Category Breakdown
HTC U19e
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Performance
81.672.1
Camera
48.253.0
Display
80.480.2
Battery
27.229.2
Build
77.693.8
Connectivity
64.366.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
57.950.3
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, Auto HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera Features
Auto HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Extraordinary Purple, Modest Green
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), HTC Sense
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8.2
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

