Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Standard Edition
- Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Global Edition
- Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition

Brand and model

Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Standard EditionXiaomi Mi Note 2 Global EditionXiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Standard EditionXiaomi Mi Note 2 Global EditionXiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition
Model aliasMi Note2 Standard EditionMi Note2 Global EditionMi Note2 Special Edition
Mi Note 2 SE

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.

Width77.3 mm
7.73 cm
0.254 ft
3.043 in
77.3 mm
7.73 cm
0.254 ft
3.043 in
77.3 mm
7.73 cm
0.254 ft
3.043 in
Height156.2 mm
15.62 cm
0.512 ft
6.15 in
156.2 mm
15.62 cm
0.512 ft
6.15 in
156.2 mm
15.62 cm
0.512 ft
6.15 in
Thickness7.6 mm
0.76 cm
0.025 ft
0.299 in
7.6 mm
0.76 cm
0.025 ft
0.299 in
7.6 mm
0.76 cm
0.025 ft
0.299 in
Weight166 g
0.37 lbs
5.86 oz
166 g
0.37 lbs
5.86 oz
166 g
0.37 lbs
5.86 oz
Volume91.76 cm³
5.57 in³
91.76 cm³
5.57 in³
91.76 cm³
5.57 in³
ColorsBlack
Silver
Gray
Black
Silver
Gray
Black
Silver
Gray
Body materialsAluminium alloy
Glass
Aluminium alloy
Glass
Aluminium alloy
Glass

SIM card

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.

SIM card typeNano-SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM
Number of SIM cards222
Features-Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)

Networks

A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSMGSМ 850 МНz
GSМ 900 МНz
GSМ 1900 МНz
GSМ 850 МНz
GSМ 900 МНz
GSМ 1900 МНz
GSМ 850 МНz
GSМ 900 МНz
GSМ 1900 МНz
CDMACDMA 800 MHzCDMA 800 MHz
CDMA 1900 MHz
CDMA 800 MHz
CDMA 1900 MHz
TD-SCDMATD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz
TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz
TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz
TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz
TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz
TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz
UMTSUМТS 900 МНz
UМТS 1900 МНz
UМТS 2100 МНz
UМТS 900 МНz
UМТS 1700/2100 МНz
UМТS 1900 МНz
UМТS 2100 МНz
UМТS 900 МНz
UМТS 1900 МНz
UМТS 2100 МНz
LTELТЕ 850 МНz
LТЕ 1800 МНz
LТЕ 2100 МНz
LТЕ 2600 МНz
LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)
LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38)
LТЕ 700 МНz Сlаss 13
LТЕ 700 МНz Сlаss 17
LТЕ 800 МНz
LТЕ 850 МНz
LТЕ 900 МНz
LТЕ 1700/2100 МНz
LТЕ 1800 МНz
LТЕ 1900 МНz
LТЕ 2100 МНz
LТЕ 2600 МНz
LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)
LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41)
LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38)
LТЕ 850 МНz (В26)
LТЕ 1900 МНz (В25)
LТЕ 700 МНz (В12)
LТЕ 800 МНz (В18)
LТЕ 800 МНz (В19)
LТЕ 700 МНz (В28)
LТЕ 2300 МНz (В30)
LТЕ 850 МНz
LТЕ 1800 МНz
LТЕ 2100 МНz
LТЕ 2600 МНz
LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)
LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38)

Mobile network technologies and bandwidth

Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.

Mobile network technologiesUМТS
GРRS
LТЕ Саt 12
UМТS
GРRS
LТЕ Саt 12
UМТS
GРRS
LТЕ Саt 12

Operating system

Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.

Operating system (OS)МΙUΙ V8 (Аndrоid 6.0 Маrshmаllоw)
МΙUΙ V8 (Аndrоid 7.0 Νоugаt)
МΙUΙ V9
МΙUΙ V8 (Аndrоid 6.0 Маrshmаllоw)
МΙUΙ V8 (Аndrоid 7.0 Νоugаt)
МΙUΙ V9
МΙUΙ V8 (Аndrоid 7.0 Νоugаt)
МΙUΙ V9

System on Chip (SoC)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.

SoCQuаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 821 (МSМ8996 Рrо-АС)Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 821 (МSМ8996 Рrо-АС)Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 821 (МSМ8996 Рrо-АС)
Process technology14 nm14 nm14 nm
CPU2х 2.342 GНz Κryо, 2х 1.6 GНz Κryо2х 2.342 GНz Κryо, 2х 1.6 GНz Κryо2х 2.342 GНz Κryо, 2х 1.6 GНz Κryо
CPU bits64 bit64 bit64 bit
Instruction setARMv8-AARMv8-AARMv8-A
Level 1 cache memory (L1)16 KB + 16 KB16 KB + 16 KB16 KB + 16 KB
Level 2 cache memory (L2)1536 KB
1.5 MB
1536 KB
1.5 MB
1536 KB
1.5 MB
CPU cores444
CPU frequency2342 MHz2342 MHz2342 MHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 530Qualcomm Adreno 530Qualcomm Adreno 530
GPU frequency653 MHz653 MHz653 MHz
RAM capacity4 GB6 GB6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4LPDDR4LPDDR4
RAM channelsQuad channelQuad channelQuad channel
RAM frequency1766 MHz1999 MHz1999 MHz

Storage

Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.

Storage64 GB128 GB64 GB
UFS 2.0UFS 2.0UFS 2.1

Display

The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technologyOLEDOLEDOLED
Diagonal size5.7 in
144.78 mm
14.48 cm
5.7 in
144.78 mm
14.48 cm
5.7 in
144.78 mm
14.48 cm
Width2.79 in
70.98 mm
7.1 cm
2.44 in
61.98 mm
6.2 cm
2.73 in
69.23 mm
6.92 cm
Height4.97 in
126.19 mm
12.62 cm
5.15 in
130.84 mm
13.08 cm
5.01 in
127.16 mm
12.72 cm
Aspect ratio1.778:1
16:9
2.111:11.837:1
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels720 x 1520 pixels1176 x 2160 pixels
Pixel density386 ppi
151 ppcm
295 ppi
115 ppcm
431 ppi
169 ppcm
Color depth24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
Display area74.42 %67.38 %73.14 %
Other featuresCapacitive
Multi-touch
Scratch resistant
Capacitive
Multi-touch
Scratch resistant
Capacitive
Multi-touch
Scratch resistant
Dual Edge display
100000:1 contrast ratio
110% NTSC
Dual Edge display
100000:1 contrast ratio
110% NTSC
Dual Edge display
100000:1 contrast ratio
110% NTSC

Sensors

Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.

SensorsProximity
Light
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint
Proximity
Light
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint
Proximity
Light
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint
Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1245Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1245Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1245

Main rear camera

The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor modelSony IMX318 Exmor RSSony IMX318 Exmor RSSony IMX318 Exmor RS
Sensor typeCMOSCMOSCMOS
Sensor size5.49 x 4.11 mm
0.27 in
5.49 x 4.11 mm
0.27 in
5.49 x 4.11 mm
0.27 in
Pixel size1 µm
0.001000 mm
1 µm
0.001000 mm
1 µm
0.001000 mm
Crop factor6.316.316.31
Aperturef/2f/2f/2
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent4.06 mm
25.61 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
4.06 mm
25.61 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
4.06 mm
25.61 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
Field of view80 °80 °80 °
Number of lenses666
Flash typeDual LEDDual LEDDual LED
Image resolution5488 x 4112 pixels
22.57 MP
5488 x 4112 pixels
22.57 MP
5488 x 4112 pixels
22.57 MP
Video resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
8.29 MP
3840 x 2160 pixels
8.29 MP
3840 x 2160 pixels
8.29 MP
Video FPS30 fps30 fps30 fps
FeaturesAutofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
720p @ 120 fps720p @ 120 fps720p @ 120 fps

Front camera

Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.

Sensor modelSony IMX268 Exmor RSSony IMX268 Exmor RSSony IMX268 Exmor RS
Sensor typeCMOSCMOSCMOS
Sensor size4.54 x 3.42 mm
0.22 in
4.54 x 3.42 mm
0.22 in
4.54 x 3.42 mm
0.22 in
Pixel size1.29 µm
0.001290 mm
1.245 µm
0.001245 mm
1.245 µm
0.001245 mm
Crop factor7.617.617.61
Aperturef/2f/2f/2
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent3.14 mm
23.9 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
3.14 mm
23.9 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
3.14 mm
23.9 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
Field of view76 °76 °76 °
Number of lenses555
Image resolution3520 x 2270 pixels
7.99 MP
3648 x 2190 pixels
7.99 MP
3648 x 2190 pixels
7.99 MP
Video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
Video FPS30 fps30 fps30 fps
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.

SpeakerLoudspeaker
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
Earpiece
Qualcomm AQSTIC DAC
192 kHz / 24-bit
Qualcomm AQSTIC DAC
192 kHz / 24-bit
Qualcomm AQSTIC DAC
192 kHz / 24-bit

Radio

The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.

RadioNoNoNo

Tracking/Positioning

Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.

Tracking/PositioningGРS
А-GРS
GРS
А-GРS
GLОΝАSS
GРS
А-GРS
GLОΝАSS

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.

Wi-Fi802.11а
802.11b
802.11g
802.11а
802.11а
802.11b
802.11g
802.11а
802.11ас 5GНz
802.11аd
802.11а
802.11b
802.11g
802.11а
802.11ас 5GНz
MU-MiMOMU-MiMOMU-MiMO

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

Version4.24.24.2
FeaturesA2DPA2DPA2DP

USB

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Connector typeMicro USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
Version2.02.02.0
FeaturesCharging
Host
Mass storage
On-The-Go
Charging
Host
Mass storage
On-The-Go
Charging
Host
Mass storage
On-The-Go

Headphone jack

The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Headphone jackYesYesYes

Connectivity

Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.

ConnectivityComputer sync
OTA sync
Infrared
Tethering
NFC
VoLTE
Computer sync
OTA sync
Infrared
Tethering
NFC
VoLTE
Computer sync
OTA sync
Infrared
Tethering
NFC
VoLTE

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.

BrowserHTML
HTML5
CSS 3
HTML
HTML5
CSS 3
HTML
HTML5
CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.

Audio file formats/codecsAAC
AAC+
AMR
AMR-WB
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
AAC
AAC+
AMR
AMR-WB
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
AAC
AAC+
AMR
AMR-WB
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.

Video file formats/codecs3GPP
AVI
DivX
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
MP4
VC-1
Xvid
3GPP
AVI
DivX
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
MP4
VC-1
Xvid
3GPP
AVI
DivX
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
MP4
VC-1
Xvid

Battery

The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.

Capacity4070 mAh4070 mAh4070 mAh
TypeLi-PolymerLi-PolymerLi-Polymer
2G talk time46 h
2760 min
1.9 days
46 h
2760 min
1.9 days
46 h
2760 min
1.9 days
2G stand-by time240 h
14400 min
10 days
240 h
14400 min
10 days
240 h
14400 min
10 days
3G talk time46 h
2760 min
1.9 days
46 h
2760 min
1.9 days
46 h
2760 min
1.9 days
3G stand-by time240 h
14400 min
10 days
240 h
14400 min
10 days
240 h
14400 min
10 days
Charger output power5 V / 2.5 A
9 V / 2 A
12 V / 1.5 A
5 V / 2.5 A
9 V / 2 A
12 V / 1.5 A
5 V / 2.5 A
9 V / 2 A
12 V / 1.5 A
Quick charge technologyQualcomm Quick Charge 3.0Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
FeaturesFast charging
Non-removable
Fast charging
Non-removable
Fast charging
Non-removable

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.

Head SAR (EU)1.124 W/kg1.124 W/kg0.454 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)1.691 W/kg1.691 W/kg0.991 W/kg
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