Mi Max 2 launched in India for Rs 16999

The first Mi Max got a good reception in the Indian market. It was an ideal buy for people looking to buy a tablet cross-over. When Hugo Barra launched the Mi Max, he spoke at lenght about the choice of 6.44 inch display. At first, I did not agree with him, but when I held it in my hands, I realized that there was a lot of depth and meaning about 6.44 being the ideal size 😉 for a display. Larger mobile does not mean anything if it’s not sturdy. The Mi Max was just about the right size and it has quite a number of a fan base. Mi Max 2 is a direct successor to Mi Max and it retains the same size and form factor.

Here are the striking difference between Mi Max and Mi Max 2

• Mi Max 2 is marginally heavier and thicker by a hairline, compared to Mi Max
• It runs on Android 7.1.1 out of the Box with MIUI skin on top
• It has Snapdragon 625 which is less powerful, but better optimized for battery consumption, compared to Snapdragon 652
• It has 12 MP sensor while the Mi Max had 16 MP, but the sensor size is larger and promises better low light performance.
• Mi Max 2 has USB-C Port
• It has a huge 5300 mAh battery, while the Mi Max had 4850 mAh battery

Here are the other key specifications of the mobile

The mobile will be available matte black color. It will be available to buy on on all major online and retail channels from 27th July for a price of Rs 16999.

My first impressions

Though having a 6.44 inch display, the rounded edges and soft matte finish back makes the mobile easy to handle with one hand. The display is bright and vibrant. The camera looks promising. I will have to use the mobile for a longer period to come to a conclusion. But this looks to be a promising mobile.

Do let us know your thoughts on the mobile and stay tuned for a detailed review…