LG F4NR (A448) vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)

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Side by side comparison between LG F4NR vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/11/2017 10:20 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:47 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X LG F4NR (A448) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

176x220

1.2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) Compare LG F4NR X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)

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2 Advantages LG F4NR (A448)	vs	32 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
+101 grams (3.54 ounces)64% Lighter	vs	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
230MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core16 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+6GB LPDDR447 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (50MB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)1105 times More internal storage for applications and files
18.6 millimeters (0.73 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)145% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
176x220 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels53 times Higher resolution screen
128 PPI	vs	+386 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"	vs	+5.7"159% Larger screen
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(back) 22.6MP17 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (220x176)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)213 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps166 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall effect, Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
950 mAh	vs	+4070 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

4 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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📱 Model features
	LG F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Other model names	Wind LG F4NR, Videotron LG F4NR, LGA448	Xiaomi Note 2 Special edition (64GB+6GB RAM), Xiaomi Scorpio
Country or region available	Canada	China, Hong Kong
Brand	LG	Xiaomi
Release date	12/1/2014	7/1/2017
Depth	18.6 millimeters (0.73 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	51 x 98 millimeters (2.01 x 3.86 in)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)
Weight	101 grams (3.54 ounces)	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	2.2" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~30.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	176x220 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	128 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm QSC6270 (65nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 230MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Q3Dimension	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256MB (50MB available)	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 1700/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	22.6 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	5488x4112 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (220x176) 15 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 3GP, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, AMR, WMA, MIDI, AAC, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Not supported	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) LGIP-531A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	950 mAh	4070 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	feature not registered
Standby	345 hours (14.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • External display: 0.98" inches, 96x64 pixels • External display Monochrome MSTN • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Silver • MIUI 8.0 • Curved 3D glass (front and back) • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG F4NR (A448)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered