Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Gentler Giant

18 August 2017
You can tell right away that Xiaomi didn’t go low-key at all with the Mi Max 2 design. Typically, a phone of this size should be careful not to call attention to itself for the wrong reasons and we think Xiaomi nailed the subtle and tasteful exterior: an all-metal body, trendy antenna inlays, 2.5D front glass. On the inside, the Mi Max 2 has a new camera sensor, a new processor, more RAM and the highlight of it all - a huge battery that this time around is capable of fast charging.

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Anonymous, 21 Aug 2017I'm intrigued as to why a Sony fan is not using a premium S... moreMaybe he once used ASUS and switched to Sony?

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    • Fayth
    • XMI
    • 21 Aug 2017

    i rush to this article, because i thought it's Mi Mix 2 :D

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      • Anonymous
      • XNk
      • 21 Aug 2017

      Sony Fanboy Bitches, 19 Aug 2017Damn, 126h Endurance Rating. How I wish my Zenfone Max has... moreI'm intrigued as to why a Sony fan is not using a premium Sony phone with its advanced technologies but an out-of-date Zenfone.

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        • Indian
        • ut2
        • 20 Aug 2017

        Without Amoled Display Battery Rating 21hrs For Videos...... Really Awesome If U Want Tab Like Phones :)

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          • AnonD-632062
          • Hxc
          • 20 Aug 2017

          Superb Battery Life!

            Ι was a Note guy until l gave the Max a try. Excellent piece of machinery. The Max 2 seemed like a let-down on paper but after owning it for a couple of months it is awesome. It turned me into a Xiaomi fan.

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              • Anonymous
              • tDP
              • 20 Aug 2017

              Thanks for the review 👍👍👍👍

                Compelling phone Xiaomi. Can't wait for the Mi Mix 2

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                  • urW
                  • 19 Aug 2017

                  It's worth mentioning that almost all xiaomi phones powered by Qualcomm SOCs with dedicated micro SD card slots equipped, are now coming with exFAT format support. Xiaomi announced in March via its official MIUI weibo account that they had resolved patent issue with Microsoft regarding exFAT support.


                  It means Xiaomi Max 2, Xiaomi Note 2, Xiaomi 5X, Redmi Note 4/4X (Snapdragon 625 variant) now all support exFAT format external storage.


                  Devices that don't have expandable Micro SD card slots such as Mi Mix, Mi 6, Mi 5, Mi 5S, Mi 5S Plus, Xiaomi's in-house Pine Core S1 SoC powered Mi 5C, as well as MTK powered Remi Note 4/4X (MT6797 X20) and Mi Pad 3 (MT8176) DO NOT support exFAT external storage.


                  I personally tested all devices mentioned on both MIUI 8 and MIUI 9 platforms.

                    Samarth N8 808 user, 19 Aug 2017Dear GSM Arena staff, Probably the 6th time that I request... moreYou can report all sorts of info to the editors here: http://www.gsmarena.com/tipus.php3 . The tip button is right next to the search bar.

                    PS: All mistakes are corrected. Thank you for your feedback.

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                      • KAL
                      • 19 Aug 2017

                      Dear GSM Arena staff,
                      Probably the 6th time that I request you for a "Message to Editor" Tab on every article you publish.
                      Since when did MiMax 2 come with f1.8 lens? And what is quick charting??

                      Its ok to make mistakes, but at least have a method to let readers help you, please...

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                        • PA7
                        • 19 Aug 2017

                        Between this and Lenovo P2, people are spoilt of choices.
                        Max 2 for larger screen, slightly better camera.
                        P2 for smaller body, AMOLED screen, and even longer battery life.

                        Anyway, good review ;)

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                          • ajS
                          • 19 Aug 2017

                          I think you should've mentioned that even the "global" version lacks B20. It's kind of a big deal for europeans.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • mBd
                            • 19 Aug 2017

                            Nice prog reference in the title

                              Wow Im really surprised to see its powerful battery endurance ... Specially Playing Youtube video's are real fun on it ,,, Camera is little better then average but not found superb ... but other specification are very good in low price ... My dad needs a phone with big screen and display with powerful battery for you-tube video's and this is an ideal phone for him ...
                              we will definitely try this ... Thumbs up Xiaomi MiMax2

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                                • TsI
                                • 19 Aug 2017

                                JS, 18 Aug 2017Great Review! Are you sure about the notification-LED th... moreMi Max 2s almost definitely have a notification Led on top. Only lights up white tho

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                                  • vgN
                                  • 19 Aug 2017

                                  AnonD-377883, 18 Aug 2017Finally. Thanks a lot for the review. It allayed all my fea... morethe camera f/2.2 aperture or f/1.8 lens??

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • SHp
                                    • 19 Aug 2017

                                    Excellent job by Xiaomi, not many phones are good at everything, especially at this price, but this one is! Good battery, good display, good speakers, good camera, no overheating,

                                    I'm buying one next week, thanks for the review (And thanks to the review lol)!

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                                      • tuf
                                      • 19 Aug 2017

                                      Xiaomi nailed the screen with the battery life
                                      Of course whoever own this phone will be binge watching YouTube or any streaming services with that big screen

                                        Damn, 126h Endurance Rating.
                                        How I wish my Zenfone Max has gotten 1080p display and SD625.......

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