Category Breakdown
HTC U19e
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Performance
64.856.5
Camera
46.445.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
62.559.9
Summary
- The HTC U19e features a larger 6.0-inch OLED display with HDR10 support, offering a higher pixel density than the Xiaomi Mi Note 2's 5.7-inch AMOLED screen, which lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the U19e is powered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset, providing a more efficient experience compared to the Snapdragon 821 in the Mi Note 2.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the U19e having a dual rear setup of 12 MP and 20 MP, while the Mi Note 2 boasts a 22.5 MP rear camera, which may deliver better detail.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Mi Note 2 at 4070 mAh compared to the U19e's 3930 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- Build quality is comparable, with both devices featuring glass fronts and backs with aluminum frames, though the U19e is slightly heavier.
- Finally, the U19e runs on Android 9.0 with HTC Sense, while the Mi Note 2 operates on an older Android 6.0 with MIUI 8.2, indicating a more modern software experience for the U19e.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC U19e
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
General
Release Date
2019, June 11
2016
Announced
2019, June 11
2016
Description
N/A
Version: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition
Display
Size
6"
5.7"
Type
OLED, HDR10
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 530
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
22.5 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF20 MP, f/2.6, 52mm (telephoto), 2x optical zoom
22.5 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
Front Camera
N/A
8 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Video Recording
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3930 mAh
4070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3930 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4070 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC4
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.6 x 75.9 x 8 mm (6.17 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
156.2 x 77.3 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 in)
Weight
180 g
166 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Extraordinary Purple, Modest Green
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/150 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), HTC Sense
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8.2
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), HTC Sense
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8.2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes

