Lenovo launched the Phab 2 Plus in India on Tuesday, with the aim of ending Xiaomi Mi Max’s monopoly in the market for smartphones with huge screens. Both the ultra-large screen phablets are quite similar at first look, with their metal bodies and thin bezels around the display, but there are subtle differences between the two that make them quite distinct from each other.
For example, people more interested in photography would lean towards the Lenovo Phab 2 Plus for its dual rear cameras, while the Xiaomi handset would be automatic choice for those who want to use their smartphone as a remote control thanks to its IR capabilities.
Here’s a quick comparison between the specifications, unique features and prices of the Lenovo Phab 2 Plus and Xiaomi Mi Max:
| Lenovo Phab Plus | Xiaomi Mi Max | |
| Display | 6.4-inch IPS screen with 1080x1920 pixel resolution | 6.44-inch IPS screen with 1080x1920 pixel resolution with Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Operating system | Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Vibe UI | Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based MIUI 7 |
| Processor & RAM | Octa-core MediaTek MT8783, 3GB RAM | Hexa-core Snapdragon 650, 3GB RAM |
| Storage | 32GB, with microSD card support up to 128GB | 32GB, with microSD card support up to 128GB |
| Rear camera | Dual 13-megapixel camera, laser and phase detection autofocus, dual-LED flash | 16-megapixel, phase detection autofocus, dual-tone dual-LED flash |
| Front camera | 8-megapixel | 5-megapixel |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi Direct, 4G VoLTE, Dual-SIM, Bluetooth 4.0, FM radio, Micro-USB 2.0 | Wi-Fi Direct, 4G VoLTE, Dual-SIM, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio, Micro-USB 2.0, USB host |
| Battery | 4050mAh | 4850mAh |
| Other features | Fingerprint sensor, Dolby Atmos audio | Fingerprint sensor, Infrared |
| Price | Rs. 14,999 | Rs. 14,999 |
So, which one do you select, the old workhorse Xiaomi Mi Max or choose the new Lenovo Phab 2 Plus? Let us know via the comments section below.
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