Apple iPhone 6s
#2804
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
#2279Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 6s
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Performance
59.472.1
Camera
68.553.0
Display
69.280.2
Battery
16.829.2
Build
95.393.8
Connectivity
67.566.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.050.3
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 6s features a compact build with a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display, offering a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has a larger 5.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 6s is powered by the Apple A9 chipset with a dual-core CPU, whereas the Mi Note 2 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 with a quad-core CPU, providing more processing power.
- The camera on the Mi Note 2 is significantly superior, with a 22.5 MP rear camera compared to the iPhone's 12 MP, and it also offers better video stabilization.
- Battery capacity is another advantage for the Mi Note 2, featuring a 4070 mAh battery compared to the iPhone's 1715 mAh, along with faster charging capabilities.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1, while the Mi Note 2 operates on Android 6.0 with MIUI 8.2, offering different user experiences and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 6s
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
General
Release Date
2015, September 25
2016
Announced
2015, September 09
2016
Description
N/A
Version: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition
Display
Size
4.7"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD, 500 nits
AMOLED
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
750
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A9 (14/16 nm - maker dependant)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Adreno 530
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF
22.5 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps,1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1715 mAh
4070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1715 mAh, non-removable (6.91 Wh)
Li-Ion 4070 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
156.2 x 77.3 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 in)
Weight
143 g
166 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.14 W/kg (head) 1.14 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 / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8.2
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer