Xiaomi Mi Note is a new Android phablet from one China’s fastest mobile phone manufacturer. Xiaomi’s popularity has been fueled by the company’s strategy of delivering smartphones with premium performance at low pricing, sacrificing margins in the process. Xiaomi Mi Note offers a premium design, a brilliant 5.7-inch display, and a smooth performance.
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Hardware & Software
Xiaomi Mi Note features a 5.7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Its screen size is exactly the same as the Galaxy Note 4, but bigger than the iPhone 6 Plus, which offers a 5.5-inch display. features a 5.7-inch display but goes one step above the Full HD resolution of the Mi Note (and Samsung’s own 2013 Galaxy Note 3) with a Quad HD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels. The Mi Note matches the exact display width of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 and Note 4, and its screen resolution mimics Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 screen resolution.
Xiaomi Mi Note has 16GB or 64GB built-in storage, which is similar to the Mi 4. Also like the Mi 4, you can’t expand the storage as the Mi Note does not have a memory card slot.
Xiaomi Mi Note is powered by the tested and trusted 2.5GHz quad-core, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, which should run smoothly on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) with a generous 3GB of RAM.
Xiaomi Mi Note features a 13 megapixels back camera (the new camera standard despite the 8MP cameras on Apple’s iPhones) and a 4 megapixels front camera, placing both cameras within expected standards for high-end smartphone photography.
Finally, a 3,000mAh battery is yet another expected standard for a high-end smartphone, and Xiaomi delivers the same battery size as found in Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3.
The Xiaomi Mi Note will be available in China on January 27th for 2,299 yuan (unlocked model), or $370USD.
Pricing and availability
Xiaomi currently does not sell mobile phones in Nigeria. According to Xiaomi the focus of their expansion for 2015 will be India, Brazil, and Indonesia. However, the company expects to be global by 2020. So, the Xiaomi Mi Note may never officially sell in Nigeria. We currently have no data on pricing and availability. If available, Xiaomi Mi Note Price in Nigeria is expected to range from N70,000 to N90,000.
Xiaomi Mi Note Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Mi Note:
General Features
- Platform: Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
- Processor: 2.5GHz quad-core Processor (Snapdragon 801)
- GPU: Adreno 330
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Colours: Black, White
- Dimension: 155.1 x 77.6 x 7 mm
- Weight: 161 g
- SIM Type: SIM1: Micro SIM, SIM2: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 5.7-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (386ppi)
- Display Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: autofocus, dual-LED Flash, HDR, Face Detection
- Front Camera: 4MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB or 64GB Storage
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21 Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes. up to 150 Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0, USB Host
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol:
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: –
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
- Maps: –
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- Pedometer: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (dedicated mic)
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant:
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Ion Battery (non-removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
