Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) vs TCL 20 SE (T671O)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs TCL 20 SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2021 10:12 AM, updated: 11/15/2021 11:09 AM

Compare TCL 20 SE X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points TCL 20 SE (T671O) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.82"
IPS

720x1640

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
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!

14 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	vs	13 Advantages TCL 20 SE (T671O)
+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+128GB (118GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (104GB available)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)20% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels76% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1640 pixels
+386 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	263 PPI
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(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	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
5.7"	vs	+6.82"20% Larger screen
(back) 22.6MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP153% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/2" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4070 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Premium edition (128GB+6GB), Xiaomi Scorpio	TCL 20 SE T671O-2AAZUS11, T671O-2BAZUS11
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	TCL
Release date	10/25/2016	4/26/2021, Announced: 1/11/2021
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)	77.14 x 172.08 millimeters (3.04 x 6.77 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.82" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	263 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (SM4250) (11nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 240 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 240 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 610 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 146080 (v9) Geekbench: 814 (v5.4)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available)	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE
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)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
Back camera (main camera)	22.6 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.214mm115°1/5"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5488x4112 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4070 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Nuit Black, Aurora Green • TCL UI 3 • 2.5D screen • Dual speakers stereo • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	TCL 20 SE (T671O)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered