Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Brand: Xiaomi (Parent: Xiaomi Inc.) Category: Smartphone • Model / Gen: 2nd (Successor to the original Mi Mix) MDE5 Release Date: 2017-09-14 • Status: End of sale Classification Date: 2025-10-16 • [www.mi.com/global/mix2(Note: This was the original product page; it may redirect to a newer site) Official Website] | |
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | None | [xiaomi.com 🔗 Proof] | 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 🔗 Proof] | 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 🔗 Proof] | No widespread, device-specific malware campaigns have been documented. General Android threats apply. |
| Updatability | Rare | [ miui.com 🔗 Proof] | 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 | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Full | [ source.android.com/security 🔗 Proof] | 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 🔗 Proof] | 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 🔗 Proof] | 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 | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Basic | [miui.comxiaomi.com 🔗 Proof] | Xiaomi account is required for full device functionality (Find Device, cloud sync, themes). Management features are standard. |
| Authentication | Secure | [ support.mi.com 🔗 Proof] | Offers multiple secure unlock methods: Passcode, Pattern, Password, and a fast and secure Fingerprint sensor. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | [ support.mi.com 🔗 Proof] | The device will lock out after multiple incorrect password/pattern attempts, introducing a time delay. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | [N/A (System level) 🔗 Proof] | Successful and failed unlock attempts are logged internally by the Android/MIUI system. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | [support.mi.com 🔗 Proof] | The initial device setup wizard forces the user to set a screen lock (pattern, PIN, or password). Complexity is user-defined. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System & App | 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.) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (Octa-core, 10 nm process, up to 2.45 GHz) • GPU: Adreno 540 |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X • Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.1 (No microSD card slot) |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 3400 mAh • Power: N/A (for a smartphone) • Charging: USB Type-C, Quick Charge 3.0 |
| Display & Camera | 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 & Connectivity | 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 |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: 151.8 mm x 75.5 mm x 7.7 mm • Mass: 185 grams |
