The new phablet of Xiaomi It is quite distinctive because of its design but it also has the peculiarity of being one of those in its catalog with a larger screen, although there is another that offers us an even larger surface: Which of the two is the better option for those who always prefer to have more inches? Let's try to see it with this comparative. We help you decide: Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus vs. Xiaomi Mi Max 2.
Integrated
In both cases we will be able to enjoy a metal casing and a fingerprint reader, but the design that distinguishes the Redmi 5 Plus of most devices Xiaomi, with a more elongated format and frames that are still quite visible, but much smaller, is an especially important factor when choosing between these two devices, both with very large screens, due to the impact that, as we will see below, has in their respective dimensions.
Dimensions
Indeed, although the screen of the We are Max 2 is even bigger, it can hardly fully account for the important difference in size that we have to know that we are going to find between the two (158,5x7,55 inch against 17,41x8,87 inch). And not only is it considerably larger, but it is also noticeably heavier (179,5 grams against 211 grams). In the thickness section, on the contrary, it is this model that has the advantage (8,1 mm against 7,6 mm), but in comparison it is a much less relevant victory.
Screen
In exchange for carrying with us a much bulkier and much heavier device, yes, we will enjoy almost half an inch more screen (5.99 inches against 6.44 inches), keeping the We are Max 2 very close to what a compact tablet can offer us. However, it is necessary to record another small difference, which is the aspect ratio, since in the Redmi 5 Plus we have the so fashionable in the high range 18: 9, more elongated. In resolution they are practically tied (2160 x 1080 against 1920 x 1080), but keep in mind that, being a little smaller, the pixel density is higher in the new model.
Performance
In the performance section we find a much more equal situation, since the processor is in both cases a Snapdragon 625 eight core to 2,0 GHz, and although the standard model of the We are Max 2 arrives with 4 GB RAM memory instead of 3 GBand Redmi 5 Plus, there is a superior version that is at your level.
Storage capacity
An even clearer tie is found in the storage capacity section, where both offer us 32 GB internal memory, in addition to giving us the option to save space externally through card micro-SD.
Cameras
Another section in which we will not find any significant difference is that of cameras, and this is somewhat more surprising because here there are usually more differences between some models and others. Not in this case, however, since they both leave us a front camera of 5 MP and another main one of 12 MP but with larger pixels (1,25 um).
Autonomy
Autonomy is one of the strongest points of the We are Max 2 (We already showed you that, in fact, he is right now the leader of the battery ranking in the mid-range) a and it seems complicated that the Redmi 5 Plus can surpass him, although it will be necessary to wait for the conclusions of the independent tests. For now, what we can say is that it arrives with a battery with a capacity that is undoubtedly respectable, although still much lower than that of its rival (4000 mAh front 5300 mAh) and it is not clear whether the difference in screen size will be enough to compensate for it.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi Max 2: final balance of the comparison and price
As we have seen, these two phablets are the most similar in technical specifications that we have in the catalog of XiaomiSo when choosing between the two, there are basically three factors to take into account: the design that makes the Redmi 5 Plus a much more compact device, the fantastic autonomy offered by the We are Max 2 (although it is still possible that we discover that the other equals it) and the difference in size of their respective screens, depending on what we care about or not that it is as large as possible.
We must take into account, in any case, what to do with it We are Max 2, it will cost us a lot more, since it is selling for $280, with the advantage, yes, that we can buy it directly in Spain. In the case of Redmi 5 Plus we would have to resort to importing, but in these first days we are being able to see it for sale from only a few $150.
Here you can consult the complete technical sheet of the Redmi 5 Plus and the We are Max 2 yourselves.