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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S) vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S) 15Points
5.6"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

3.7mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note Edge X
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)

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Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S) vs Mi Note 2 (128GB)} 14 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+525 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs386 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UV radiationAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
3GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)vs+128GB (118GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
174 grams (6.09 ounces)vs+166 grams (5.81 ounces)5%
Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)9%
Thinner
5.6"vs+5.7"2%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(back) 22.6MP42%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 3.7MPvs+(front) 8MP117%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAhvs+4070 mAh36%
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.
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

28 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
1/2.6" inches
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
ModelGalaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Other model namesSK Telecom Galaxy Note Edge N915SXiaomi Mi Note 2 Premium edition (128GB+6GB), Xiaomi Scorpio
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
ChinaHong Kong(Global, International)
China, Hong Kong, (Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date11/1/201410/25/2016
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)82.4 x 151.3 millimeters (3.24 x 5.96 in)77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)
Weight174 grams (6.09 ounces)166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.6" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)525 PPI386 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 5.0
128GB (118GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps600/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20)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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels22.6 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5488x4112 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)3.7 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1440 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Humidity
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Temperature
UV radiation
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4070 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• S Pen stylus
• S-Voice natural language
• Dropbox 50GB
• Samsung Gear S compatible
• ANT+ support
• 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

Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.34W/kg (head), 0.67W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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