Xiaomi Mi Note 2
#2827
ZTE nubia M2
#2176Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
ZTE nubia M2
Performance
56.562.5
Camera
45.945.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.961.6
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 features a larger 5.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE nubia M2 has a slightly smaller 5.5-inch AMOLED display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~401 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Mi Note 2 is powered by a Snapdragon 821 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 625 in the nubia M2.
- The Mi Note 2's rear camera boasts 22.5 MP, significantly outpacing the 13 MP camera of the nubia M2, although both support 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Mi Note 2 at 4070 mAh compared to the 3630 mAh of the nubia M2, both with 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android 6.0, but the Mi Note 2 utilizes MIUI 8.2, while the nubia M2 operates on nubia UI 4, which may influence user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
ZTE nubia M2
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
Version: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
22.5 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
22.5 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4070 mAh
3630 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4070 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3630 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.2 x 77.3 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 in)
154.5 x 75.9 x 7 mm (6.08 x 2.99 x 0.28 in)
Weight
166 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver
Black Gold, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8.2
Android 6 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8.2
Android 6 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes