Chinese Xiaomi is copying the Galaxy Note 7 – this is the Mi Note 2 – M3

Amateurs copy, while geniuses steal. Chinese Xiaomi has now revealed its latest phone, the Mi Note 2, and it is strikingly similar to Samsung’s fiaskosatsning Galaxy Note 7. Hopefully it will not go the same fate as the latter.

the Mi Note 2 is pretty powerful to be sold on the chinese market, competing thus against both Huwaei and Oppo.

Here are the specifications of the Mi Note 2:

• 5.7-inch curved OLED display
• 22.56-megapixel camera on the back, 8MP on the front
• Up to a Snapdragon 821-processor
• Up to 6GB of RAM
• 4070 mAh battery

the Phone is sold in two versions: One with 4GB RAM and 64GB memory for 2 799 yuan (3 684 kr) and a global version with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of memory for 3 499 yuan (4 605 sek). Xiaomi made debut on the Swedish market earlier in the year with the Mi5, which we gave a high score.

Surface Studio and large screen tv-test – here are this week’s most important news – M3

Our testredaktör have put their hands on the Acer Aspire E5, the first portable computer with Kaby Lake processor. Unfortunately, the computer has a pretty boring display, so the rating stays at 7 out of 10.

Microsoft has shown off the next Surface Studio, a new all-in-one computer that is meant to compete with the Imac. However, it is doubtful if the computer is released in Sweden.

another new computer from the company’s Surface Book i7. Compared with the previous model offers higher performance and improved battery life.

We have also got to know the details about Windows 10 Creator Update, the next major update which is being released in the beginning of 2017. The big news is bets on 3D, VR and the Hololens.

Chinese Xiaomi has shown off a new mobile phone which is suspiciously similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Even the name is similar, it is called namely Mi Note 2.

Four years after Twitter bought Vine for a hiskelig amount of money select the company now to put down videotjänsten. Users fortunately have plenty of time to download their videos before the service is put down.

Finally, we have tested a bunch of smart tvs and designated the four best models coming from Samsung, Panasonic, LG and Philips.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2, MacBook Pro 2016, Micrososft Surface Studio, and More … – NDTV

Want to know more about the big tech news of the week? We’ve got a roundup of all the stories that mattered, so you can be up to date in a glance. This week actually feels a bit like a time capsule, as its highlight was competing events from Microsoft and Apple showing off their latest PCs. The only thing that kept this from feeling like the 90s was how cool the products which were unveiled were – whether you’re talking about the Surface, the Studio or the MacBook Pro 2016, these gadgets look futuristic even for 2016.

In its event on Wednesday, Microsoft unveiled its newest product, the high end creator tool that comes across as a cross between a desktop PC and an artist’s tablet – called the Surface Studio. The 28-inch 4500×3000 pixel touchscreen display is attached to an armature that allows you to use it like a desktop, or lean it all the way down to work directly on the screen. There’s also a unique new hockey-puck shaped accessory called the Surface Dial, that can be placed on the screen, to bring up contextually-aware controls. An artist could use it for colour blending, while if you’re running a music app like Pandora, it could be used to adjust the volume.

Considering the price of the Surface Studio (which starts at $ 2,999 or approximately Rs. 2 lakh), it’s best seen as a specialised machine only a few professionals would be buying, and in that context, the puck-shaped Surface Dial starts to make sense as a took for professionals such as designers or artists.

Apart from Surface Studio, Microsoft also announced an upgraded version of the Surface Book hybrid computer, and an upgrade to MS Paint, now called Paint 3D, which takes the good-old Paint, and turns into a more powerful 3D creation tool, for better or for worse. Also unveiled at the event was the Windows 10 Creator Update, which brings the new Paint app, HoloLens integration, and pinning contacts to the taskbar, along with some more features such as a refreshed Action Center, and Themes for Windows 10. Microsoft also said partners such as Dell, Lenovo, and HP will release affordable VR headsets, which will use outside-in tracking to track movement in virtual environments. The New Surface Keyboards, including an ergonomic model, were also launched at the event.

The very next day, Apple had its big event, where it unveiled the Macbook Pro 2016; just about every (much needed) new feature was known from leaks, but seen up close, it still ended up impressing us a lot. In many ways, the Macbook Pro 2016 is the touchscreen Mac people have been asking for and it’s a very clever implementation of an idea that others have experimented with in the past.

(Also see: The Microsoft-Apple Rivalry Is Alive and Well)

Where the Surface Studio is an implementation of contextual inputs for professionals, the MacBook Pro 2016′s Touch the Bar is the same thing for everybody else – the Touch Bar seat above the keyboard where the function keys used to be, and displays buttons depending on the context of the app that you’re using.

The new laptops also include Apple’s Touch ID fingerprint authentication system into the power button adjacent to the Touch Bar, along with suitably beefed up specifications.

Aside from the new MacBook Pros, Apple also they talked about the Apple TV, and confirmed that a version of Minecraft is coming to the platform. There was no talk about a new MacBook Air, and considering that the new Pros are thinner than the Air, it doesn’t seem likely that the sub-brand will continue for very long, as it’s also discontinued some variants. Interestingly, Apple’s new laptops seem out of sync with its phones, requiring that you pay extra for cables and adapters. The MacBook Pro 2016 only comes with the USB Type-C ports, so if you use an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, you’ll have to buy a new USB Type-C to Lightning cable, or a USB Type-C to USB adapter. It also has a 3.5 mm audio jack, so you’ll need a Lightning to 3.5 mm adaptor to use the headphones that came with your new phone. All-in-all, it looks like Apple expect more and more of its users to go wireless in the near future.

(Also see: the MacBook Pro 2016 vs Microsoft Surface Pro vs HP Spectre 13 vs Dell XPS 13)

There was another big piece of news on Thursday: Twitter announced the end of the Vine video sharing app, even as it moves to cut 9 percent of its workforce. In a post published jointly by Twitter and Vine to the blog platform Medium, the social media services said that the Vine website would stay live even after the mobile app is discontinued, giving users the chance to download and save any videos. Twitter is also testing the removal of usernames from tweet-replies, allowing you to say more while staying within the 140-character constraint.

And on Tuesday, before Microsoft and Apple, China’s Xiaomi also had a major launch event. It launched the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, which has curved edges on both sides, and 6GB of RAM variants. Its price starts at CNY 2,799 (roughly Rs. 27,600) for the 4GB variant, while the Global Edition 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage model is priced at CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs. 34,500) and has support for global LTE bands (with support for up to 37 LTE bands). It also unveiled a concept phone, the Xiaomi Mi MIX, which has a near bezel-less display with curved edges on the top, with the company is touting a 91.3 percent screen-to-body ratio. The company also launched a new VR headset, called the Xiaomi Mi VR which promises an ultra-low latency experience, priced at CNY 199 (roughly Rs. 2,000)

Apart from these big international events, there were plenty of launches as well. Reliance Retail’s put in place brand launched another Reliance Jio-ready smartphone, the put in place the F1 Plus, priced at Rs. 13,099. The Zen Cinemax 2+ was also launched, and incorporates an SOS calling feature. The budget-friendly phone is priced at Rs. 3,777. ZTE unveiled the ZTE Axon 7 Max with 3D Viewing Display, and 13-megapixel dual cameras. The 6-inch display supports 3D viewing without any special glasses (also known as auto-stereoscopic display) and is available in the Chinese market at a price of CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 29,600) starting November.

We also saw the launch of the LG-X Power with 4G VoLTE support and a 4100mAh battery, priced at Rs. 15,990. Huawei also released a new phone, the Huawei Enjoy 6 with 13-megapixel camera and a 4100mAh battery. The phone also has 3GB of RAM. We also got the InFocus Epic 1, powered by a deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 SoC, and it is priced at Rs. 12,999. There was also the launch of a new smart TV, the TCL 65-Inch P1 Smart LED TV launched at Rs. 79,990 on Amazon.

The Reliance Jio saga continues meanwhile; Airtel complained to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) about Reliance Jio’s Welcome Sacrifice, which it was recently reported might be extended to March 2017. It says that Reliance Jio has negatively affected its mobile business. Airtel also has to respond to TRAI about interconnects with Jio; the regulator last week suggested a penalty of about Rs. 1,050 crores each on Airtel and Vodafone, and Rs. 950 crores in case of Idea Cellular.

The Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA) published a report stating that India will have 1 billion mobile users by 2020, of which there will be 280 million 4G connections. Phonemakers however will have to comply with a new directive from the government. It has mandated support for Indian languages in all mobile phones to be sold in the country from 1 July 2017 onwards.

All of which is very interesting, but in news you might note believe is true – self driving trucks are now a thing, and commercial deliveries without drivers a reality. Uber did its first delivery, dropping off 50,000 cans of beer.

Surface Studio and large screen tv-test – here are this week’s most important news – M3

Our testredaktör have put their hands on the Acer Aspire E5, the first portable computer with Kaby Lake processor. Unfortunately, the computer has a pretty boring display, so the rating stays at 7 out of 10.

Microsoft has shown off the next Surface Studio, a new all-in-one computer that is meant to compete with the Imac. However, it is doubtful if the computer is released in Sweden.

another new computer from the company’s Surface Book i7. Compared with the previous model offers higher performance and improved battery life.

We have also got to know the details about Windows 10 Creator Update, the next major update which is being released in the beginning of 2017. The big news is bets on 3D, VR and the Hololens.

Chinese Xiaomi has shown off a new mobile phone which is suspiciously similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Even the name is similar, it is called namely Mi Note 2.

Four years after Twitter bought Vine for a hiskelig amount of money select the company now to put down videotjänsten. Users fortunately have plenty of time to download their videos before the service is put down.

Finally, we have tested a bunch of smart tvs and designated the four best models coming from Samsung, Panasonic, LG and Philips.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Is not Coming to India, 5 Alternative Smartphones You Can … – Gizbot

| | | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Is not Coming to India, 5 Alternative Smartphones You Can Buy This Festive Season

Here are 5 best alternative smartphones you can buy this festive season instead of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2.

Published: Sunday, October 30, 2016, 10:00 [IST]

Xiaomi recently unveiled its much-anticipated smartphone, the Mi Note 2 along with a concept smartphone called the Mi Mix at an event in China. However, Hugo Barra, the company’s vice-president for the international market, made it clear that the smartphone will not make it to the Indian shores. You can find more details about it here.

While this news may be a huge disappointment for the potential of Mi Note 2 buyers, there’s nothing to worry about. Currently, there are a good number of other options available in the market with identical (or better) features at a similar price range.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2: Which Has the Edge Over the Other

Take a look at them below.

Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates!

OnePlus 3

It appears as if OnePlus has managed to find the perfect balance between price and performance with the OnePlus 3. It has all the features you’d expect from a flagship smartphone and more.

Priced aggressively at Rs. 27,999, it is a no-brainer for those who are looking to own a flagship smartphone that won’t burn a whole in your pocket. Having said that, power users to look elsewhere for you may have to find a power outlet before the sun goes down.

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Moto Z

Motorola’s latest offering, the Moto Z is the company’s first attempt at commercialising the modular technology on smartphones.

Apart from the Moto Mods which is the USP of the Moto Z, the smartphone itself is utterly intriguing. At a thickness of just 5.2 mm, the smartphone is nicely designed and is quite a head turner. We will even go further to add that it is the best-looking smartphone Motorola has ever made.

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In terms of features, the smartphone rocks a 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display, Snapdragon 820 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage space, 2,600 mAh battery, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The imaging department is taken care of by a 13MP and 5MP cameras (at the back and front respectively).

The smartphone is priced at Rs. 39,999 which is slightly higher than the top-end Xiaomi Mi Note 2.

Huawei P9

If you like to call yourselves a shutterbug, undoubtedly, Huawei P9 is what you should be looking at. The smartphone, if composed right, is capable of providing stunning images which can be credited to the dual camera setup at the back. For more details on the smartphone click here.

The Huawei P9 ships at Rs. 39,999 and is a perfect choice for those who are looking for a compact and capable smartphone.

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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro is a perfect device who like to consume content on a smartphone. It has great design (melange of glass and metal), impeccable display, and offers great battery life. On the software side of things, Samsung has managed to improve things quite drastically in the recent past. As a result, it delivers a lag-free performance no matter what task you throw at it.

Currently, the smartphone ships at Rs. 36,990 which puts it slightly above the Mi Note 2.

the Lenovo Z2 Plus

If you are looking at more affordable options, the recently launched Lenovo Z2 Plus is a pretty decent one to pick. It is worth mentioning the fact that the Z2 Plus is one of the world’s first smartphones to feature a Snapdragon 820 chipset below the Rs. 20,000 price tag.

The compact footprint, excellent performance, a few useful fingerprint scanner features, and decent battery life is what makes this device worth your money.

Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates!

Note: The above listicle is unordered and various parameters (like size, price, features, and availability) were taken into consideration while collating it.

OnePlus 3T to challenge the Xiaomi Mi Note 2; Top-calibre features, specs and price … – Headlines & Global News

(Photo : OnePlus Official Website)

Rumors abound that the OnePlus 3 Plus, an upgrade to the OnePlus 3, will be released. OnePlus is feeling some pressure after Xiaomi’s latest Mi Note 2 launch as the smartphone to take on the budget flagships.

Speculations suggest that the “flagship killer” maker has some plans in store to reveal in the competition. OnePlus 3 is one of the extremely powerful and popular industry’s leading flagships.

The handset has the Snapdragon 820 chipset, which is found in several mid-range flagships such as the Xiaomi Mi 5. Also there have been some new handsets like Le Max 2, Lenovo Z2 Plus and Mi Note 2 which are powered by the latest Snapdragon 821.

OnePlus is pressured of its closest rival and planning to reveal some cards soon. The OnePlus 4 is not due until next year. But the company is rumoured to launch a variant of its current flagship to compete the rivals.

The rumours about OnePlus 3T has been confirmed when a OnePlus designers has posted a picture on his Weibo account using the device OnePlus 3T smartphone. OnePlus 3T is reportedly the company’s next offering that will be an enhanced version of the OnePlus 3.

The OnePlus 3T will be featuring an all-metal. The device is said to have a huge 23-megapixel rear camera and an 8MP front focused camera.

The OnePlus 3 is available in Graphite and Soft Gold colour options so can expect the same for the OnePlus 3T also. Colour variation is the only area where the new device is rumoured to differ.

The OnePlus 3T will be coming with Snapdragon 821 chipset clocked at 2.4 GHz. This will be a significant upgrade as compared to the current OnePlus 3 model, which features the Snapdragon 820 CPU that is clocked at 2.1 GHz.

At glance, the OnePlus 3′s 6GB of RAM and other features are certainly a recipe for success. While OnePlus 3T is going to resemble the OnePlus 3 smartphone with an aluminum body, fingerprint scanner a Dash charge, hopefully Optic AMOLED display, a 16MP+8MP camera setup, the USB Type-C and 64GB of storage.

Also, the 3T model smartphone is likely to run on updated Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box. According to pocket-lint, the OnePlus 3 had a price tag of £329. Now it has been rumoured that the OnePlus 3T will cost around £65 more than the OnePlus 3, which means it will cost round $ 480 £395.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Release Date, News & Update: 5 Features That Is Sure To … – Gamenguide

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has been in competition with the Samsung Galaxy C9 pro when it comes to keeping the top position. Given its interesting features, the Xiaomi flagship has reportedly become a tough rival of the best smartphones in the tech market.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 comes with a 5.7-inch dual-edge complete HD display, with the protective features of Corning Gorilla Glass. The device is also reported to have a sunlight display pro mode for legibility under direct exposure to sunlight.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 quad-core processor, along with a clock speed of 2.35 GHz, and with either 6GB or 4GB of RAM. The Xiaomi flagship will also have a powerful 4,070 mAh battery, while a battery of 4,000 mAh is set on the Samsung smartphone. Mi Note 2 has 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage or a 6GB RAM with 128GB storage.

In terms of software, both smartphones run with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OLYMPICS. But, as for the camera features, the two come with different specs, since Mi Note 2 is reported to have an 8MP front camera and a 22.56 MP rear camera, while the Galaxy C9 Pro has 16MP front and rear cameras. The Xiaomi flagship is priced at $ 515 for 6GB RAM and $ 410 for 4GB of RAM, while the Samsung phone is available at $ 470 in the Chinese market, PC Advisor reported.

Meanwhile, Samsung is reported to be on a role, which appears to be an attempt to fix the damage brought about by the issues involving the Galaxy Note 7. Given that, the much anticipated Galaxy C9 Pro was unveiled by the South Korean company during an event held in China. According to reports, the smartphone is set to feature a 6-inch Super AMOLED display with 1920 x 1089 pixel Full-HD resolution.

The Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is also expected to come with a powerful Qualcomm octa-core Snapdragon 653 processor, including a built-in 64GB storage. Compared with other popular devices in the market, the C9 Pro is not removing the 3.5 mm headset jack. The C9 Pro weighs in at 189g, with dimensions of 162.9 x 80.7 x 6.9 mm, according to the report. Watch Mi Note 2 Vs Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro [Compare]

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Gets The Teardown Treatment – Android Headlines

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and Mi MIX are Xiaomi’s newest flagship phablets. Both of these devices were introduced by the company a couple of days ago in China, and while the Mi Note 2 was expected to land, the Mi the MIX was not. The Mi Note 2 sports a curved display, similar to the Galaxy Note 7, while the Mi MIX comes with a bezel-less design, and looks gorgeous because of it. That being said, we have plenty of coverage on the site already, when it comes to both of these devices, but new info just keeps on coming. IT168 is a China-based tech website which usually gives the teardown treatment to newly-released Chinese devices, and that’s what just happened to one of Xiaomi’s handsets, read on.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is the device in question, and if you’re interested to see what lies on the inside of this smartphone, you’re in the right place. If you take a look at the gallery down below, you’ll be able to see the whole teardown process, the image-by-image. Now, the first thing you need to do is remove the back cover of the device, and you’ll need a suction up in order to do it, as the back place of the Mi Note 2 is removal, as was the case with the Mi 5′s back cover as well. As soon As you remove that part of the device, you’ll get to see the phone’s battery, and the first layer of its internals. Now, if you proceed, chances are you will void your warranty, so do keep that in mind. From this point on you will need to remove some clips on the sides, and then proceed to reseating the sound chamber, a vibration motor and the printed antenna. Now you’re able to disconnect the battery, and remove it. This more or less gives you access to every other part of the phone, including its motherboard. Now, do keep in mind that you should not go through this procedure on your own if you don't know exactly what you’re doing, because chances are that you will not only void your warranty, but also damage the phone.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 sports a 5.7-inch fullHD AMOLED display, 4GB / 6GB of RAM and 64GB / 128GB of internal storage. The phone is fueled by the Snapdragon 821 64-bit quad-core processor, and it comes with a 4,070 mAh battery. The 22.5-megapixel snapper can be found on the back of this phablet, and an 8-megapixel camera is placed on its front side. Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes pre-installed on the Mi Note 2, and on top of it, you’ll be able to find Xiaomi’s MIUI 8 OS.

Buy the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (4GB RAM + 64GB storage)

Check Out All The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 & Mi MIX Promo Videos – Android Headlines

Xiaomi had introduced three new devices a couple of days ago, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, Mi MIX and Mi VR. The first two devices are actually Xiaomi’s new flagship phablets, the Mi Note 2 was a long time coming handset, while the Mi the MIX was a total surprise for pretty much everyone. The Mi Note 2 features a curved display, and it resembles the Galaxy Note 7 to an extent, while the Mi MIX features a bezel-less display (91.3% screen-to-body ratio), and looks great because of it. If you live in China you can already register for the first flash sale that is coming soon, and we've already they talked at length about each of these devices, so check the site for more details.

That being said, we’re here to take a look at the video content Xiaomi had released during or after the press conference, the company had shared a couple of video clips on YouTube in order to promote their new flagship handsets. If you take a look at the content below this article, you’ll get to see 7 YouTube videos. The first clip will let you watch the entire press conference, so if you didn’t have a chance to check that out a couple of days ago, and have approximately two hours to burn, well, crack at it. The second and third video clips are the official promo videos Xiaomi had released during the press conference for these two devices, each of these essentially shows off the design of Xiaomi’s new flagship phablets. The fourth video down below plaster Mr. Philipe Starck in focus, a man who designed the Xiaomi Mi MIX, it’s basically a cinematic video in which Mr. Starck talks indirectly about the design of the Mi MIX. The fifth video clip features Tony Leung, a famous Chinese actor, and this seems to be an official promo video for the Mi Note 2 which will Xiaomi roll out in China. The last two clips are the general promo videos for the Xiaomi Mi MIX, and they talk mostly about the design of this phablet.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and Mi MIX are both fueled by the Snapdragon 821 64-bit quad-core processor, and they both ship with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box, while Xiaomi’s MIUI 8 OS can be found on top of it. There are two variants of both of these devices, the most affordable models come with 4GB of RAM, while the higher-end variants ship with 6GB of RAM. As far As the design, and other specs are concerned, the two devices are quite different. The Mi Note 2 features a 5.7-inch fullHD curved AMOLED display, while the Mi MIX comes with a 6.4-inch 2048 x 1080 IPS LCD panel.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Gets The Teardown Treatment – Android Headlines

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and Mi MIX are Xiaomi’s newest flagship phablets. Both of these devices were introduced by the company a couple of days ago in China, and while the Mi Note 2 was expected to land, the Mi the MIX was not. The Mi Note 2 sports a curved display, similar to the Galaxy Note 7, while the Mi MIX comes with a bezel-less design, and looks gorgeous because of it. That being said, we have plenty of coverage on the site already, when it comes to both of these devices, but new info just keeps on coming. IT168 is a China-based tech website which usually gives the teardown treatment to newly-released Chinese devices, and that’s what just happened to one of Xiaomi’s handsets, read on.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is the device in question, and if you’re interested to see what lies on the inside of this smartphone, you’re in the right place. If you take a look at the gallery down below, you’ll be able to see the whole teardown process, the image-by-image. Now, the first thing you need to do is remove the back cover of the device, and you’ll need a suction up in order to do it, as the back place of the Mi Note 2 is removal, as was the case with the Mi 5′s back cover as well. As soon As you remove that part of the device, you’ll get to see the phone’s battery, and the first layer of its internals. Now, if you proceed, chances are you will void your warranty, so do keep that in mind. From this point on you will need to remove some clips on the sides, and then proceed to reseating the sound chamber, a vibration motor and the printed antenna. Now you’re able to disconnect the battery, and remove it. This more or less gives you access to every other part of the phone, including its motherboard. Now, do keep in mind that you should not go through this procedure on your own if you don't know exactly what you’re doing, because chances are that you will not only void your warranty, but also damage the phone.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 sports a 5.7-inch fullHD AMOLED display, 4GB / 6GB of RAM and 64GB / 128GB of internal storage. The phone is fueled by the Snapdragon 821 64-bit quad-core processor, and it comes with a 4,070 mAh battery. The 22.5-megapixel snapper can be found on the back of this phablet, and an 8-megapixel camera is placed on its front side. Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes pre-installed on the Mi Note 2, and on top of it, you’ll be able to find Xiaomi’s MIUI 8 OS.

Buy the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (4GB RAM + 64GB storage)

First look: Few surprises in Xiaomi Note 2 – The Straits Times

BEIJING – This year has been all about recycled phone designs and incremental improvements. Unfortunately, the Xiaomi Note 2 does not buck that trend.

This is not to say that the Note 2 is a bad phone; it isn’t. It carries the top-of-the-line specs and manages to go under the low price tag of 2,799 RMB (S$ 575).

But it is a phone that does not stand out from the crowd, and at the launch event earlier this week, it was overshadowed by the much more headline-worthy Mi Mix.

The first thing that users will notice about the Note 2 is how much it looks like another Note -note its predecessor but Samsung’s beleaguered and shortlived Galaxy Note7.

Like the Note7, the Xiaomi Note 2 has a curved screen, tapered sides and an oblong home button/fingerprint sensor at the bottom of the screen. When held, both phones feel similar too, as they both sport a glass back.

While the design of the phone may seem uninspired, the spec sheet beg’s to differ.

The Note 2 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, the highest-end mobile processor from Qualcomm now. The Note 2 also has up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage.

Its rear shooter is a 22.56-megapixel camera – Xiaomi is not legally allowed to say 23-megapixels as that would be misleading – with 4K video recording and electronic image stabilisation.

A couple of test shots with the camera turn out pretty clear and it stays steady even when I jiggle the phone around.

Where the Note 2 lags behind its flagship competitors is its lack of water and dust resistance – drop it into the sink and you can wave your phone goodbye – and its screen, which is full HD as compared to the Note7′s quad-HD.

Still, for its price, the Xiaomi Note 2 is definitely the better bargain.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 teardown showcases those powerful internals – Phone Arena

Xiaomi finally launched the Mi Note 2 phablet earlier this week at a special event in Beijing. It boasts a dual-curved, 5.7-inch display and at first glance, could easily ask mistaken for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Beneath the surface of the seat Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 clocked at 2.35 GHz, up to 6 GB of RAM and an impressive 4070 mAh battery. Thanks to a teardown, we can now take a closer look at what’s going on under the hood.

While there was plenty of anticipation for the Mi Note 2′s showcase, it was swiftly upstaged by the Mi MIX. Xiaomi’s 6.4-inch, edge-to-edge phablet is certainly exciting, but the Mi Note 2 arguably has the better marketplace potential. Not only does the global version of the mean Note 2 is ready to launch in any market, but it may pique the interest of Galaxy Note 7 owners and forms owners alike.

Aside from Qualcomm’s top-end mobile chipset, up to 6 GB of RAM and large battery, the Mi Note 2 houses plenty of other treats. There’s a 22.56-megapixel main camera, 8-megapixel front shooter, NFC for mobile payments, the USB Type-C and a physical home button with an in-built fingerprint sensor. There’s up to 128 GB of storage and while it’s unfortunately non-expandable, it’s hard to complain at a $ 400-$ 500 price point.

If you’d like to have a proper peek at what’s going on beneath the Mi Note 2′s smooth and shiny exterior, do have a look through the gallery below. Encouragingly, there doesn’t appear to be a lot of glue going on, and the battery looks relatively straightforward to remove. This bodes well for those who may want to carry out DIY repairs on the cheap.

The device goes on sale in China on November 1st, and will surely reach other markets in due course.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 teardown images

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 teardown images

Google Pixel XL vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: Battle of the … – The Indian Express

By: Tech Desk | Updated: October 27, 2016 9:20 am

the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is highly impressive on paper, and is priced much conservatively as compared to the other two flagships

Proving all the rumours correct, Xiaomi has finally decided to enter the premium smartphone segment with its new Mi Note 2 – which is also the company’s most expensive phone to date. With an expected price tag of Rs 35,000 for the global version, Xiaomi is now knocking at the doors of the Android smartphone giant Samsung, and also Google with its newly launched Pixel series. Even while Samsung has pulled out the Galaxy Note 7, this leaves the Xiaomi’s Mi Note 2 phablet in competition with the Galaxy S7 Edge and the Pixel XL.

Xiaomi launched the Mi Note 2 in Beijing yesterday with a dual-side curved OLED 5.7-inch display and design similar to the Galaxy Note7. Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge features a 5.5-inch Quad-HD super AMOLED display, and the Pixel XL features an AMOLED display. The Mi Note 2 also features the largest battery of the three devices at 4,070 mAh, in comparison to S7, the Edge’s 3600 mAh battery and Pixel XL’s 3450 mAh battery.

the Mi Note 2 is expected to be priced close to Rs 35,000 in global markets, and is much cheaper compared to Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge with its Rs 50,900 price tag and the Google Pixel XL – still more expensive at Rs 57,000.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2: The Mi Note 2 just launched yesterday, and at least on paper – it seems to justify the price that Xiaomi is planning to launch it for. The phone comes with 6GB of RAM and features 128GB of storage. It is powered by a Snapdragon 821 processor (same processor as the Google Pixel XL), and has a battery capacity of 4070 mAh.

the Mi Note 2 also features the highest resolution camera of the three – a 22.56 MP rear camera sensor with EIS and 4K video recording capabilities. The phone will be launched in two variants – 4GB RAM+ 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM+ 128GB of storage.

Read: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 launched in China: Full specifications, price, and more

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: The Galaxy S7 Edge is the oldest smartphone among the three we are comparing today, and was launched earlier this year in February. With the unfortunate demise of the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung has started to aggressively market the S7 and S7 the Edge. With the Galaxy S7 Edge, Samsung nailed the perfect combination of design and specifications.

In our review of the phone, we called it 'Android perfection'. The display of the Galaxy S7 Edge will leave you in awe of the device, while also being more effective and improved from previous generation. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge also impresses with its camera thanks to the dual pixel autofocus and highly improved image sensor. The phone lasts 12 hours of heavy use while on 4G and its sheer performance is also hard to match.

Read: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge review: Android Perfection

Google Pixel XL: The newly launched Pixel XL is almost double the price of the Mi Note 2, and a decent some more expensive than the Galaxy S7 Edge as well. Pixel and Pixel XL are Google’s first attempt at creating their own hardware, even though we know that HTC has manufactured them.

The camera on the Pixel XL features Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) and makes for good overall shots. However, if you like to tinker around the camera settings you might end up being a little disappointed – as it does not have a manual mode as such. You still might be able to tinker around with exposure and white balance. We did however find that the Pixel XL was running out of juice quickly when you compare it to its battery size. The eye-watering price of the phone is also a thing to consider.

Read: Google Pixel XL review: The new Android flagship in the market

In our review we found that the phone is top quality, and the 4GB RAM and Snapdragon 821 processor make multitasking a breeze without any trouble. In fact, our reviewer found the phone much faster than her iPhone 6S and even a shade faster than the iPhone 7.

Xiaomi has a tough road ahead, with its new premium offering. The segment has been dominated by Samsung for quite some time now, but might have room for a really good smartphone at a cheaper price, just like the OnePlus 3. If the rumours around the new version of the OnePlus 3 are correct, the new OnePlus 3T might be coming with a Snapdragon 821 processor, and might be a much closer match to the Mi Note 2 in terms of specs and pricing than the Samsung and Google’s offerings.

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Google Pixel XL vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: Battle of the … – The Indian Express

By: Tech Desk | Updated: October 27, 2016 9:20 am

the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is highly impressive on paper, and is priced much conservatively as compared to the other two flagships

Proving all the rumours correct, Xiaomi has finally decided to enter the premium smartphone segment with its new Mi Note 2 – which is also the company’s most expensive phone to date. With an expected price tag of Rs 35,000 for the global version, Xiaomi is now knocking at the doors of the Android smartphone giant Samsung, and also Google with its newly launched Pixel series. Even while Samsung has pulled out the Galaxy Note 7, this leaves the Xiaomi’s Mi Note 2 phablet in competition with the Galaxy S7 Edge and the Pixel XL.

Xiaomi launched the Mi Note 2 in Beijing yesterday with a dual-side curved OLED 5.7-inch display and design similar to the Galaxy Note7. Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge features a 5.5-inch Quad-HD super AMOLED display, and the Pixel XL features an AMOLED display. The Mi Note 2 also features the largest battery of the three devices at 4,070 mAh, in comparison to S7, the Edge’s 3600 mAh battery and Pixel XL’s 3450 mAh battery.

the Mi Note 2 is expected to be priced close to Rs 35,000 in global markets, and is much cheaper compared to Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge with its Rs 50,900 price tag and the Google Pixel XL – still more expensive at Rs 57,000.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2: The Mi Note 2 just launched yesterday, and at least on paper – it seems to justify the price that Xiaomi is planning to launch it for. The phone comes with 6GB of RAM and features 128GB of storage. It is powered by a Snapdragon 821 processor (same processor as the Google Pixel XL), and has a battery capacity of 4070 mAh.

the Mi Note 2 also features the highest resolution camera of the three – a 22.56 MP rear camera sensor with EIS and 4K video recording capabilities. The phone will be launched in two variants – 4GB RAM+ 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM+ 128GB of storage.

Read: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 launched in China: Full specifications, price, and more

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: The Galaxy S7 Edge is the oldest smartphone among the three we are comparing today, and was launched earlier this year in February. With the unfortunate demise of the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung has started to aggressively market the S7 and S7 the Edge. With the Galaxy S7 Edge, Samsung nailed the perfect combination of design and specifications.

In our review of the phone, we called it 'Android perfection'. The display of the Galaxy S7 Edge will leave you in awe of the device, while also being more effective and improved from previous generation. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge also impresses with its camera thanks to the dual pixel autofocus and highly improved image sensor. The phone lasts 12 hours of heavy use while on 4G and its sheer performance is also hard to match.

Read: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge review: Android Perfection

Google Pixel XL: The newly launched Pixel XL is almost double the price of the Mi Note 2, and a decent some more expensive than the Galaxy S7 Edge as well. Pixel and Pixel XL are Google’s first attempt at creating their own hardware, even though we know that HTC has manufactured them.

The camera on the Pixel XL features Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) and makes for good overall shots. However, if you like to tinker around the camera settings you might end up being a little disappointed – as it does not have a manual mode as such. You still might be able to tinker around with exposure and white balance. We did however find that the Pixel XL was running out of juice quickly when you compare it to its battery size. The eye-watering price of the phone is also a thing to consider.

Read: Google Pixel XL review: The new Android flagship in the market

In our review we found that the phone is top quality, and the 4GB RAM and Snapdragon 821 processor make multitasking a breeze without any trouble. In fact, our reviewer found the phone much faster than her iPhone 6S and even a shade faster than the iPhone 7.

Xiaomi has a tough road ahead, with its new premium offering. The segment has been dominated by Samsung for quite some time now, but might have room for a really good smartphone at a cheaper price, just like the OnePlus 3. If the rumours around the new version of the OnePlus 3 are correct, the new OnePlus 3T might be coming with a Snapdragon 821 processor, and might be a much closer match to the Mi Note 2 in terms of specs and pricing than the Samsung and Google’s offerings.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Google Pixel XL: the Battle of the … – The Indian Express

By: Tech Desk | Published:October 26, 2016 2:33 pm

the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is highly impressive on paper, and is priced much conservatively as compared to the other two flagships

Proving all the rumours correct, Xiaomi has finally decided to enter the premium smartphone segment with its new Mi Note 2 – which is also the company’s most expensive phone to date. With an expected price tag of Rs 35,000 for the global version, Xiaomi is now knocking at the doors of the Android smartphone giant Samsung, and also Google with its newly launched Pixel series. Even while Samsung has pulled out the Galaxy Note 7, this leaves the Xiaomi’s Mi Note 2 phablet in competition with the Galaxy S7 Edge and the Pixel XL.

Xiaomi launched the Mi Note 2 in Beijing yesterday with a dual-side curved OLED 5.7-inch display and design similar to the Galaxy Note7. Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge features a 5.5-inch Quad-HD super AMOLED display, and the Pixel XL features an AMOLED display. The Mi Note 2 also features the largest battery of the three devices at 4,070 mAh, in comparison to S7, the Edge’s 3600 mAh battery and Pixel XL’s 3450 mAh battery.

the Mi Note 2 is expected to be priced close to Rs 35,000 in global markets, and is much cheaper compared to Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge with its Rs 50,900 price tag and the Google Pixel XL – still more expensive at Rs 57,000.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2: The Mi Note 2 just launched yesterday, and at least on paper – it seems to justify the price that Xiaomi is planning to launch it for. The phone comes with 6GB of RAM and features 128GB of storage. It is powered by a Snapdragon 821 processor (same processor as the Google Pixel XL), and has a battery capacity of 4070 mAh.

the Mi Note 2 also features the highest resolution camera of the three – a 22.56 MP rear camera sensor with EIS and 4K video recording capabilities. The phone will be launched in two variants – 4GB RAM+ 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM+ 128GB of storage.

Read: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 launched in China: Full specifications, price, and more

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: The Galaxy S7 Edge is the oldest smartphone among the three we are comparing today, and was launched earlier this year in February. With the unfortunate demise of the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung has started to aggressively market the S7 and S7 the Edge. With the Galaxy S7 Edge, Samsung nailed the perfect combination of design and specifications.

In our review of the phone, we called it 'Android perfection'. The display of the Galaxy S7 Edge will leave you in awe of the device, while also being more effective and improved from previous generation. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge also impresses with its camera thanks to the dual pixel autofocus and highly improved image sensor. The phone lasts 12 hours of heavy use while on 4G and its sheer performance is also hard to match.

Read: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge review: Android Perfection

Google Pixel XL: The newly launched Pixel XL is almost double the price of the Mi Note 2, and a decent some more expensive than the Galaxy S7 Edge as well. Pixel and Pixel XL are Google’s first attempt at creating their own hardware, even though we know that HTC has manufactured them.

The camera on the Pixel XL features Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) and makes for good overall shots. However, if you like to tinker around the camera settings you might end up being a little disappointed – as it does not have a manual mode as such. You still might be able to tinker around with exposure and white balance. We did however find that the Pixel XL was running out of juice quickly when you compare it to its battery size. The eye-watering price of the phone is also a thing to consider.

Read: Google Pixel XL review: The new Android flagship in the market

In our review we found that the phone is top quality, and the 4GB RAM and Snapdragon 821 processor make multitasking a breeze without any trouble. In fact, our reviewer found the phone much faster than her iPhone 6S and even a shade faster than the iPhone 7.

Xiaomi has a tough road ahead, with its new premium offering. The segment has been dominated by Samsung for quite some time now, but might have room for a really good smartphone at a cheaper price, just like the OnePlus 3. If the rumours around the new version of the OnePlus 3 are correct, the new OnePlus 3T might be coming with a Snapdragon 821 processor, and might be a much closer match to the Mi Note 2 in terms of specs and pricing than the Samsung and Google’s offerings.

© The Indian Express Online Media Pvt Ltd.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Google Pixel XL: the Battle of the … – The Indian Express

By: Tech Desk | Published:October 26, 2016 2:33 pm

the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is highly impressive on paper, and is priced much conservatively as compared to the other two flagships

Proving all the rumours correct, Xiaomi has finally decided to enter the premium smartphone segment with its new Mi Note 2 – which is also the company’s most expensive phone to date. With an expected price tag of Rs 35,000 for the global version, Xiaomi is now knocking at the doors of the Android smartphone giant Samsung, and also Google with its newly launched Pixel series. Even while Samsung has pulled out the Galaxy Note 7, this leaves the Xiaomi’s Mi Note 2 phablet in competition with the Galaxy S7 Edge and the Pixel XL.

Xiaomi launched the Mi Note 2 in Beijing yesterday with a dual-side curved OLED 5.7-inch display and design similar to the Galaxy Note7. Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge features a 5.5-inch Quad-HD super AMOLED display, and the Pixel XL features an AMOLED display. The Mi Note 2 also features the largest battery of the three devices at 4,070 mAh, in comparison to S7, the Edge’s 3600 mAh battery and Pixel XL’s 3450 mAh battery.

the Mi Note 2 is expected to be priced close to Rs 35,000 in global markets, and is much cheaper compared to Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge with its Rs 50,900 price tag and the Google Pixel XL – still more expensive at Rs 57,000.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2: The Mi Note 2 just launched yesterday, and at least on paper – it seems to justify the price that Xiaomi is planning to launch it for. The phone comes with 6GB of RAM and features 128GB of storage. It is powered by a Snapdragon 821 processor (same processor as the Google Pixel XL), and has a battery capacity of 4070 mAh.

the Mi Note 2 also features the highest resolution camera of the three – a 22.56 MP rear camera sensor with EIS and 4K video recording capabilities. The phone will be launched in two variants – 4GB RAM+ 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM+ 128GB of storage.

Read: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 launched in China: Full specifications, price, and more

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: The Galaxy S7 Edge is the oldest smartphone among the three we are comparing today, and was launched earlier this year in February. With the unfortunate demise of the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung has started to aggressively market the S7 and S7 the Edge. With the Galaxy S7 Edge, Samsung nailed the perfect combination of design and specifications.

In our review of the phone, we called it 'Android perfection'. The display of the Galaxy S7 Edge will leave you in awe of the device, while also being more effective and improved from previous generation. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge also impresses with its camera thanks to the dual pixel autofocus and highly improved image sensor. The phone lasts 12 hours of heavy use while on 4G and its sheer performance is also hard to match.

Read: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge review: Android Perfection

Google Pixel XL: The newly launched Pixel XL is almost double the price of the Mi Note 2, and a decent some more expensive than the Galaxy S7 Edge as well. Pixel and Pixel XL are Google’s first attempt at creating their own hardware, even though we know that HTC has manufactured them.

The camera on the Pixel XL features Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) and makes for good overall shots. However, if you like to tinker around the camera settings you might end up being a little disappointed – as it does not have a manual mode as such. You still might be able to tinker around with exposure and white balance. We did however find that the Pixel XL was running out of juice quickly when you compare it to its battery size. The eye-watering price of the phone is also a thing to consider.

Read: Google Pixel XL review: The new Android flagship in the market

In our review we found that the phone is top quality, and the 4GB RAM and Snapdragon 821 processor make multitasking a breeze without any trouble. In fact, our reviewer found the phone much faster than her iPhone 6S and even a shade faster than the iPhone 7.

Xiaomi has a tough road ahead, with its new premium offering. The segment has been dominated by Samsung for quite some time now, but might have room for a really good smartphone at a cheaper price, just like the OnePlus 3. If the rumours around the new version of the OnePlus 3 are correct, the new OnePlus 3T might be coming with a Snapdragon 821 processor, and might be a much closer match to the Mi Note 2 in terms of specs and pricing than the Samsung and Google’s offerings.

© The Indian Express Online Media Pvt Ltd.

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2016-10-25 16:46

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Xiaomi’s curved Note 2 has a striking yet familiar look – Engadget

As a flagship phone, the specs should come as no surprise: Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 821 chipset (2.35 GHz; the same as the Mi 5 Plus), from 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, from 64GB of UFS 2.0 storage, NFC, Quick Charge 3.0 and HD audio playback (192kHz/24-bit). Xiaomi is pitching the Mi Note 2 as a “business flagship” so roaming support is obviously very important: It does LTE Cat 11 with up to 600Mbps downlink using the tri-carrier aggregation, and its top model supports 37 bands (22 of which are LTE) which matches the iPhone 7 Plus and beats the Huawei P9 Plus’ 32 bands.

On the photography side, the Mi Note 2′s main camera has opted for a higher resolution — using the 22.56-megapixel Sony IMX318 sensor — instead of larger pixels like the Mi 5s series has. While it doesn’t have optical stabilization (nor laser auto-focus for that matter), it does sacrifice the electronic image stabilization for 4K video capture. As for the front-facing camera, we have an 8-megapixel f/2.0 imager with Sony’s IMX268 plus auto-focus — which is still a missing feature on many selfie cameras. Not only does this come with the Xiaomi’s third-gen beautification software, it also has a cool feature which makes sure everyone in the shot isn’t blinking: This is achieved by taking burst shots, and then the software picks the best shot and also replace the faces of whoever blinked with the correct ones from other shots.

Due to the more complicated manufacturing methods for this design, the Mi Note 2 costs a little but more than Xiaomi’s typical price points. The base model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage is going for 2,799 yuan or about $ 413, then the next model up with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage costs 3,299 yuan or about $ 490, and finally we have the ultimate model with the same specs but also with global bands asking for 3,499 yuan, or about $ 516. It comes in Piano Black and Glacier Silver, but the latter won’t be available for another two to three weeks. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to buy this phone in the US, but you’re bound to find one from the online importers.

Xiaomi’s curved Note 2 has a striking yet familiar look – Engadget

As a flagship phone, the specs should come as no surprise: Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 821 chipset (2.35 GHz; the same as the Mi 5 Plus), from 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, from 64GB of UFS 2.0 storage, NFC, Quick Charge 3.0 and HD audio playback (192kHz/24-bit). Xiaomi is pitching the Mi Note 2 as a “business flagship” so roaming support is obviously very important: It does LTE Cat 11 with up to 600Mbps downlink using the tri-carrier aggregation, and its top model supports 37 bands (22 of which are LTE) which matches the iPhone 7 Plus and beats the Huawei P9 Plus’ 32 bands.

On the photography side, the Mi Note 2′s main camera has opted for a higher resolution — using the 22.56-megapixel Sony IMX318 sensor — instead of larger pixels like the Mi 5s series has. While it doesn’t have optical stabilization (nor laser auto-focus for that matter), it does sacrifice the electronic image stabilization for 4K video capture. As for the front-facing camera, we have an 8-megapixel f/2.0 imager with Sony’s IMX268 plus auto-focus — which is still a missing feature on many selfie cameras. Not only does this come with the Xiaomi’s third-gen beautification software, it also has a cool feature which makes sure everyone in the shot isn’t blinking: This is achieved by taking burst shots, and then the software picks the best shot and also replace the faces of whoever blinked with the correct ones from other shots.

Due to the more complicated manufacturing methods for this design, the Mi Note 2 costs a little but more than Xiaomi’s typical price points. The base model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage is going for 2,799 yuan or about $ 413, then the next model up with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage costs 3,299 yuan or about $ 490, and finally we have the ultimate model with the same specs but also with global bands asking for 3,499 yuan, or about $ 516. It comes in Piano Black and Glacier Silver, but the latter won’t be available for another two to three weeks. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to buy this phone in the US, but you’re bound to find one from the online importers.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 to launch in China tomorrow; here’s everything we know so far – BGR India

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Sights are set upon Xiaomi’s major announcement tomorrow. Leaks have suggested, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 could packs in powerful set of specifications and take on the incumbent premium smartphone players like Samsung, Apple and now Google.

Xiaomi is gearing for another event in China tomorrow. Based on rumors and leaks so far, the company is most likely to unveil the Mi Note 2. The smartphone has generated a lot of buzz before the launch. The buzz has mostly been about its dual-edge display, which is a first for Xiaomi, though Samsung has already embraced it with the Galaxy S6 edge and S7 edge phones. Another key highlight of the smartphone is the dual-camera setup, which seems to be the latest trend on the mid-range and premium smartphones. Xiaomi has already launched the Redmi Pro and Mi 5s Plus with a dual-camera setup. The Mi Note launch event is scheduled to begin at 11:30AM IST tomorrow. Before the official launch, let’s round up everything that has surfaced about the Mi Note 2, and what can we expect from tomorrow’s announcement.

the First thing that has been mostly they talked about is the dual-edge display. Xiaomi in its latest teaser has also confirmed that the phone will indeed have a dual-edge display. Looking at the leaked images so far, the display looks very similar to what Samsung has to offer in its Galaxy S6 edge and S7 edge smartphones. Right now it’s not clear whether Xiaomi has been able to make most of the dual-edge display like the Samsung has. Samsung lets you do a host of things from the curved display such as custom feed with information like news, weather and even Twitter trends, quick-dial tab, and even the custom notifications. Samsung has developed a bit of an ecosystem around it with a dedicated store for apps for the curved display. What Xiaomi’s dual-edge display can do is not known so far.

Along with the dual-edge display, the dual-camera is also one of the most hyped features of the Mi Note 2. Leaks suggest that the Mi Note 2 could come with a single camera at the back, while the dual-camera setup could be reserved for the Mi Note 2 Pro. The setup is likely to include a pair of 16-megapixel snappers, but it is not known as yet if the functionality will be similar to the Redmi Pro or the Mi 5 Plus. Just to recall, in the Redmi Pro one camera captures photos and the other captures depth and adds DSLR-like blur effects later whereas the Mi 5s Plus uses Qualcomm’s ClearSight technology to deliver quality photos with less noise. It has one RGB color sensor while the another one is a monochrome sensor, similar to what we have seen on the Huawei P9.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2, Mi Note 2 Pro specifications

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is expected to have a 5.5-inch or a 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED display. Interestingly, rumors suggest that Xiaomi has been sourcing the display from none other than Samsung itself. For performance, the Mi Note 2 is likely to rely on Qualcomm’s top-end Snapdragon 821 processor. The Mi Note 2 could feature 4GB of RAM, while the Mi Note 2 Pro could come with 6GB of RAM. The storage variants are expected to be 64GB, 128GB and 256GB.

While the smartphone is expected to have 16-megapixel rear camera, it is likely to have a 5-megapixel front facing camera. The smartphone is likely to come with a 4,000 mAh battery with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 support for fast charging. Connectivity options may include dual SIM card slots, 4G LTE with VoLTE HD voice calling support, NFC, GPS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/c. The smartphone is expected to come with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, like the Xiaomi Mi 5s. On the software front, the Mi Note 2 could come with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow-based MIUI 8. Rumors also suggest that the Mi Note 2 Pro could run on Android Nougat 7.0 based MIUI. the ALSO READ: Xiaomi Meri spotted on AnTuTu and Geekbench, images leaked too

Xiaomi Mi Note 2, Mi Note 2 Pro price

We aren’t expecting Xiaomi to announce the price before the official launch anyway. But Chinese analyst Pan Juitang recently hinted that the Mi Note 2 could be priced around RMB 4,000, which roughly translates to Rs 39,800. According to another rumor, the top-end Mi Note 2 Pro will be priced at RMB 5,699, which is approximately Rs 56,453. At this price, the smartphone will be the most expensive Xiaomi smartphone so far. Xiaomi has a strong foothold in the budget segment with its Redmi series of phones, but of late it has been targeting the top-tier mid-range category with devices like the Xiaomi Mi 5. Though, the Mi Note 2 Pro will mark Xiaomi’s official entrance to the premium smartphone category which is mostly dominated by Samsung and Apple.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Launched: Price, Release Date, Specifications, and More – NDTV

Xiaomi on Tuesday launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Mi Note 2, at its ‘Curved to Impress’ event in Beijing. The smartphone’s highlight is the use of both front and back 3D curved glass, which also gives the Mi Note 2 (a) dual-edge curved display like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, though perhaps not as extreme in scope. The company is calling it a two-sided curved display.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will be available in three variants: a) 4GB RAM/ 64GB inbuilt storage model priced at CNY 2,799, a 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage model priced at CNY 3,299, and the Global Edition 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage model priced at CNY 3,499. The last has support for global LTE bands (with support for up to 37 LTE bands). The smartphone will be available in Piano Black and Glacial Silver colour variants, and an aluminum build.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 sports a 5.7-inch Oled flexible display with a 77.2 percent screen-to-body ratio and a 110 percent NSTC gamut. The Mi Note 2 is powered by a 2.35 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 821 Performance Edition of the SoC. It bears a 4070mAh battery and Quick Charge 3.0.

The Mi Note 2 bears a 22.56-megapixel rear camera with a Sony IMX318 Exmor RS sensor, an f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, and the EIS with its own 3-axis gyroscope for 4K video stabilisation. On the front, it bears an 8-megapixel Sony IMX268 Exmor RS sensor, and an f/2.0 aperture, apart from a group selfie feature and Auto Beautify 3.0.

The company is touting LTE speeds of up to 6000Mbps on the downlink, with 3x carrier aggregation. The Mi Note 2 also offers NFC connectivity, with support for Mi Pay. Also on board is the Aqstic audio processor with 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Fi sound quality.

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Характеристики Xiaomi Mi Note 2 и Note 2 Dual накануне анонса – Mobiltelefon.Ru

24 октября 2016, 16:45

Уже завтра Xiaomi представит долгожданный фаблет Mi Note 2, однако никогда не поздно для новых утечек про новинку. Согласно новым данным из китайских источников, смартфон выйдет в двух версиях, – с одной и с двумя основными камерами. Вторая версия получит название Mi Note 2 Dual. Обе модификации получат загнутый по краям a 5.7" AMOLED дисплей производства LG, SoC Snapdragon 821, 4 ГБ ОЗУ, будет также версия с 6 ГБ ОЗУ и 128 ГБ ПЗУ. Названа и емкость аккумулятора – 3700 мАч.

Что касается камеры в обычном Mi Note 2, новые утечки указывают на использование производителем 23-Мп сенсора IMX318, вместо IMX378, который установлен в Mi5S. Размер данного сенсора составляет 1/2,6", а размер одного пикселя равен 1 мкм, что существенно меньше, чем у Mi5S. Наличие оптической стабилизации изображения также не указано. Зато говорится о гибридной системе автофокуса, которая сочетает фазовый и контрастный методы фокусировки, наводясь на объект за 0,3 секунды (то же позиционируется, как главная особенность Xperia XZ).

По поводу камеры в Mi Note 2 Dual никакой точной информации нет. Скорее всего, они будут работать по технологии Qualcomm Clear Sight, которую Xiaomi уже опробовала в недавно вышедшем Mi5S Plus. В дополнение, есть информация о версиях Mi Note 2 из стекла и керамики. В утечках также говорится про цену на новинку – 5699 юаней (~52660 рублей). Такая информация выглядит не слишком правдоподобно, учитывая то, что Mi5S Plus в топовой модификации стоит вдвое дешевле, а также принимая во внимание ценовую политику Xiaomi в целом. Впрочем, ждать официальных сведений осталось недолго – презе нтация Mi Note 2 состоится завтра, 25 октября.

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