Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) vs Apple iPhone 4S (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Apple iPhone 4S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/19/2016 12:38 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 7:39 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 4S X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Apple iPhone 4S (16GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

640x960

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1432
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)

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!

27 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	vs	4 Advantages Apple iPhone 4S (16GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR411 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (118GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)22% Thinner	vs	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x960 pixels
+386 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	330 PPI
+5.7"63% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 22.6MP182% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2.6" inches23% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4070 mAh184% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1432 mAh
+18W3 times 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	5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)19% Lighter
AMOLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Premium edition (128GB+6GB), Xiaomi Scorpio	iPhone 4S A1387, iPhone 4S A1431 CDMA
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Apple
Release date	10/25/2016	10/1/2011
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)	58.6 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	640x960 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	330 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	iOS 5.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 9.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	32bit: Apple A5 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	PowerVR SGX543 MP2 (200MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available)	16GB (12GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1431: CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1387 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1431 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	22.6 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5488x4112 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	35mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	Autofocus
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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, iTunes
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4070 mAh	1432 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Silver • MIUI 8.0 • Curved 3D glass (front and back) • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min	• Colors: Black, White • Videocalling over WiFi only • Siri natural language commands and dictation iCloud
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	iPhone 4S (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)