Oppo A59 (2016)
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Xiaomi Mi Note
#3245Category Breakdown
Oppo A59 (2016)
Xiaomi Mi Note
Performance
59.761.0
Camera
19.166.3
Display
56.558.9
Battery
25.224.2
Build
0.276.4
Connectivity
48.954.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.642.7
Summary
- The Oppo A59 (2016) features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Note has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A59 is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset, whereas the Mi Note utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, offering superior processing power.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Mi Note includes optical image stabilization (OIS) and can record 4K video, compared to the A59's 1080p capability.
- The A59 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3075 mAh, while the Mi Note's 3000 mAh battery supports faster 18W charging.
- Build quality differs as the A59 has a metal body, while the Mi Note features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, enhancing its premium feel.
- Software-wise, the A59 runs on Android 5.1 with ColorOS 3, while the Mi Note starts with Android 4.4.4 but can be upgraded to 6.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A59 (2016)
Xiaomi Mi Note
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3075 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3075 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.5 x 76 x 7.4 mm (6.08 x 2.99 x 0.29 in)
155.1 x 77.6 x 7 mm (6.11 x 3.06 x 0.28 in)
Weight
160 g
161 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Colors
Gold, Rose Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), ColorOS 3
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer