Apple iPhone 5c
#4686
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
#2279Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 5c
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Performance
42.972.1
Camera
30.253.0
Display
55.480.2
Battery
15.829.2
Build
82.293.8
Connectivity
53.466.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.750.3
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 5c features a compact build with a plastic frame and a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display at 640 x 1136 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 offers a larger 5.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing better color and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 5c is powered by the Apple A6 chip with a dual-core CPU, whereas the Mi Note 2 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 821 with a quad-core CPU, resulting in superior processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Mi Note 2 is significantly more advanced, boasting a 22.5 MP rear camera compared to the 8 MP on the iPhone 5c, and it supports 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is also notably higher in the Mi Note 2 at 4070 mAh versus the 1510 mAh of the iPhone 5c, allowing for longer usage.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the iPhone 5c on iOS and the Mi Note 2 on Android with MIUI, offering distinct user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 5c
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
General
Release Date
2013, September 20
2016
Announced
2013, September 10
2016
Description
Supported LTE Networks
Version: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition
Display
Size
4"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
640
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A6 (32 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
Adreno 530
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
22.5 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.2 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera Features
face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1510 mAh
4070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1510 mAh, non-removable (5.73 Wh)
Li-Ion 4070 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.4 x 59.2 x 9 mm (4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 in)
156.2 x 77.3 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 in)
Weight
132 g
166 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8.2
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer