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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) vs Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Nokia Lumia 930 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 930 X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) 18Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

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07Points Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2420
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Mi Note 2 (128GB)} 18 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) vs Lumia 930 (Gold edition)} 7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (118GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (26GB available)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)29%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+5.7"14%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 22.6MP12%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20.1MP
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4070 mAh68%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2420 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
386 PPIvs+441 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.6" inchesvs+1/2.5" inches4%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices
AMOLED
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
ModelXiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Other model namesXiaomi Mi Note 2 Premium edition (128GB+6GB), Xiaomi ScorpioNokia Lumia 930 RM-1045, Lumia 930 Golden, Nokia Martini
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong(Global, International)
China, Hong Kong, (Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiNokia
Release date10/25/201612/1/2014
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)71 x 137 millimeters (2.8 x 5.39 in)
Weight166 grams (5.81 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows 10 Mobile
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Prime 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (118GB available)32GB (26GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Back camera (main camera)22.6 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5488x4112 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/2.5" inches
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5QW
Battery capacity4070 mAh2420 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered15 hours
Standbyfeature not registered432 hours (18 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), 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, Gold, Silver
• MIUI 8.0
• Curved 3D glass (front and back)
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
• Colors: Black/gold, White/gold
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Records 4K (after Denim update)
• Camera focal length of 26mm
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Internet Explorer 11
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp
• WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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