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| Global Score | |
| 81.3 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | |
| -- | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2016-10-20 | 2016-11-01 |
| 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches | 6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 5.86 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Gray | Black and Silver |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 869.00 | $ 516.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 534 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 8.69 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3450mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4070mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.44 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Pixel XL is a bit better than the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, with an 81.3 score against 76. Even though the Google Pixel XL is better than the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, we must highlight that it's also somewhat thicker and just a little bit heavier. The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 counts with a bit faster processor than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have 4 cores, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 also has more RAM.
The Google Pixel XL counts with a little sharper screen than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a better number of pixels per inch in the screen and a better 1440 x 2560 resolution. Google Pixel XL takes much clearer photographs and videos than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a worse video definition and a back-facing camera with way less MP resolution, and they both have the same diafragm aperture, the Google Pixel XL also counts with a larger camera sensor which offers a better image and video quality.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2's memory capacity for applications and games is just as good as the Google Pixel XL one, both of them have exactly the same internal memory. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 features improved battery duration than Google Pixel XL, because it has 4070mAh of battery capacity.
Although Google Pixel XL is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Xiaomi Mi Note 2. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, and give up a couple features, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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