Overall Score
42.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#3245)42.7
Performance(#4157)61.0
Camera(#1160)66.3
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#1290)76.4
Connectivity(#3558)54.1
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi Note
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Mi Note features a sleek design with a glass front and back, both protected by Gorilla Glass 3, and an aluminum frame, measuring 155.1 x 77.6 x 7 mm and weighing 161 g.
- Its 5.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 386 ppi, although it lacks HDR support and refreshes at 60Hz.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with a quad-core 2.5 GHz CPU and Adreno 330 GPU, it delivers solid performance alongside 3GB of RAM and storage options of 16GB or 64GB.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with f/2.0 aperture, autofocus, and optical image stabilization, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the front camera is a 4 MP sensor.
- The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, supporting 18W charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.4.4, it is upgradable to Android 6.0, providing a smooth software experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
- Available in black and white, the Mi Note combines premium materials with practical specifications.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, AF, OIS
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions155.1 x 77.6 x 7 mm (6.11 x 3.06 x 0.28 in)
Weight161 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer