got a circle which we can use to increase or decrease its brightness which is a new feature. It doesn’t have any separate setting menu because all the settings are present according to the chosen mode.

Front Camera of Xiaomi Mi Max 2:

Xioami Mi Max 2 doesn’t perform well only in back camera because its front camera has also performed a very extraordinary performance with its 5MP lens.

The selfie camera has provided us high detailed, high-contrast and energetic colors. The dynamic range is also very good in Xiaomi mi max 2.

Battery of Xiaomi Mi Max 2:

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 best point is its big and fixed Li-ion big battery of 5300 mAh which is present inside the removable back cover. It has 2A charger with it which will completely charge the device in almost one and half hour.

The battery will easily provide us the standby time of 9-10 hours consecutively. Excessive usage of 4G/3G/2G or game play will reduce the battery quickly otherwise it can provide you a better time for normal usage.It has Qualcomm chip set which also works as battery saving function.

Network/Connectivity of Xiaomi Mi Max 2:

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is 4G enabled device with the access of 3G or 2G network also. It supports all the suitable bandwidths of networks in Pakistan while the speed for 3G is HSPA+ 42.2/5.76 Mbps and 4G is Cat4 150/50 Mbps.

It gives us some more connectivities such as access to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Wi-Fi supports all standard a/b/g/n/ac with hotspot and Wi-Fi direct options.

Bluetooth version is 4.2 while the Mi Max 2 has access to Dual SIM for Nano SIM while on the slot of SIM-2 we can use either SIM or memory card. We cannot use all the three things together.

Memory of Xiaomi Mi Max 2:

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has perfect memory combination because it has 64GB ROM and 4GB RAM that makes a perfect sense. Every good mid-range device is coming up with almost these memory combination.

We can increase its internal days with the access of memory card which supports up to 256GB. The bad part is we have to make a sacrifice on using memory card because Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has the same slot for SIM-2 and memory card. Although 64GB internal memory is a very good choice even without a memory card if load your device with applications and videos than you must have to use the card.

Interface of Xiaomi Mi Max 2: 

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is packed with Android version 7.0 (nougat) with the interface of MIUI 8.2. I would like to tell you that nougat is the latest android version and it is accessible in Xiaomi Mi max 2. The colors of icons are very attractive and brightness is very well managed.

If we talk about the lock screen then I would like to tell you that on top side it has date and time widget. The status bar is showing the connectivity status and you must swipe up the lock screen to unlock it.

The main screen has Google search bar at its top side whereas below to it, it has date and time widget. Applications are arranged in the form of rows and columns while downside has messaging, browser and camera application.

Some bloatware applications are already installed on it such as  WPS Office, swift key, MI Remote, MIUI forum etc. Google has also given its all useful applications.

Processor of Xiaomi Mi Max 2:

The system of Xiaomi mi max 2 has 2.0 GHz octa-core processor with the chipset of Qualcomm MSM8998  Snapdragon 625. Qualcomm Chipsets works better in every field either it is battery or network connectivity. It gives us better experience is audio, video files or even in 3D applications.

The system is not showing any delays and lags while doing any kind of test and multitasking. No heating issue has been observed while charging it tells us that it is a good and satisfactory device.

Antutu Benchmarking of Xiaomi Mi Max 2:

We have tested Xiaomi Mi MAx 2 with Antutu Benchmarking to check its device and performance as compared to all its competitors. It has scored 62403 points and ranked in a satisfactory position. The multi-touch test has scored full 10 points.

Vellamo Benchmarking of Xiaomi Mi Max 2:

Vellamo Bench marking conduct three tests which are chrome browser test, metal test, and multi-core test. Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has scored 3107 points in chrome browser test, 1448 points in metal test and 2206 points in multi-core test.

Conclusion:

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is a bigger device compare to other devices so it is a little bit difficult and new thing to handle. It is a phablet size smart phone with good features. The users who like to have a big smart phone must go for Xiaomi Mi MAx 2.

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Shaheer Riaz

A motivated and accomplished Tech Blogger & Graphic Designer, love to write tech blogs and create new designs plus all-time foodie. Studies Bachelors in Computer Sciences.

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