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| Global Score | |
| 78.1 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2016-09-29 | 2016-11-01 |
| 6.09 x 3.06 x 0.31 inches | 6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 5.86 ounces |
| Gold, Gray, Pink and Silver | Black and Silver |
| Metal | Aluminum and Glass |
| -- | $ 516.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 386 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| 550 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 4.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 0.33 inches (1/3") 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 | -- |
| 9.57 | 8.69 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3800mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4070mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.76 | 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
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus is slightly better than the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, with a general score of 78.1 against 76. The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus construction is just a bit heavier and a bit thicker than the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. Both phones in this comparison review have the same Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS (operating system), so both should offer the same OS features.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2's processing unit is just as good as the CPU in Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, they have the same number of cores and the same RAM memory amount. The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus has just a bit better screen than Xiaomi Mi Note 2. Both have a same size display, the same amount of pixels in each inch of display and the same exact resolution of 1080 x 1920.
The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus and the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 both feature quite similar memory for games and applications, both have exactly the same 128 GB internal storage capacity. The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus has a much better camera than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, although it has a way less MP camera, a worse (4K) video quality and a tinier sensor, they both have a same size camera aperture.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has just a bit better battery duration than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, because it has a 7 percent bigger battery capacity.
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