Nokia 701 (DTV) vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 701 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/11/2017 10:20 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 9:47 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X Nokia 701 (DTV) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) Compare Nokia 701 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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6 Advantages Nokia 701 (DTV)	vs	26 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)27% 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)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+6GB LPDDR411 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB	vs	+64GB (54GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)45% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen
210 PPI	vs	+386 PPI84% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+5.7"63% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 22.6MP182% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+PDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAh	vs	+4070 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
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Model	701 (DTV)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Other model names	Nokia 701 DTV RM-774, Nokia Helen	Xiaomi Note 2 Special edition (64GB+6GB RAM), Xiaomi Scorpio
Country or region available	Brazil	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Nokia	Xiaomi
Release date	4/1/2012	7/1/2017
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	56.8 x 117.2 millimeters (2.24 x 4.61 in)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	210 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
System version	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Broadcom BCM2763 250MHz 128Mb	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
RAM memory	512MB	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	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	14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	22.6 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5488x4112 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	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	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	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
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	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
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Digital TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5K	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1300 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	6.8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	551 hours (23 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Steel dark, Silver light, Amethyst violet, White • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • OpenVG 1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Flash 4.0 • Nokia Maps 3.6 • Earphone with digital TV receiver ISDB-T 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
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.21W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.08W/kg (head)	feature not registered