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| Global Score | |
| 73.8 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Nokia | Xiaomi |
| -- | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2017-08-28 | 2016-11-01 |
| 5.96 x 2.90 x 0.31 inches | 6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.64 ounces | 5.86 ounces |
| Blue, Brown and Silver | Black and Silver |
| Aluminum | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 449.00 | $ 516.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.3 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 554 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| 700 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.78 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) video resolution |
| 9.57 | 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 | |
| 3090mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4070mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.04 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is just a bit better than Nokia 8, getting a global score of 76 against 73.8. Although the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is older and a little bit heavier than Nokia 8, it's construction is still a bit thinner. The Nokia 8 counts with a little bit better processing power than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a lower amount of RAM, it also counts with 4 more cores.
Nokia 8 features a better looking screen than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a better display density and a higher 1440 x 2560 resolution. The Nokia 8 counts with a little bit better storage capacity for games and applications than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has 0 less internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for external memory cards that holds a maximum of 256 GB.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has longer battery lifetime than Nokia 8, because it has a 4070mAh battery capacity. The Nokia 8 has a better camera than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, although it has a lot lower 13 MP resolution camera in the back, a lower video quality and a smaller sensor taking worse quality videos and photos, they both have a F2 aperture.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is a little more expensive than the Nokia 8, but it's still a convenient choice, because you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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