Time and again, Xiaomi has proven its mettle in the smartphone industry. Also, it has made its presence felt in the big screen smartphone category for the longest time ever since it launched its Xiaomi Mi Max smartphone back in May 2016. Now, the company has released the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 smartphone in India.
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 boasts a 6.44-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) display and is priced at Rs 16,999. Featuring a large display, the Mi Max 2 will go head to head with the other popular big screen mobiles in India. Here we have compared the new Xiaomi Mi Max 2 handset with the other large screen smartphone opponents.
Let’s begin.
Lenovo Phab 2 Plus
| Specs/Features | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 | Lenovo Phab 2 Plus |
| Display | 6.44-inch Full-HD (1080p) | 6.4-inch full-HD (1080p) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core SoC | MediaTek MT8783 octa-core SoC |
| RAM | 4GB RAM | 3GB RAM |
| Camera | 12MP + 12MP Rear, 5MP Front | 13MP Rear, 8MP Front |
| Connectivity & other | 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, GPS/A-GPS, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi | 4G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, fingerprint sensor |
| Battery | 5300mAh | 4050mAh |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Internal Storage | 64GB | 32GB |
| Price | Rs 16,999 | Rs 12,999 |
The Lenovo Phab 2 Plus is a very strong contender that competes against the Xiaomi Mi Max 2. Both phones share similar kind of displays with the same resolution. However, the difference is in its camera department. The Mi Max 2 comes with dual rear camera setup, whereas the Phab 2 Plus has single camera lens. Qualcomm chipset is definitely a better SoC than the one in Phab 2 Plus. Also, the camera, internal storage, connectivity options, operating system, and RAM capacity of Mi Max 2 is way better than Lenovo Phab 2 Plus. Overall, Xiaomi’s latest offering is a good deal over Phab 2 Plus.
LG Stylus 3
| Specs/Features | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 | LG Stylus 3 |
| Display | 6.44-inch Full-HD (1080p) | 5.7-inch HD (720p) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core SoC | MediaTek MT6750 octa-core SoC |
| RAM | 4GB RAM | 3GB RAM |
| Camera | 12MP + 12MP Rear, 5MP Front | 13MP Rear, 8MP Front |
| Connectivity & other | 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, GPS/A-GPS, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi | 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, fingerprint sensor, Stylus Pen |
| Battery | 5300mAh | 3200mAh |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Internal Storage | 64GB | 16GB |
| Price | Rs 16,999 | Rs 16,990 |
LG Stylus 3 is another alternative for the Mi Max 2. The Stylus 3 comes with a smaller display with HD resolution. The Mi Max 2 is a clear winner in this comparison as it offers better and larger display, superior processor, memory, good camera, larger battery, and later operating system.
Oppo F3
| Specs/Features | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 | Oppo F3 |
| Display | 6.44-inch Full-HD (1080p) | 5.5-inch Full-HD (1080p) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core SoC | MediaTek MT6750 octa-core SoC |
| RAM | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Camera | 12MP + 12MP Rear, 5MP Front | 13MP Rear, 13MP + 8MP Dual Front |
| Connectivity & other | 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, GPS/A-GPS, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi | 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, fingerprint sensor |
| Battery | 5300mAh | 3200mAh |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Internal Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Price | Rs 16,999 | Rs 17,500 |
Oppo F3 features dual camera setup on the front, while the Mi Max 2 has dual camera module on the rear panel. Both phones are a good option in itself. It depends whether you like taking selfies or taking a portrait from the rear camera. Still, the Oppo F3 has upper hand over Mi Max 2 as it has the good front as well as rear camera specifications.
Gionee Marathon M5 Plus
| Specs/Features | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 | Gionee Marathon M5 Plus |
| Display | 6.44-inch Full-HD (1080p) | 6-inch Full-HD (1080p) AMOLED |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core SoC | MediaTek MT6753 octa-core SoC |
| RAM | 4GB RAM | 3GB RAM |
| Camera | 12MP + 12MP Rear, 5MP Front | 13MP Rear, 5MP Front |
| Connectivity & other | 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, GPS/A-GPS, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi | 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, fingerprint sensor |
| Battery | 5300mAh | 5020mAh |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| Internal Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Price | Rs 16,999 | Rs 15,999 |
Big screen, big battery and super performer are your preference in smartphones? Then it will be tough to choose from Gionee Marathon M5 Plus and Xiaomi Mi Max 2. However, Mi Max 2 offers better chipset, more RAM, latest operating system, and slightly larger battery. So, Mi Max 2 is a better pick among these.
Vivo V5s
| Specs/Features | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 | Vivo V5s |
| Display | 6.44-inch Full-HD (1080p) | 5.5-inch HD (720p) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core SoC | MediaTek MT6750 octa-core SoC |
| RAM | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Camera | 12MP + 12MP Rear, 5MP Front | 13MP Rear, 20MP Front |
| Connectivity & other | 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, GPS/A-GPS, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi | 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, fingerprint sensor |
| Battery | 5300mAh | 3000mAh |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Internal Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Price | Rs 16,999 | Rs 17,500 |
Vivo V5s is another popular player in the large smartphone segment which offers amazing selfie capabilities and has decent rear camera specifications. The display of Vivo V5s is smaller and has lower resolution than Mi Max 2. Also, the Vivo V5s has a smaller battery, older operating system and is expensive than the Mi Max 2. So, Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is clearly a winner in this comparison.
Conclusion
From the above comparisons, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is clearly a better option among all these big screen mobiles in India. Although, Oppo F3 is another good pick if 6-44-inch is too large for you. At the end of the day, it is a personal choice when it comes to features, specifications, and others in a smartphone. Hope this comparison of big screen smartphones helped you choose the best smartphone for you.