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| Global Score | |
| 76 | 81.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | -- |
| 2016-11-01 | 2016-10-20 |
| 6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 inches | 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.86 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Black and Silver | Black, Blue and Gray |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 516.00 | $ 869.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| OLED | AMOLED |
| 386 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.09 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") 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 | 9.79 |
| 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 | 3450mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6 | 5.44 |
| 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
Google Pixel XL has a score of 81.3, which is a bit better than Xiaomi Mi Note 2's 76 overall score. Although Google Pixel XL is better than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, we must highlight that it's also a a little heavier and somewhat thicker device. The Google Pixel XL features a little bit better looking display than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a bit smaller display, it also counts with a higher pixel count per inch of display and a better 1440 x 2560px resolution.
Google Pixel XL's storage for apps and games is just as good as the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 one, both of them have exactly the same 128 GB internal storage. The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 features a bit better processor than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have a Quad-Core processor, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 also has a greater amount of RAM.
Google Pixel XL counts with a much better camera than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a worse video resolution and a camera in the back with lot less megapixels resolution, and they both have a F2 diafragm aperture, the Google Pixel XL also counts with a bigger camera sensor providing a better image quality.
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 features improved battery life than Google Pixel XL, because it has a 4070mAh battery size instead of 3450mAh.
Although Google Pixel XL is a better device, it costs a lot more than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Xiaomi Mi Note 2. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can buy the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, letting go a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your budget.
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