The frameless Xiaomi Mi Mix smartphone really deserves attention. This time the company decided to surprise customers with an unusual design and powerful functionality. It is worth saying that it was released in China quite a long time ago and managed to create a real sensation. Not a single person will remain indifferent after looking at the device’s screen, because it occupies almost the entire front part of it. Mi Mix attracts with its minimalism and sophistication.
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Xiaomi Mi Mix review
The new frameless smartphone Xiaomi Mi Mix is one of the most interesting on the market. The Chinese company Xiaomi has corrected the shortcomings of previous models, now it has become more powerful, productive and fast.
Despite the fact that Xiaomi Mi Mix was released quite a long time ago, it is still popular. This is understandable, because its “insides” and appearance are worthy of attention. The Xiaomi Mi Mix smartphone has a completely ceramic frameless body, which makes it stylish and suitable for both men and girls.
average cost
When it entered the market, Xiaomi Mi MIX cost 53,000 rubles, calculated at today’s exchange rate. The minimum level - 25,000 rubles - was reached in January 2020. Today, the average cost has stabilized at around 35,300 rubles. Deviations from the average are most likely due to different configurations of devices sold. The price difference between a ceramic case and a cheaper analogue can range from 6,000 to 7,000 rubles.
The proposed device based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor will remain a popular platform with a large supply of capabilities for at least 2-3 seasons. In terms of battery life, the Xiaomi Mi MiX smartphone is the best and will remain a leader in this indicator for a long time.
Smartphone equipment
The Xiaomi Mi Mix smartphone is sold in a very stylish matte black cardboard box. It is also quite unusually designed. It is possible to lay out the box into several sections. Naturally, such attention to the client immediately catches the eye and speaks about the quality of the smartphone inside.
The Mi Mix smartphone comes with a USB cable and a network adapter in the box. Plus, the package includes a special key for removing SIM cards, attached to a cardboard insert. In addition to this, there is also a high-quality case inside with leather trim on the outside and velvet on the inside.
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Appearance and ergonomics of Mi Mix
As mentioned above, the smartphone body is entirely made of ceramic, which gives it a certain charm and style. No metal or plastic was used in the development of the phone. Even the buttons are made of ceramic. This was done so that external influences would not leave scratches on the screen. But nevertheless, this is also a disadvantage, since fingerprints remain immediately after touching.
Another thing that can surprise Xiaomi Mi Mix is its extraordinary appearance. There is practically no frame around the edges of the case, which is why it is called frameless. The effect of a large screen is created. In addition, the Mi Mix smartphone has a convenient size and weight to hold in your hand.
The display itself is quite thin, its width is only 8 mm. Considering its dimensions, we can conclude that the smartphone will fit perfectly into a pocket or purse.
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Again, the stylish appearance is also a drawback, as the Mi Mix phone constantly slips out of your hands. It will be difficult, almost impossible, to get used to this, so it’s worth thinking about how to protect it. You will have to carry it in a case. This is exactly what the developers took care of by putting it in the kit with the smartphone.
The surprises don't end there. The next thing that Xiaomi Mi Mix may surprise you with is the front panel. Firstly, the smartphone does not have a speaker in its usual place. Instead, sound is transmitted using piezoceramic acoustics. This does not make the functionality worse; the user does not experience any inconvenience. Secondly, at the top of the Mi Mix panel you will not find the usual front camera. She is there, attention! in the lower right corner. And this is truly unusual. By the way, the proximity sensor is also there.
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This is where the appearance features of Xiaomi Mi Mix end. Next is the side slot for SIM cards. It is important that it is not intended for a memory card. On the right are the volume and lock keys. They can easily be found, even if the user is not looking at the phone.
You can't see anything special on the back panel either. The camera is located at the top, next to it is a flash equipped with fairly powerful LEDs. Below them is a fingerprint scanner. A distinctive feature of Mi Mix is that the rims of the camera and scanner are covered with real 18-karat gold.
At the bottom of the smartphone there is a USB connector for connecting to a computer with a USB 3.1 connector and a speaker. At the top there is a headphone jack and additional holes for a microphone.
It has already become known that Xiaomi Mi Mix in Russia will soon be presented not only in black, but also in white.
Display
Xiaomi Mi Mix is equipped with an IPS display and protective glass. The display dimensions are 76x143 mm with a diagonal of 6.4 inches, given that previous models, for example Xiaomi Redmi, did not exceed 5.5 inches, the corner parts are rounded. The screen resolution is 2040×1080. An IPS matrix is used here, it is now found almost everywhere. IPS micrographs show typical subpixel structure.
This type of display can be compared with the Samsung Galaxy S8; it also has curves. Now it is quite fashionable and unusual. The top frame of the Xiaomi Mi Mix is only 3 mm, so the front camera cannot fit there, but the bottom frame measures 12 mm and is perfect for its placement.
The downside , perhaps, is that this screen uses LEDs with a blue emitter and green and red phosphor. Therefore, the color of photographs and other images is too saturated.
As for the screen brightness, here, as on all other smartphones, you can select it yourself or set it to automatic. I would like to note that the Xiaomi Mi Mix display conveys a clear picture. There is practically no air gap between the glass and the screen itself, so the screen looks presentable. However, if it breaks, replacing the display can cost a fortune.
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Specifications
| Screen | 6.4 inches, 2048 × 1080 (2K) |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| Video accelerator | Adreno 530 |
| RAM | 4/6 GB |
| Persistent memory | 128/256 GB |
| Memory card support (microSD) | No |
| operating system | MIUI 8 |
| SIM cards | 2 nanoSIM |
| Network support | 2G: GSM B2/B3/B5/B8 CDMA: CDMA 1X/EVDO BC0 3G: WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8 TD-SCDMA: TD-SCDMA B34/B39 4G: FDD-LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4 /B5/B7/B8 TDD/TD-LTE: TD-LTE B38/B39/B40/41 |
| Other supported interfaces | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC |
| Main camera | 16 MP, OmniVision OV16880 sensor with 1 micron pixel size, support for PDAF focusing and 4K video recording |
| Front-camera | 5 MP |
| Charging and synchronization interface | USB Type-C |
| Sensors | Illuminance, Hall, Gravity, Proximity, Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh, non-removable, Quick Charge 3.0 support |
| Contents of delivery | Smartphone, charger (12 V, 1.5 A), USB Type-C cable, paper clip, case |
| Dimensions | 15.80 × 8.19 × 0.79 cm |
| Weight | 209 g |
Screen chips
Perhaps the main feature of Xiaomi Mi Mix is the ability to independently adjust the light balance. It has a fairly high maximum brightness, so there will be no problems when using the smartphone on a sunny day. It often happens that if the maximum brightness is high, then the minimum is not low enough to use it in the dark. This is not about Mi Mix, here you can lower the brightness exactly as much as necessary.
In addition to brightness, it is worth adding that the smartphone has a special coating, thanks to which there are almost no fingerprints left on the screen.
Performance
The Xiaomi Mi Mix hardware platform is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996pro) SoC, which makes it more powerful than smartphones with the Snapdragon 652 platform. This is a very strong platform that belongs to the top segment. With it, Xiaomi Mi Mix is not inferior even to Samsung and Huawei. It is perfect for game lovers, because the screen will be able to convey the entire picture and graphics, and the performance will allow you to play without any freezes, etc.
The volume of internal memory is 256 GB. Of all the memory, about 4 GB of RAM and 245 GB of ROM actually remain free. Of course, it is possible to purchase a model with a different volume. But it is worth remembering that Xiaomi Mi Mix does not support microSD.
Actually, since the amount of RAM is quite high (6 GB), the smartphone works quickly and without freezing.
AnTuTu test
The AnTuTu testing results are shown in the photo.
Hardware capabilities: by template
Like all flagship smartphones of the season, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 received an excellent Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 with 8 Kryo 280 operating at frequencies from 1.9 to 2.45 GHz. LPDDR4x RAM in dual-channel mode. Choose from 6 or 8 GB.
In real work, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 copes with any task. MIUI 9 already runs smoothly, and with an impressive performance reserve it turns into an ideal shell. Like the latest version of iOS on the newly announced iPhone. Games and applications work like clockwork, in any quantity or combination. It is impossible to slow down or stall the system.
The platform is not only powerful, but also energy efficient. Heating is not felt even under the most severe load. Perhaps only Snapdragon saves Mi Mix 2 from instant discharge. The battery capacity of 3400 mAh lasts for 7 hours under full load. Slightly smaller than the latest OnePlus, but worse than the Samsung S8. Charges quickly - the presence of Quick Charge 3.0 allows you to charge your smartphone in an hour and a half.
Software, memory and software
The Xiaomi Mi Mix uses Android OS version 6.0.1 as a software platform in conjunction with the proprietary and well-known MIUI 8 shell. It is known that many smartphones now use it, for example Huawei.
Users are provided with a familiar interface with all Google services. There are no third-party programs other than a compass and a QR scanner in the smartphone. And one more feature of modern devices is the absence of a menu. Thanks to this, you can conveniently group applications and save time. You can design your desktop the way you want: place widgets, choose a background, and even a transition effect. Access to applications can be provided using a fingerprint, which is set in the Settings menu.
Cameras
Both Mi Mix cameras use modules manufactured by OmniVision. The front camera has 5 megapixels, while the main one is 16 megapixels. The front camera does not have a flash. This is logical, because there would be nowhere to put it. Another plus is that the camera distinguishes objects by gender and age. The disadvantages are the low quality of shooting.
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The main camera has better quality compared to the front one. There is also a set of settings that is not quite standard for Xiaomi smartphones. Now you can set the white balance, how the camera focuses, light sensitivity and shutter speed.
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Unfortunately, you can't manually adjust the shooting size; there are only three modes. An HDR shooting mode is also available.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has a “hidden” front camera, because the smartphone will be a slider, like the most ordinary phones once were. This slider is easy to use, because the camera will not get dirty or scratched.
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Thermal photographs
After 10 minutes of work, a thermal image was taken. It can be seen that a significant part of the heating occurs at the top of the smartphone. The phone heated up to 42 degrees at an ambient temperature of 24 degrees. From this we can conclude that the device gets quite hot.
Playing video
Mi Mix boasts good video quality. The camera shoots video in 4K resolution and, more importantly, in 1080p. But you should refrain from shooting in motion, since there is no stabilization.
The downside of Mi Mix is that in full screen mode the picture is rounded. This is not very convenient to use.
Camera and communications
The appearance of the Mi Mix smartphone deserves a rating of 10/10 today. The technical specifications are also not inferior, including the sound option, but the camera here is not the best when compared with other Xiaomi models. As mentioned above, the resolutions of the main and front cameras are 16 and 5 megapixels. F/2.0 aperture, maximum 4k video resolution, up to 120 frames per second. There is touch focusing and stereo sound.
During the daytime, the user gets good photos, but the quality noticeably decreases already at dusk and in low light indoors. These disadvantages are identical for both the main and front cameras. As for the video recording, the image in some places is a little jerky and, in general, of average quality. Nothing remarkable in the trends of modern devices.
Wireless interfaces include Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, dual-band, 4.2 LE, A2DP Bluetooth, GPS with a three-second cold start. NFC and USB On-The-Go are also present. Each interface has an excellent data transfer speed; all frequencies of Russian SIM cards are supported. There are no shortcomings in terms of sound.
conclusions
Xiaomi really knows how to surprise with her appearance. This phone model is interesting for its design and packaging. Large memory capacity is an advantage. The possibility of long-term use will not put you in an awkward position and will not let you down at the right time. The internals of the Xiaomi Mi Mix are beyond doubt - a fairly powerful device with a minimum number of shortcomings. The announcement date of Xiaomi Mi Mix is October 25, 2020. The price of this model is 36-43 thousand rubles (depending on the “filling”).
pros
- stylish and fashionable design;
- large battery capacity;
- convenient size;
- powerful processor;
- An NFC module is installed, as well as a GPS navigator.
Hardware capabilities: by template
Like all flagship smartphones of the season, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 received an excellent Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 with 8 Kryo 280 operating at frequencies from 1.9 to 2.45 GHz. LPDDR4x RAM in dual-channel mode. Choose from 6 or 8 GB.
In real work, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 copes with any task. MIUI 9 already runs smoothly, and with an impressive performance reserve it turns into an ideal shell. Like the latest version of iOS on the newly announced iPhone. Games and applications work like clockwork, in any quantity or combination. It is impossible to slow down or stall the system. The platform is not only powerful, but also energy efficient. Heating is not felt even under the most severe load. Perhaps only Snapdragon saves Mi Mix 2 from instant discharge. The battery capacity of 3400 mAh lasts for 7 hours under full load. Slightly smaller than the latest OnePlus, but worse than the Samsung S8. Charges quickly - the presence of Quick Charge 3.0 allows you to charge your smartphone in an hour and a half.
