Xiaomi Mi Note 2

Release Date: Discontinued

Specs Score 66%
Highlights
5.7 inches AMOLED
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821
4/6 GB RAM
22.5 MP
4070 mAh with 18W charging

Quick Summary

As a compelling mid-range option, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 delivers pushing the boundaries of aggressive value-for-money hardware, solid hardware that easily handles everyday demands. It runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8.2, which pairs beautifully with its 5.7 inches AMOLED display to ensure fluid, vibrant interactions. Under the hood, it offers snappy, capable performance for multitasking and gaming, backed by a reliable 4070 mAh battery.

Hardware Score Analysis

A detailed breakdown of how this device scores based on automated hardware specification analysis.

Performance 61%
Display 79%
Camera 68%
Battery 71%
Memory 47%

Launch

Status Discontinued

Display

Type AMOLED
Size 5.7 inches, 89.6 cm² (~74.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)

Main Camera

Single
22.5 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie Camera

Single
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Video 1080p@30fps

Body

Dimensions 156.2 x 77.3 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 in)
Weight 166 g (5.86 oz)
Build Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors Black, Gold, Silver

Connectivity

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Platform

OS Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8.2
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU Adreno 530

Memory

Card Slot No
Internal Storage 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
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Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm Jack Yes
Features 24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes
Infrared Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type Li-Ion 4070 mAh, non-removable
Charging 18W wired, QC3

Miscellaneous

Models 2015213
SAR 0.78 W/kg (head)   1.38 W/kg (body)

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