OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)

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

5/11/2022 11:21 AM, updated: 2/22/2023 5:46 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
IPS

1080x2412

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) Compare OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 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? OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

16 Advantages OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	vs	8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2412 pixels26% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+401 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+6.59"16% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 22.6MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4070 mAh
+33W83% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+128GB (118GB available)17% More internal storage for applications and files
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+166 grams (5.81 ounces)17% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

21 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X / 6GB LPDDR4

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Other model names	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (128GB+6GB RAM)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Premium edition (128GB+6GB), Xiaomi Scorpio
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, (Global, International)
Brand	OnePlus	Xiaomi
Release date	4/30/2022, Announced: 4/28/2022	10/25/2016
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6.59" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2412 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Support sRGB Display P3	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	OxygenOS 12 / 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 406221 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (118GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 Global edition: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) Premium edition: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) India version: SA/NSA (1, 28, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4	22.6 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	5488x4112 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) Sony IMX471 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4070 mAh
Charger, watts	33W (11V/3A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black Dusk, Blue Tide	• 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
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered