Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) vs HTC Ultimate

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs HTC Ultimate 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 HTC Ultimate X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points HTC Ultimate Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

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

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26 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	vs	5 Advantages HTC Ultimate
+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core146% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR411 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+64GB (54GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)30% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+386 PPI94% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	199 PPI
+5.7"21% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(back) 22.6MP182% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+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) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+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)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4070 mAh154% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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	2.1 + 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
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)4% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage 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.

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	HTC Ultimate
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	HTC Ultimate
Other model names	Xiaomi Note 2 Special edition (64GB+6GB RAM), Xiaomi Scorpio	HTC Ultimate 3G, HTC Titan 1, HTC Eternity
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	HTC
Release date	7/1/2017	11/20/2011
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)	70.63 x 131.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.18 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	HTC Ultimate
Display type	AMOLED	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	199 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 (Special edition)	HTC Ultimate
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows Phone 7.8
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	HTC Ultimate
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	HTC Ultimate
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	HTC Ultimate
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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	UMTS 850/900/2100
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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)	HTC Ultimate
Back camera (main camera)	22.6 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5488x4112 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
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	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	HTC Ultimate
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x1024 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)	HTC Ultimate
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	HTC Ultimate
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	2.1 + 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	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)	HTC Ultimate
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	HTC Ultimate
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BTY058
Battery capacity	4070 mAh	1600 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	6.8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	460 hours (19.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	HTC Ultimate
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
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: Carbon Gray • Dolby Mobile Sound • Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)	HTC Ultimate
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