Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Nokia 8
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and Nokia 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Nokia.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mi Note 2 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.2 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.9 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi Note 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,070 mAh
- against 3,090 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Usable Surface
- 74.2 %
- against 69.4 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 7.9 mm
Nokia 8, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 554 ppi
- against 386 ppi
- Weight
- 160 g
- against 166 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 164,904 | 242,434 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core (2 × 2.35 GHz Kryo and 2 × 1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Kryo and 4×1.8 GHz Kryo) |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Silver | Blue, Grey, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 156.2 mm | 151.5 mm |
| Weight | 166 g | 160 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 74.2 % Best value | 69.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,070 mAh Best value | 3,090 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ Best value | 5.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,560 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 386 ppi | 554 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 66,800 :1 Best value | 1,840 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 7 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.1 |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 0.78 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.38 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.22 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.33 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2015213 | TA-1004, TA-1012, TA-1052 |
