Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) vs CAT B15

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs CAT B15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/11/2017 10:20 PM, updated: 4/6/2020 10:55 PM

Compare CAT B15 X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points CAT B15 Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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28 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	vs	4 Advantages CAT B15
+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core194% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR411 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+64GB (54GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)97% Thinner	vs	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+386 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5.7"43% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 22.6MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4070 mAh104% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+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]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	CAT B15
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	CAT B15
Other model names	Xiaomi Note 2 Special edition (64GB+6GB RAM), Xiaomi Scorpio	Caterpillar B15 Dual-sim
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	CAT
Release date	7/1/2017	3/1/2013
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)	69.5 x 125 millimeters (2.74 x 4.92 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	CAT B15
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	CAT B15
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	CAT B15
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	PowerVR SGX531T
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	CAT B15
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	CAT B15
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	Latin America model: UMTS 850/1900 Europe/Africa model: UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
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
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 (Special edition)	CAT B15
Back camera (main camera)	22.6 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5488x4112 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not 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 (Special edition)	CAT B15
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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 (Special edition)	CAT B15
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	CAT B15
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	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	CAT B15
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	CAT B15
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4070 mAh	2000 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	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	CAT B15
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
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 • WiFi hotspot • Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m • IP67 certified: dust and waterproof up to 1m for 30min • MIL-STD-810G certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	CAT B15
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