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| Global Score | |
| 73.2 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| -- | 2016-11-01 |
| 5.03 x 2.42 x 0.62 inches | 6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 inches |
| 7.34 ounces | 5.86 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and Silver |
| -- | Aluminum and Glass |
| -- | $ 516.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.2 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super AMOLED | OLED |
| 525 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (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 | |
| 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 | |
| 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) video resolution |
| 9.35 | 8.69 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 2.4 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2300mAh Battery | 4070mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.24 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is a bit better than the Samsung W2017, getting a score of 76 against 73.2. Both devices in this review come with the same Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't perceive any differences regarding OS features. Xiaomi Mi Note 2's body is way thinner and much lighter than the Samsung W2017.
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 counts with a bit faster CPU than Samsung W2017, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 also has more RAM. The Samsung W2017 features just a bit better looking screen than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a way smaller display, and they both have the same 1080 x 1920 resolution, the Samsung W2017 also counts with a greater quantity of pixels per inch of display.
The Samsung W2017 has slightly more storage for games and applications than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has 0 less internal storage, it also counts with an external memory slot that admits a maximum of 256 GB. The Samsung W2017 captures just a bit better videos and photos than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a lower 3840x2160 video resolution and a lot lower 12 mega-pixels resolution back facing camera, it also counts with a larger camera aperture.
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 counts with a really longer battery life than Samsung W2017, because it has 4070mAh of battery capacity against 2300mAh.
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