Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Mi Note 2, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Mi Note 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 4.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.9 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi Note 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,070 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8 mm
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 66,800 :1
- against 1,448 :1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz | 2.35 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 164,904 | 153,323 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core (2 × 2.35 GHz Kryo and 2 × 1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core: 2 × 2.35 GHz Kryo and 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
Design
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Silver | Silver, Grey, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Body Height | 156.2 mm | 154.6 mm |
| Weight | 166 g Best value | 168 g |
| Usable Surface | 74.2 % | 74.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,070 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 386 ppi | 386 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 66,800 :1 Best value | 1,448 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual 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 B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, 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, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 0.78 W/kg Best value | 1.16 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.38 W/kg Best value | 1.47 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mi Note 2 | Mi 5s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2015213 | 2016070 |
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