Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) vs Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)

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

4/26/2017 10:20 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:59 PM

Compare Samsung Z X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Z (SM-Z9005) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

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

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20 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (118GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+386 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	306 PPI
+5.7"19% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+(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
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1500 apps
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+4070 mAh57% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)22% Lighter
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Premium edition (128GB+6GB), Xiaomi Scorpio	Samsung SM-Z9005 for Indian developers, Samsung Redwood
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, (Global, International)	India
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	10/25/2016	8/1/2014
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)	69.8 x 138.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.44 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Tizen 2.2.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
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	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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)	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
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)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4070 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold, Silver • MIUI 8.0 • Curved 3D glass (front and back) • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min	• Colors: Black, Brown • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.96W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.734W/kg (head), 0.304W/kg (body)