Lenovo has launched its Phab 2 Plus phablet in the Indian market. Priced at Rs. 14,999 the smartphone will compete with Xiaomi Mi Max. Read on to find out how Lenovo Phab 2 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi Max compare with each other in terms of specifications, features and more.
Lenovo Phab 2 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi Max Comparison
| Device/Feature | Lenovo Phab 2 Plus | Xiaomi Mi Max |
| Price | Rs. 14,999 | Rs. 14,999 / Rs. 19,999 |
| Processor | 1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek MT8783 | Hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Vibe UI | Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 7 |
| Display | 6.4-inch Full HD (1920×1080 pixels resolution, 2.5D curved glass) | 6.44-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels resolution, 2.5D curved glass) |
| RAM | 3GB | 3GB |
| ROM | 32GB (expandable up to 128GB via microSD card) | 32GB (expandable via microSD card) |
| Rear Camera | Dual 13 mega pixel cameras with dual LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, Laser AF, PDAF, Fujitsu Milbeaut ISPs and 1.34-micron pixels | 16 mega pixel with dual LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF |
| Front Camera | 8 mega pixel with f/2.2 aperture and 1.4-micron pixels | 5 mega pixel with f/2.0 aperture |
| Battery | 4050mAh | 4850mAh |
| Connectivity | Hybrid Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS | Hybrid Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared Sensor | No | Yes |
Display
The Phab 2 Plus features a 6.4-inch display while Mi Max comes with a slightly larger 6.44-inch display. Both smartphones pack full HD 2.5D curved glass display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution.
Camera
Lenovo Phab 2 Plus sports two 13 mega pixel rear cameras with dual LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, Laser AF, PDAF, Fujitsu Milbeaut ISPs and 1.34-micron pixels. It also sports an 8 mega pixel front camera. The Xiaomi Mi Max comes with a 16 mega pixel primary camera with dual LED flash and a 5 mega pixel front shooter.
Processor, RAM & Storage
The Phab 2 Plus packs a 1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek MT8783 processor while Mi Max comes with a hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor. Both smartphones house 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory with expandable support using microSD card.
Battery
Lenovo Phab 2 Plus packs 4050mAh battery while Xiaomi Mi Max is backed up by a larger 4850mAh battery.
Additional Features
Both phablets feature a fingerprint sensor for additional security. The Xiaomi Mi Max also comes with an infrared sensor.
Price
Both Phab 2 Plus and Mi Max carry price tag of Rs. 14,999. There is another variant of Mi Max which comes with Snapdragon 652 SoC+4GB RAM+128GB storage for Rs. 19,999.
Verdict
Both Lenovo Phab 2 Plus and Xiaomi Mi Max are great phablets. While Phab 2 Plus offers a front camera with more pixels, the Mi Max comes with larger battery. Overall, both smartphones pack nearly similar specifications such as large display, 3GB of RAM and expandable storage.
Also Read: Lenovo Z2 Plus Review: Reasons To Buy / Not Buy
