ISSUE 44 • ANDROID ADVISOR 59REVIEWIn terms of space for your stuff, you get a choice
of 64-, 128- or 256GB UFS 2.0 fast storage. All these
options are generous, though there is no possibility
of adding in more later via a microSD card. Choose
carefully. Connectivity-wise the only thing missing
is an IR blaster. So you get NFC and a fingerprint
scanner, which is necessary for making mobile
payments, fast Wi-Fi, GPS and GLONASS, OTG USB
and the latest Bluetooth 5.0.
There’s also dual-SIM capability that will be useful
if you want to use separate contracts for home and
abroad, or business and leisure, and Mi Mix 2 supports
all UK 4G connectivity bands.
In this regard the MIUI operating system supports
Dual Apps, allowing you to run two instances of the
same app each with their own home screen shortcut.
This might save you having to keep switching your
logins within apps, and it ties in neatly with the
second relevant software feature. Second Space lets
you create a separate space on your phone that is
password-protected. You can import photos, files and
apps to this space, then switch between spaces using
the command in the notification bar. It may come in
useful if you’re using two numbers on the phone, or if
you have something to hide.
Camera
Mi Mix 2 has been advertised as using the same
camera as the Mi6 (and, for that matter, the original
Google Pixel), which is a bit confusing given that the
Mi6 has a dual-camera and the Mi Mix 2 does not.
Actually it has the same primary camera as the Mi6,