Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will come with a surprise: Lei Jun – BGR.check – BGR India

Xiaomi’s Galaxy S7 edge, the competitor, the Mi Note 2, could sport a dual-edge curved display, dual camera setup at the back and Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. It is expected to be unveiled sometime this month.

Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi Note 2 is indeed one of the most anticipated smartphones expected to launch sometime this month. The Mi Note 2 is likely to be the Chinese company’s high-end smartphone to feature the Galaxy S7 edge like dual curved edge AMOLED display, powerful chipset, ample onboard storage and more. Earlier this week, CEO Lei Jun mentioned that the smartphone had already gone into mass production. Now, to raise curiosity among Mi fans, the executive has mentioned that the 'Mi Note 2 will come with a surprise.'

The news comes from Chinese publication Tautio, but there are no hints about the 'surprise' as yet. It may have to do something related to the pricing or hardware. Earlier this week, we also came across the Mi Note 2 teaser showing hinting at the dual camera setup at the back. This would make the Mi Note 2 the third Xiaomi smartphone to some with dual rear cameras after Redmi Pro and Mi 5s Plus. The teaser also hinted at ice cream back with curved edges. Also, while the dual cameras on Mi 5s Plus and Redmi Pro were placed at the center, the Mi Note 2 may have the camera modules placed on the corner, just like the iPhone 7 Plus.

Coming to the functionality of the dual camera setup, the Redmi Pro uses one sensor to capture photos, whereas the other sensor is used for capturing depth information. This enables users to add DSLR-like bokeh effects to the photos. The Mi 5 Plus, on the other hand, has two 13-megapixel sensors – an RGB color sensor whereas the other is a monochrome sensor. It uses Qualcomm’s latest ClearSight technology for capturing richer details while reducing overall noise. The same type of setup and functionality can also be expected from the Mi Note 2′s rear camera. ALSO READ: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 teaser hints at dual camera setup, here’s what we know so far

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 specifications

Based on the leaks, rumors and benchmark listings that we have come across so far, the Mi

Note 2 could flaunt a 5.5-inch to 5.7-inch QHD (2560 x 1440pixels) super AMOLED dual-edge curved display. Reports have also hinted that Xiaomi will be sourcing the displays from Samsung. Under the hood, the Mi Note 2 could be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 821 quad-core chipset along with 6GB of RAM. In terms of onboard storage – 64GB, 128GB and 256GB options are expected to be in tow.

With 16-megapiel dual cameras at the back, a front-facing 5-megapixel selfie camera is also expected. To keep things ticking, the Mi Note 2 could pack a massive 4,000 mAh battery along with the Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 support. In terms of connectivity, dual SIM card slots, 4G LTE with VoLTE HD voice calling support, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS and Wi-Fi 802.11 ac are expected. ALSO READ: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Pro with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage spotted online

At launch, the Mi Note 2 could boot Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow-based MIUI 8 out-of-the-box. The smartphone could also retain command the Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner as seen on the Mi 5s. Recent leaks have also hinted at a Mi Note 2 Pro with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of onboard storage and Android 7.0 Nougat-based MIUI 8.

Coming to pricing, the Mi Note 2 could start at RMB 2,499 (approximately Rs 25,000) for the 64GB variant and RMB 2,799 (approximately Rs 28,200) for the 128GB variant. The smartphone is likely to go on sale in China starting November, but it is not clear if Xiaomi will also be releasing the smartphone in other markets. ALSO READ: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 clears China’s 3C certification ahead of rumored September 14th launch

Clearly, we are excited to see what Xiaomi has to offer with the new Mi Note 2. In case of the Galaxy S7 edge, Samsung is using the 'edge' display to show notifications, weather updates, breaking news and more. It will be interesting to see what functionality Xiaomi brings to the 'edge' panels. Are you looking forward to the the Mi Note 2? Let us know in the comments section below.