Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
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Classification
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 | |
|---|---|
| Classification | |
| Grade | A- |
| Calculator version | 1 |
| Classification date | 2025-10-16 |
| Information | |
| Name | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
| Brand by Parent | Xiaomi by Xiaomi Inc. |
| Generation | 2nd (Successor to the original Mi Mix) |
| Model(s) | MDE5 |
| Release date | 2017-09-14 |
| Type/Category | Smartphone |
| Website | [www.mi.com/global/mix2(Note: This was the original product page; it may redirect to a newer site)] |
| Status | End of sale |
| More | |
| Dimensions | 151.8 mm x 75.5 mm x 7.7 mm |
| Mass | 185 grams |
| Operating system | Shipped with Android 7.1 Nougat with MIUI 9. Upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo with MIUI |
| Companion App | MIUI system does not require a separate companion app for core functions; device management is integrated into the OS. Xiaomi's ecosystem apps (Mi Fit, Mi Home, etc.) serve as companions for other products. |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (Octa-core, 10 nm process, up to 2.45 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 |
| Memory | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.1 (No microSD card slot) |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3400 mAh |
| Power | N/A (for a smartphone) |
| Charging | USB Type-C, Quick Charge 3.0 |
| Display | 5.99-inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2160 pixels (18:9 ratio, ~403 ppi density) |
| Camera | Rear: 12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9" sensor size, 1.25µm pixels, 4-axis OIS, PDAF, dual-tone LED flash Front: 5 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.4µm pixels (located at the bottom bezel) |
| Sound | Single bottom-firing speaker. No 3.5mm headphone jack (USB-C to 3.5mm adapter included in box). |
| Connectivity | Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS NFC: Yes Radio: No FM Radio USB: USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Device | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Known hardware tampering | None | [xiaomi.com] | As a flagship device from a major manufacturer, there are no widespread, credible reports of hardware tampering at the supply chain level for this model. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | [ cve.mitre.orgsecurity.xiaomi.com] | Like all devices, it was subject to general Android vulnerabilities. Xiaomi provided regular security patches for several years, mitigating most issues. |
| Prior attacks | Rare | [citizenlab.ca] | No widespread, device-specific malware campaigns have been documented. General Android threats apply. |
| Updatability | Rare | [ miui.com] | The device received major OS updates (to Android 8 Oreo) and regular MIUI security patches for a typical lifespan of 2-3 years. It is now end-of-life and no longer receives updates, which is a significant security consideration. |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| System | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Authentication with other systems | Full | [ source.android.com/security] | Integrates fully with Google Play Services and other Android APIs for secure authentication with third-party apps and services. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [source.android.com/security/encryption] | Supports modern TLS protocols for all network communications. Device launched with Android 7+ which mandates full data encryption. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [source.android.com/security/encryption] | Full-disk encryption (FDE) is enabled by default on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 using AES encryption to protect user data at rest. |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| User Authentication | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Account management | Basic | [miui.comxiaomi.com] | Xiaomi account is required for full device functionality (Find Device, cloud sync, themes). Management features are standard. |
| Authentication | Secure | [ support.mi.com] | Offers multiple secure unlock methods: Passcode, Pattern, Password, and a fast and secure Fingerprint sensor. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | [ support.mi.com] | The device will lock out after multiple incorrect password/pattern attempts, introducing a time delay. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | [N/A (System level)] | Successful and failed unlock attempts are logged internally by the Android/MIUI system. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | [support.mi.com] | The initial device setup wizard forces the user to set a screen lock (pattern, PIN, or password). Complexity is user-defined. |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| Grade | A- |
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