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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) vs Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)

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

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Compare Samsung Corby II X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) 30Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X
3.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Mi Note 2 (128GB)} 30 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) vs Corby II (GT-S3850)} 4 Advantages Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
+128GB (118GB available)4646 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs26MB
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)54%
Thinner
vs11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+386 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs125 PPI
+5.7"78%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 22.6MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps2541 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4070 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
166 grams (5.81 ounces)vs+102 grams (3.57 ounces)63%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

7 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
 
ModelXiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Corby II (GT-S3850)
Other model namesXiaomi Mi Note 2 Premium edition (128GB+6GB), Xiaomi ScorpioSamsung Corby 2 S3850, Samsung S3850L, Samsung Genio II
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong(Global, International)
China, Hong Kong, (Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date10/25/20164/22/2011
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)60.6 x 109.9 millimeters (2.39 x 4.33 in)
Weight166 grams (5.81 ounces)102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.7" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI125 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowProprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4feature not registered
Internal storage128GB (118GB available)26MB
External storageNot supportedUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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
Not supported
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)
Not supported
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
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
Back camera (main camera)22.6 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5488x4112 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB424255VU
Battery capacity4070 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered620 hours (25.8 days)

โž• Other features

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Silver
โ€ข MIUI 8.0
โ€ข Curved 3D glass (front and back)
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
โ€ข Colors: White, Pink, Yellow
โ€ข DNSe (Digital Natural Sound Engine)
โ€ข Panorama photo
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz UI
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
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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