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| Global Score | |
| 76 | 77 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | HTC |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | -- |
| 2016-11-01 | 2017-02-21 |
| 6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 inches | 6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.86 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Black and Silver | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 516.00 | $ 749.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| OLED | S-LCD 5 |
| 386 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.9 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro-AB 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 | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 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 |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 8.69 | 9.9 |
| 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 | 3000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6 | 4.96 |
| 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, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
HTC U Ultra is just a bit better than the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, with a 77 score against 76. Even being the best in this review, the HTC U Ultra is a just a little thicker and a little heavier phone than the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. HTC U Ultra counts with a bit better looking screen than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, and although they both have a screen of the same size, the HTC U Ultra also has a higher amount of pixels per inch in the display and a better resolution of 1440 x 2560px.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has a bit faster processor than HTC U Ultra, and although they both have 4 cpu cores, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 also has more RAM memory. The HTC U Ultra features a better camera than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a worse 3840x2160 video quality and a camera in the back with way less mega pixels, it also counts with a bigger sensor which offers a higher image and video quality and a bigger aperture to take better captures and video in poorly lited environments.
The HTC U Ultra features a much bigger storage to install applications and games than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has only 64 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for an SD memory card that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 counts with a very superior battery life than HTC U Ultra, because it has a 4070mAh battery size.
Although HTC U Ultra is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. If you want to save some dollars, you can buy the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, giving up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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