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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB) vs Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB) 33Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Apple iPhone 2G (4GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB)

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!

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)} 33 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB) vs iPhone 2G (4GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+16GB (11GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (3.49GB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)40%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+401 PPI143%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5.5"57%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
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) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps390 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3060 mAh119%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+10W100%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs5W
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
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]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)19%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+3 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
ModelRedmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 2 (2015051), Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 StandardApple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region availableChina(Global, International)
China, (Global, International)
(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date8/1/20156/1/2007
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopiOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 3.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm)32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6200 MP4 700MhzPowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3128MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 5.0
4GB (3.49GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot 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

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + 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, BeiDouNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3060 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy11.5 hours8 hours
Standby144 hours (6 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Green
• MIUI 7
• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 2 (16GB)iPhone 2G (4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
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