After a long wait and lots of rumours and leaks, Xiaomi has finally launched its Mi Note 2 in China today. They have launched its 3 variants which are priced roughly at CNY 2799 ($399), CNY 3299 ($469) and CNY 3599 ($529) respectively. Now let us proceed to Xiaomi Mi Note 2 specifications and features, shall we?
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Specifications and Features
There are 3 variants of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 with some significant differences in price as well as features. We are going to list out all these differences here.
- Xiaomi Mi Note 2 4 GB + 32 GB
- Xiaomi Mi Note 2 6 GB + 64 GB
- Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Pro 6 GB + 128 GB
Now let us get started with the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 specifications :-
Display
- Base – 5.7-inches FHD AMOLED, 387ppi
- 6 GB + 64 GB – 5.5-inches QHD AMOLED, 535ppi
- Pro – 5.7-inches QHD AMOLED, 516ppi
Processor
All the variants are powered by the same quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Performance Edition processor clocked up to 2.35 GHz. It has been paired with the top of the line Adreno 530 GPU.
Camera
- Base – 16 MP rear (OIS, 6P lens, f/2.0) and 16 MP front (f/2.0, AF)
- 6 GB + 64 GB – 12 MP dual rear (12+12 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, EIS) and 16 MP front (f/2.0)
- Pro – 12 MP dual rear (12+12 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, EIS) and 16 MP front (f/2.0)
Storage
I guess this one must be already clear to most of you by now. Still, we will mention the 3 variants once again.
- Base – 4 GB + 32 GB
- 6 GB + 64 GB
- Pro – 6 GB + 128 GB
OS
Again, all the variants are running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with MIUI 7 skin on top.
Communications
Connectivity options are also identical in the three variants. These include Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS and USB Type-C support. NFC is missing in the base variant.
Features
- Base – Fingerprint sensor, fast charging (83% in 30 mins)
- 6 GB + 64 GB – Fingerprint sensor, fast charging (83% in 30 mins)
- Pro – Fingerprint sensor, fast charging (83% in 30 mins), 3D Touch, Curved Screen
Battery
- Base – 4000 mAh
- 6 GB + 64 GB – 4100 mAh
- Pro – 4100 mAh
What else?
The phone is currently on pre-order and shipping will start on November 1. If you are planning on ordering one for yourself, you are a little late. Unfortunately, all the units of all the variants have already been sold out. Sorry for being the bearer of bad news.
The colour options available are Piano Black and Glacial Silver. The USP of these phones is the high-powered processor and impressive dual camera. The Pro variant also boasts an insanely huge ROM a with a curved display as well as 3D touch.
Price and availability
They have a price tag of CNY 2799 (INR 27,650) for the base variant, CNY 3299 (INR 32,600) for the medium variant and CNY 3599 (INR 35,500) for the Pro variant.
These were all the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 specifications, features and prices. The phone will soon hit the Indian shore as Xiaomi has a huge market here. You can expect the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 to be released in India by November end or the first week of December. Stay tuned for more updates.
