Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/19/2016 11:56 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:24 PM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)

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!

12 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	vs	14 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (54GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (27GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+5.7"10% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(back) 22.6MP12% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.1MP
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4070 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)11% Lighter
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
386 PPI	vs	+565 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/2.4" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Standard edition (64GB+4GB), Xiaomi Scorpio	Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual-sim RM-1118, Microsoft Talkman
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Microsoft
Release date	10/25/2016	11/20/2015
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)	73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Display type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Back camera (main camera)	22.6 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5488x4112 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Triple LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.4" inches
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	feature not registered
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 (64GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 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 (64GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
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, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	4070 mAh	3000 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	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
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: Black, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
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