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| Global Score | |
| 76 | 83.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Apple |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | -- |
| 2016-11-01 | 2016-09-16 |
| 6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 inches | 6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.86 ounces | 6.63 ounces |
| Black and Silver | Black, Gold, Jet black, Red, Rose gold and Silver |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 516.00 | $ 969.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| OLED | IPS LCD |
| 386 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch |
| -- | 625 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24 (16 nm) chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2350 MHz) processor | 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 7.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 8.69 | 9.68 |
| 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4070mAh Li - Ion Battery | 2900mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6 | 4.88 |
| 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 iPhone 7 Plus is better than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, having a score of 83.8 against 76. The iPhone 7 Plus construction is just a little thinner but somewhat heavier than the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, and they were only released 2 months apart. IPhone 7 Plus counts with a bit superior processor than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, although it has less RAM memory, they both have a Quad-Core CPU.
The iPhone 7 Plus features a bit better looking display than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a little smaller display, and they both have the same 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution, the iPhone 7 Plus also counts with a just a bit higher screen density. IPhone 7 Plus features a very superior storage capacity to store more games and applications than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because it has 256 GB internal memory capacity.
IPhone 7 Plus features a better camera than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a back camera with a lot lower resolution, a tinier sensor capturing less light and dull colors and a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, it also counts with a larger diafragm aperture for better low-light photography and video.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 counts with a much better battery performance than Apple iPhone 7 Plus, because it has 4070mAh of battery capacity.
Although iPhone 7 Plus is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. If you are trying to save some money, you can get Xiaomi Mi Note 2, and give up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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