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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs ZTE nubia Z9 mini
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and ZTE nubia Z9 mini: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi Note 2 | nubia Z9 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 5.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,060 mAh
- against 2,900 mAh
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.0
- against eMMC 4.5
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5″
ZTE nubia Z9 mini, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 147 g
- against 160 g
- Talk time
- 43 h
- against 11 h 30 min
- Standby time
- 750 h
- against 144 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | nubia Z9 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR G6200 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 Best value | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 1.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core Cortex-A53 processor, clocked at 2.0 GHz in the Redmi Note 2 and 2.2 GHz in the Redmi Note 2 Prime. | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | nubia Z9 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Mint Green | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Body Height | 152 mm | 141.3 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 147 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.5 % Best value | 69.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | nubia Z9 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,060 mAh Best value | 2,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable |
| Talk time | 11 h 30 min | 43 h Best value |
| Standby time | 144 h | 750 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 46 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | nubia Z9 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 441 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 953 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | nubia Z9 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | nubia Z9 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5 | Android 5 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | nubia Z9 mini |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 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 B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, UMTS | GSM, CDMA, 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.34 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.45 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150.8 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 51 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | nubia Z9 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 2 | nubia Z9 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2015051 | NX511J |
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