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Xiaomi Mi Note 2

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User ratings:
39
4.2 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
17 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
6
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6 editorial reviews
The Note is dead, long live the Note! Unless you've been living in a cave, you've probably heard that the Samsung Galaxy Note7 is no more, but Xiaomi has...Read more
Is the latest Xiaomi flagship just a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 clone, or does it have more to offer? We find out, in this comprehensive Xiaomi Mi Note 2 review!Read more
This week we're having a peek at the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, a device released internationally at a key time in the company's history. Given…Read more
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Pros

  • The camera application is straightforward and simple to use
  • The build quality is fantastic and the Mi Note 2 is a beauty
  • The sensor is very accurate and unlocks the phone very quickly

Cons

  • Samsung Galaxy Note7 is no more
  • lack of a microSD slot against the Note
  • features Dual-curved 5

Key specs

  • 16 Mpx
  • 5.7 in
  • 1080, 1920 px
  • AMOLED, Super AMOLED
  • 773 ppi
  • 4070 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 8 Mpx

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 - Variants

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  • RAM memory
    • 6 GB
    • 4 GB
  • Internal storage
    • 128 GB
    • 64 GB
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Mi Note 2 Global 128GB 6GB
RAM memory:
  • 6 GB
Internal storage:
  • 128 GB
Mi Note 2 64GB 6GB
RAM memory:
  • 6 GB
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB
Mi Note 2 128GB 6GB
RAM memory:
  • 6 GB
Internal storage:
  • 128 GB
Mi Note 2 64GB 4GB
RAM memory:
  • 4 GB
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 - Pros & Cons

Xiaomi Mi Note 2

Pros

  • The camera application is straightforward and simple to use
  • The build quality is fantastic and the Mi Note 2 is a beauty
  • The sensor is very accurate and unlocks the phone very quickly
  • The build quality is excellent
  • The build quality is superior and the Mi Note 2 is a beauty
  • looks and performance
  • the display is bright and sharp enough

Cons

  • Samsung Galaxy Note7 is no more
  • lack of a microSD slot against the Note
  • features Dual-curved 5
  • The camera is much slower to capture photos in low light
  • There is no expandable storage available
  • Chinese manufacturers have notoriously been known for is creating smartphone clones
  • The camera app is nothing out of the ordinary
  • The fingerprint scanner failing to respond to your touch is an eventuality
  • it does not support wireless charging
  • Very few features work with the curved edges of the display a
  • 2 turns out to be a bit cooler a display than the rest

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.7 in
Best:
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Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
4070 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
773 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.35 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 6.0
CPU clock speed2.35 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 530
RAM memory
  • 4 GB
  • 6 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution16.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280.0 px px
Autofocusyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
Gesture Shotyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 128 GB
  • 64 GB
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
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Dimensions
Height6.14 in
Width3.03 in
Depth0.3 in
Weight5.86 oz
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Other features
IRyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2300 MHz
  • 2500 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size5.7 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 px
Technology
  • AMOLED
  • Super AMOLED
Pixel density773.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 4.0
Dual screen supportno
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution8.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Silver
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connector
  • Micro-USB
  • USB Type-C
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity4070.0 mAh
Fast chargingyes

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Xiaomi - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.3
Based on 6 reviews
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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Xiaomi Mi Note 2 review: Filling in
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GSMArena.com
Published: 09.12.2016
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 review: Filling in

The Note is dead, long live the Note! Unless you've been living in a cave, you've probably heard that the Samsung Galaxy Note7 is no more, but Xiaomi has...

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Xiaomi Mi Note 2 review
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Android Authority
Published: 06.02.2017
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 review
4.3

Is the latest Xiaomi flagship just a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 clone, or does it have more to offer? We find out, in this comprehensive Xiaomi Mi Note 2 review!

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: Curved-edge Values
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SlashGear
Published: 30.01.2017
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: Curved-edge Values

This week we're having a peek at the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, a device released internationally at a key time in the company's history. Given…

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Speedy performance for cheap
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CNET
Published: 12.12.2015
Speedy performance for cheap

Xiaomi's decision to use MediaTek's Helio X10 processor for its budget phablet proves to be the right choice.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Xiaomi Mi Note 2 review: Close to perfection
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Android Central
Published: 20.04.2017
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 review: Close to perfection

Xiaomi's Mi Note 2 offers great hardware in a gorgeous chassis that draws a lot of similarities to the Galaxy Note 7. With global LTE bands and affordable pricing for the hardware on ...

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: More than a Galaxy Note 7 Lookalike
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Android Tipster
Published: 21.04.2018
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: More than a Galaxy Note 7 Lookalike

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is not just yet another clone originating from China but a flagship device in its own right that has the potential to impress both in terms of its looks and performance.

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