Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi Note vs Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mi Note | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 1.8 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi Note, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,600 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM, Dual SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Usable Surface
- 74.4 %
- against 71.7 %
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.0
- against eMMC 5.0
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 577 ppi
- against 386 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi Note | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Samsung Exynos 7420 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Mali-T760 MP8 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | UFS 2.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 166,453 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Octa-core: 4 × 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 and 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | No | Yes Best value |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
Design
| Specification | Mi Note | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | White, Black, Gold, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7 mm | 7 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Body Height | 155.1 mm | 142.1 mm |
| Weight | 161 g | 132 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 74.4 % Best value | 71.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Mi Note | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh Best value | 2,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 18 h |
| Music playback time | — | 50 h |
Display
| Specification | Mi Note | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ Best value | 5.1″ |
| 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 | 577 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,453 :1 Best value | 4.124 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi Note | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi Note | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Mi Note | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 5 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4 | 5 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi Note | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 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 B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, microUSB, USB OTG, ANT+, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.58 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.34 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.33 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.59 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 450 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Mi Note | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Features
| Specification | Mi Note | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Smart voice assistant, Samsung Pay |
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