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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) vs Palm Pre (GSM)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) 31Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Mi Note 2 (Special edition)} 31 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) vs Pre (GSM)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+6GB LPDDR423 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+64GB (54GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)123%
Thinner
vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+386 PPI108%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs186 PPI
+5.7"84%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+(back) 22.6MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+PDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 times
More apps available to download and use
vs6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps166 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4070 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
166 grams (5.81 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)23%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Palm Pre (GSM)
ModelXiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Pre (GSM)
Other model namesXiaomi Note 2 Special edition (64GB+6GB RAM), Xiaomi ScorpioPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiPalm
Release date7/1/201710/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight166 grams (5.81 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Palm Pre (GSM)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.7" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Palm Pre (GSM)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 650MhzPowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4256MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)8GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Palm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)22.6 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5488x4112 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Palm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Palm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Palm Pre (GSM)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouGPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Palm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity4070 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered200 hours (8.3 days)

โž• Other features

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Palm Pre (GSM)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Silver
โ€ข MIUI 8.0
โ€ข Curved 3D glass (front and back)
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)Palm Pre (GSM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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