Motorola Moto Maxx vs Xiaomi Mi 4: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

Moto Maxx:

OLED

Mi 4:

LCD
Weight

Mi 4: 27 g lighter

Moto Maxx:

176 g

Mi 4:

149 g
Screen diagonal

Mi 4: 0.2 in smaller diagonal

Moto Maxx:

5.2 in

Mi 4:

5 in
Chipset

Moto Maxx:

Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)

Mi 4:

Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Moto Maxx

Height:

Unknown
Width:

Unknown
Depth:

Unknown

Unavailable dimensions are omitted from the drawing.
2. Mi 4

Height:

139.2 mm
Width:

68.5 mm
Depth:

8.9 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Moto Maxx

176 g

+27 g versus Mi 4
2. Mi 4

149 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Moto Maxx

Screen diagonal:

5.2 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

74.5 cm²
2. Mi 4

Screen diagonal:

5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

68.9 cm²

Moto Maxx has approximately 8.2% more rectangular screen area than Mi 4.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Moto Maxx, Mi 4, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Moto Maxx	Mi 4
64 GB	3 GB RAM	Unknown

Mi 4: Original memory entry

16/64 GB · 2/3 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Moto Maxx

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

2. Mi 4

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Moto Maxx

3900 mAh

+820 mAh versus Mi 4
2. Mi 4

3080 mAh

Specifications

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1. Moto Maxx2. Mi 4

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Moto Maxx, Mi 4.
Specification	Moto Maxx	Mi 4
Dimensions (HxWxD)	143.5 Х 73.3 Х 8.3 - 11 mm	139.2 Х 68.5 Х 8.9 mm
Weight	176 g	149 g
Technology	OLED	IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inch	5" inch
Screen resolution	1440 x 2560 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64 GB 3 GB RAM	16/64 GB 2/3 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3900 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	3080 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)	Android 4.4.3 (KitKat) upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow); MIUI 10
Chipset	Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)	Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Moto Maxx, Mi 4.
Specification	Moto Maxx	Mi 4
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	74.5 cm2	68.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	70.9%	72.3%
PPI /points per inch/	565 PPI	441 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Moto Maxx, Mi 4.
Specification	Moto Maxx	Mi 4
Rear camera, main	21 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	21 MP AF	13 MP f/1.8 1/3'' 1.12µm AF
Functions	Dual-LED flash panorama HDR	LED flash panorama HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	2 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	2 MP	8 MP f/1.8

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Moto Maxx, Mi 4.
Specification	Moto Maxx	Mi 4
Processor CPU	Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450	Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 420	Adreno 330
Antutu 7 score *	3167	61632
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	1000	891
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	2375	1967
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	2862	1997

General specs

General specs — specifications for Moto Maxx, Mi 4.
Specification	Moto Maxx	Mi 4
Release date	2014 November	2014 July
Colors	Black Ballistic Nylon	Black White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	300 EUR	230 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Stand by time- Up to 280 h (3G)
Body build	Unknown	aluminum frame plastic back

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Moto Maxx, Mi 4.
Specification	Moto Maxx	Mi 4
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Micro-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 2100 - XT1225 -4G - LTE band 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 7(2600) 17(700) LTE band 2(1900) 5(850) 17(700) - XT1225	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions CDMA 800 / 1900 - Telecom 3G model -3G - TD-SCDMA - 4G model HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Unicom 3G model Telecom 3G model CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - Telecom 3G model -4G - LTE band 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) - 4G model
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0 USB Host
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP LE aptX	4.0 A2DP
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR - 1.36 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Moto Maxx, Mi 4.
Specification	Moto Maxx	Mi 4
Radio	No	FM radio
Others	Moto Display Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Moto Maxx, Mi 4.
Specification	Moto Maxx	Mi 4
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0) -Qi wireless charging - Splash resistant - Also known as Motorola Moto Turbo	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer Infrared port - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)

Motorola Moto Maxx vs Xiaomi Mi 4