Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs OnePlus 3: Is the new Xiaomi phone worth the wait?

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is expected to be released in October. OnePlus 3 is a flagship smartphone released a few months back and is getting rave reviews. In this article, we will compare the specifications of Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and OnePlus 3. Should you wait for the release of Xiaomi Mi Note 2? Let’s find out.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs OnePlus 3: Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is expected to ship with a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protected display with 3D touch technology. The main attraction of the phone will be the addition of 773PPI, which helps you to read more content on a small display. OnePlus 3 features a 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protected display. The special night mode enables you to make use of special hardware to filter blue light and reduce eye strain in the dark.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs OnePlus 3: Performance

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will most likely integrate a Snapdragon 821 processor, Adreno 530 graphics, up to 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. You can expect the availability of 32GB and 64GB variants. OnePlus 3 comes with a Snapdragon 820 processor, Adreno 530 graphics processor, 6GB RAM paired with 64GB UFS 2.0 storage.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs OnePlus 3: Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will probably ship with 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, OIS, autofocus, dual-LED flash including advanced features such as face detection, panorama, and HDR. The phone ships with a 4MP front-facing snapper with f/2.0 aperture. Meanwhile, OnePlus 3 ships with 16MP rear camera with Sony IMX 298 Sensor. It also offers 8MP front-facing snapper with Sony IMX179 sensor.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs OnePlus 3: Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will ship with a 3600mAh battery with fast charging technology. According to reports, the phone will have an ability to charge 83% in 30 min. OnePlus 3 offers a 3000mAh battery with dash charging technology. The main attraction of the handset is the integration of dash charging, which redirects all heat to the source. Hence, your phone will not get hot.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs OnePlus 3: Operating Platform

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will be loaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow on top of MIUI 8. Regarding OnePlus 3, it features Android Marshmallow. However, you can expect an update to Android Nougat within the upcoming months.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs OnePlus 3: Price

According to rumors, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will be available at CNY 5,699, which is approximately Rs. 56483. The rumor mills also suggest that the default variant will be priced at CNY 4,999 rounding to Rs. 49545. OnePlus 3 is already available at Rs. 27999.

Conclusion

We recommend OnePlus 3 at this point of time because of the awesome features. The addition of dash charging is a big plus point. Xiaomi has not yet released Mi Note 2 in India. We don’t have any information about the expected launch date in India. The rumored pricing is very expensive for a smartphone. OnePlus wins in all segments of a smartphone including pricing.

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