Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) vs Apple iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Apple iPhone 6 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/11/2017 10:20 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:05 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 6 Plus X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Apple iPhone 6 Plus (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2915
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)

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16 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	vs	8 Advantages Apple iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core85% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (20nm)
+6GB LPDDR45 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+5.7"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(back) 22.6MP182% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+1/2.6" inches15% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+4070 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2915 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
64GB (54GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)111% More internal storage for applications and files
7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)7% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
386 PPI	vs	+401 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

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

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Note 2 Special edition (64GB+6GB RAM), Xiaomi Scorpio	iPhone 6 Plus A1522 GSM, iPhone 6 Plus A1524 CDMA, iPhone 6L
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Apple
Release date	7/1/2017	9/19/2014, Announced: 9/9/2014
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)	77.8 x 158.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.22 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	iOS 8.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	64bit: Apple A8 (20nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Typhoon (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (4-core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	128GB (114GB available) eMMC
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
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	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, CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100 (A1522 CDMA/A1524)
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	A1522 CDMA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1522 GSM model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1524 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 Cat4 A1549 CDMA/A1549 GSM model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29) A1524 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 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 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
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) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.5µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4070 mAh	2915 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	384 hours (16 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Oleophobic coating • Touch ID • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • NFC Apple Pay only (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	iPhone 6 Plus (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)