Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Mi Note Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Mi Note Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi Note Pro
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China · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
106 reviews
8.5
32 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Mi Note Pro

Specs where to buy Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Xiaomi Mi Note 2
China · 4GB · 64GB 		Xiaomi Mi Note Pro price comparison Xiaomi Mi Note Pro
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.7" 5.7"
Resolution FHD QHD
Usable surface 74% useful 74% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.3 mm
156.2 mm
7.6 mm 		77.6 mm
155.1 mm
6.9 mm
Weight 166 g 161 g
Micro SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 164.904
v7 		80.998
v6
Battery 4070 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
22.5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX318 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 4.1 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date October 2016,
7 years ago 		January 2015,
9 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Xiaomi Mi Note Pro
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Xiaomi Mi Note Pro
Size
77.3 mm • 156.2 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.6 mm • 155.1 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 166 g 161 g
Usable surface 74 % 74 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Glass
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Pink
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 5.7"
Type Oled • LG LCD IPS • JDI
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 386 Pixels per inch 515 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • 110% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Curved Glass display
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Without Notch
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTFC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.1
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.1
8.3
Number of reviews
106 reviews
32 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 V2.1
CPU 2x Kryo 2.35 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 20 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 635MHz Qualcomm Adreno 430, 630 MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
164.904
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 31% of devices
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80.998
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 1% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.1
9.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
9.2
Number of reviews
106 reviews
32 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 22.5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX318 Exmor RS Sony IMX214 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 4.1 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX268 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.40 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
7.2
6.9
Quality of selfies
8.5
8.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
8.9
Number of reviews
106 reviews
32 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.784 W/Kg on head
1.381 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- -- W/Kg on head
1.490 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
8.7
Quality of the GPS
9.2
8.5
And the WiFi?
9.4
8.3
Number of reviews
106 reviews
32 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4070 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 46%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 31%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 19%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
106 reviews
32 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V6 (Android 5.0 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 16%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 1%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 63%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
  • 13%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 28%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
106 reviews
32 reviews
Prices
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