If Google is in confusion about Pixel XL or Xiaomi Mi Note 2, we help you. Make it clear that we have not yet used Mi Note 2. In such a situation, the final decision on its performance will be given only after the review. This comparison is just based on feature and specification.
design
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 smartphone in this department is more close to Samsung Galaxy Note 7 than Pixel XL. The new Xiaomi phablet has a dual curved screen as well as the 3D curved rear panel, which we found in the Galaxy Note 7. The frames given on the edges are of metal. The bezels are very thin around the screen. For this reason, despite having a larger display than Pixel XL, the body of the phone is not very big.
On the other hand, Pixel XL appears in appearance iPhone 7 Plus. Its edge is not curved. At the same time, its bezel is bigger. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the metallic backpanel. This phone with an 8.5 millimeter thickness is more than Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (7.6 millimeters). At the same time, Google’s phone is dust and waterproof. The lack of this feature will be eaten in the model of Xiaomi.
Display
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (5.7 in) and Google Pixel XL (5.5 in this) are Olad panels. Google’s handset comes with the protection of Gorilla Glass 4. At the same time, Xiaomi has not given any information regarding protection on the new handset. The Pixel XL has a quad HD HD display (1440×2560 pixels) like the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, while the Mi Note 2 has a screen with full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) resolution.
Software
Pixel XL is ahead of Mi Note 2 in terms of software. It comes with Google’s latest mobile OS Android 7.1 Nougat. The software has the company’s new Google Assistant and Pixel Launcher features. Its Google is considered to be the best software ever. The performance is good and the transition between the apps is very easy. Apart from this, the company is offering unlimited cloud storage for lifetime to customers buying Pixel XL.
On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 runs on its MUI 8 of the company which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow introduced last year. This software has features such as dual apps, quick balls, second space and scrolling screenshots. Even after having many great features, you will not get a virtual helper like Google Assistant in Mi Note 2.
Google Pixel XL is for those who want to use the latest Android version and also enjoy Google Assistant. By the way, the users for whom these things are not important, they can wait for Mi Note 2.
Processor
Both smartphones have used Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 821 processor. However, the chipset of Xiaomi’s phone will give a clock speed of the primary core 2.3 GHz which is higher than the clock speed of Pixel XL’s 2.15 GHz. Apart from this, the pixel handset comes with 4 GB RAM, while Xiaomi is offering customers to choose from 4 GB or 6 GB RAM.
Storage
The initial variant of Google Pixel XL comes with 32 GB inbuilt storage, while the top model with 128 GB storage. You will get 4 GB RAM in both versions. At the same time, in the Mi Note 2 you will have the option to choose between 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM or 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. Both smartphones do not support microSD cards.
Camera
Google Pixel XL has a 12.3-megapixel rear camera equipped with F/2.0 aperture, phase-detection autofocus, laser autofocus, HDR+ support, 4 of 4 of 4 k, dual-tone dual-LED flash. Photography fans may miss the optical image stabilization in the sensor. In return, the company has given an electronic image stabilization feature. It is worth noting that the camera of Pixel XL has been highly praised. It has an 8 megapixel camera with F/2.4 aperture on its front panel.
On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has a 22.56 megapixel camera equipped with F/2.0 aperture, PDAF, laser autofocus, HDR support, 4K recording, dual-to, dual-to, dual-to-toe, dual-LED flash and electronic image stabilization. Its selfie camera is 8 megapixels. This sensor is with F/2.0 aperture, that is, you will be able to take better photos in low light.
If you are preparing to buy a smartphone for the purpose of photography in the market, then the decision to buy Pixel XL will not be wrong.
Battery
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has a 4070 mAh battery, larger than the 3450 mAh of the pixel XL. Xiaomi’s battery supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology, but the company has not told anything about the time taken in charging. On the other hand, Google has used USB power delivery technology for fast charging. The company has said that after charging for only 15 minutes, users can get battery life for 7 hours.
Unique feature
Google Pixel XL is a fully metal design phone. It is very safe from water splashes and dusts to a great extent. It has powerful speakers, latest software and digital assistants. On the other hand, in Xiaomi Mi Note 2, customers will get curved displays, dual-sim support and faster LTE speed on both sides. In both phones, you will not find special feature styles or iris scanners of Galaxy Note 7.
price
If you talk about the price, then Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is the winner. Its price is about 40 percent less than Google Pixel XL. The price of 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage is 2,799 Chinese Yuan (about Rs 28,000) and a variant of 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage will be available for 3,299 Chinese Yuan (about Rs 32,500). 3,499 Chinese Yuan (about Rs 35,000) will be spent for 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage global edition. On the other hand, the price of 32 GB and 128 GB models of Google Pixel XL is Rs 67,000 and Rs 76,000 respectively.