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| Global Score | |
| 73 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Xiaomi |
| Android 4.4.2 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| -- | 2016-11-01 |
| 5.39 x 2.83 x 0.43 inches | 6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 5.86 ounces |
| Black, Blue and White | Black and Silver |
| -- | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 249.00 | $ 516.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 9.1 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 0.30 MP | 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| -- | 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 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.24 | 8.69 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 7 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4070mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 690 hours standby time 15 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.96 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | 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 slightly better than the Xperia Z2a, having a global score of 76 against 73. Both of these phones include Android OS (Operating System), but the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has the newer 6.0 Marshmallow version while Xperia Z2a has Android 4.4.2 version, providing a lot of extra features. Xiaomi Mi Note 2's design is just a little bit heavier but much thinner than the Xperia Z2a.
Sony Xperia Z2a counts with a little bit better hardware performance than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has 3 GB less RAM, and they both have a Quad-Core CPU, the Sony Xperia Z2a also counts with an additional graphics processor. Sony Xperia Z2a has a brighter screen than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a little smaller screen, and they both have exactly the same resolution of 1920 x 1080px, the Sony Xperia Z2a also counts with a bit greater quantity of pixels per display inch.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 features a much better storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Sony Xperia Z2a, because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with more internal storage capacity. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 counts with a way better battery performance than Sony Xperia Z2a, because it has 4070mAh of battery capacity against 3000mAh.
The Sony Xperia Z2a counts with a bit better camera than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a back facing camera with a lower 20.7 megapixels resolution and a lower (4K) video resolution, it also counts with a larger back camera sensor taking better quality videos and photographs.
Although Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Xperia Z2a, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Xperia Z2a. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get the Xperia Z2a, letting go a few features and specs, but you will get the most out of your savings.
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